Title: (Optional) Mow the lawn.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Investigating the Landscaping Industry

Mowing should include

  - following safety procedures according to NSTMOP and the Virginia FFA Association Tractor Operator Rules
  - mowing regularly with a sharp blade at an even height
  - not mowing when lawn is wet
  - not removing more than 30 to 40 percent of the plant tissue
  - alternating the direction of cut from previous mowing
  - scarifying and raking to remove dead grass and prevent tufting.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What happens when one mows the grass, passing in the same direction each time?
  - What are the general safety features on a lawn mower?
  - How does one adjust the blades on the lawn mower?
  - What are common injuries associated with mowing the lawn, and how can one prevent them or minimize the risk?