Never mow wet or frosty grass This can damage your turf and compact the soil. Wait until later in the day when the lawn has dried out or defrosted, or postpone mowing to another day.

To mow your lawn, start around the perimeter to help square off the lawn and give you room to turn as you mow back and forth in rows. Then, start along 1 side of the perimeter, mow in a straight line from end to end, then mow an adjacent row in the opposite direction.

Circular Mowing Pattern After mowing in stripes or rows, the next most efficient way to mow your lawn is in concentric circles. Depending on the shape of your lawn, this may actually be more efficient. Concentric circles use the same time-saving technique as mowing in stripes: it's all about the turns.