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112 FROM THE ROUGH TURF CARE In the world of sports turf management, few have mastered the art of mowing patterns. Sculpting a field with unique designs is truly a craft that requires patience, dedication and a detailed game plan. As the Sports Turf Manager's Association second annual "Mowing Patterns Contest" winner in 2014, here are a few tips to utilize when using your natural grass field as a canvas. KNOW YOUR GAME PLAN Before diving into intricate mowing patterns, it's important to devise a plan. I recommend drawing the pattern on paper so you know what you're doing before you start cutting. Once deciding which pattern you would like to mow, make sure your team is on the same page and get to it! HEIGHT A critical aspect of mowing is knowing how high or low to cut the grass. A higher mowing height is what I would recommend. Typically, I mow at 1 inch for cool season grass, such as blue grass, and three-quarters of an inch for warm season grass, such as Bermuda. The higher the grass is the greater contrast is projected between light and dark blades, vastly improving pattern coloration. By Ben Young Head Groundskeeper for Mowing Patterns 101 Mowing 101 Mowing 101 Mowing Patterns 101

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