Why mow in alternating patterns?

The main reason for mowing in alternating patterns is to prevent tracks from being BURNED into your lawn. Alot of people believe that burning tracks is how you can stripe your lawn, like wrigley field or fenway park. The way you stripe your lawn is with a lawn mower striping kit, or with chains that drag along the grass matting it down in the direction you mow. Burning tracks will cause the grass to become so compacted that the roots get choked out, eventually causing thin areas. Spend the money, buy a striping kit, or buy chains to build your own striping kit...just google it for ideas. Also mowing in alternating patterns will help your lawn look more plush and full. Sorry I've haven't posted anything in a few weeks, I've been busy sending out proposals for my business, thanks for reading my blog. Check out my company website at www.miamivalleyturfcare.com.