The stripes are actually a product of sunlight reflecting off the grass blades: Blades bent toward you look darker, while those bent away look lighter. The blades bend in opposite directions as the rear rollers of a mower deck travel back and forth across the lawn.
How does a stripe kit work?
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A striping kit is a weighted bar that drags behind the mower to further press down the grass, bending it further to reflect light most starkly.
How do you mow with a striping kit?
Youtube quote: And this is the Toro lawn striping. System just thing that simply attaches to the back of your mower. Got this roller on here this little comb to kind of comb up the grass.
Is it good to stripe your lawn?
The real value in striping, says Mangan, is that it encourages healthy grass growth. Mowing in one direction too often can actually cause the taller grass to bend over and shield the grass below from the sun, which over time could kill it.
How do you use a lawn striper?
Youtube quote: Area first cut one or two squads. Around the perimeter of the law. It's up to you whether or not to have the striper on for this. Now find a starting point and mow your first strike.
Does a lawn striper need to roll?
All you have to do is create parallel lines. Start by mowing the perimeter of your lawn for neat, clean edges. You can do this with your striping roller attached, but attaching the roller isn’t necessary.
How do I make my lawn stripes better?
Youtube quote: The thicker your lawn the better defined your stripes will be. It's still possible to stripe a thinner lawn but your best looking stripes will come from a lawn that is as thick as carpet.
How do I stripe my lawn without a roller?
Youtube quote: It's just laying the grass down certain ways that the grass lays down the way the light hits it is you guys who might maybe I see it in the camera I don't know. But it gives you a darker. Effect.
