Secrets to Striping Lawns
No matter the job, striping grass can oftentimes be a crucial part to a lawn's look. Not only does it convey professionalism and cleanliness, but it also induces memories of ballparks and summertime. As many lawn care businesses and dealers know, striping grass doesn't depend on the length of the grass, but how the sun reflects off the blades. In order to achieve the striped look in the grass, you must first bend the blades a particular way. When the grass is bent away from you, the grass appears lighter. When the grass is bent towards you, the grass appears darker. When finished, you've got a striped lawn! Here are some common questions when striping a lawn for the first time:
As many lawn care businesses and dealers know, striping grass doesn’t depend on the length of the grass, but how the sun reflects off the blades. In order to achieve the striped look in the grass, you must first bend the blades a particular way. When the grass is bent away from you, the grass appears lighter. When the grass is bent towards you, the grass appears darker. When finished, you’ve got a striped lawn! Here are some common questions when striping a lawn for the first time: Q: What if I want to increase contrast of the stripes?
Q: Why does the grass appear darker when the blades are bent toward me?
A: When the blades are bent toward you, you are seeing the top of the blades and the shadow underneath, which causes the dark appearance. In comparison, for grass bent away from you, the grass is lighter because the long part of the grass is reflecting the sun.
A: If you want to increase the contrast of the stripes, simply bend the blades further down by lowering the striping kit. In addition, length of cut can have an impact of the intensity of the color. The shorter the cut the less defined the blades become.
strong>A: Yes. Certain grass will respond much better to striping than others. Warmer seasoned grass can be harder to bend. Grass typically used up North is much easier to bend and creates a nicer contrast between stripes.
A: Of course! The striping kit is standard on all AERO CORE decks larger than 36” and is available for purchase for our other mowers. Striping kits offer additional benefits to aid you in your quest of creating a beautifully striped lawn.
