Lawn mowing does not require rocket science, but there are certain tips you can apply to facilitate your job.
Many homeowners prefer to mow their own grass as opposed to hiring someone else to do the job.
The first step in the lawn mowing process is to purchase a reliable lawn mower for the task at hand.
If you choose a model that comes equipped with a grass catcher attachment, you eliminate the need for raking.
The time required for mowing your lawn will depend on the size of your property.
For large lawns, you should consider a powered mower for easier cutting and to save on time.
Riding lawnmowers can greatly reduce the time and energy used on cutting your grass, but they are much more expensive to buy and unless you have a very large property, are not worth the price.
Once you have purchased the lawn mower you need, you are ready to start the lawn mowing process.
The following are some tips to assist in making your task smoother and easier.

1. Prepare your mower before starting so that you do not have to stop in the middle of your cutting to take care of some part on your machine.
   Lawn mower prep includes sharpening dull blades, oiling rusty parts for better handling of the machine, adjusting the mower's wheels to proper cutting height, etc.
   
2. Walk through your property and remove any rocks, branches, toys or other debris from cutting's way.
   This can help save your machine from getting damaged as you work as well as can save you time from having to stop periodically to remove obstructions.
   
3. Once you start mowing, maintain a back and forth pattern, so that you are mowing in neat, even rows.
   Walk briskly as you go to avoid a 'choppily' cut appearance when you are done.
   An experienced mower will even overlap his rows as he mows to make sure he has not missed any areas.
   This saves time in having to return to trim scraggly patches left behind.
   On slopes, mow your lawn across the sloping access rather than up and down, for greater safety.
   
4. Schedule your mowing times for either early morning (after the sun has dried the morning dew) or late afternoon when temperatures are not so high and unbearable.
   Only mow your grass when it is dry as wet grass caught in the blade can clog up your machine, causing unnecessary jam ups.
   Wet grass is easy to slip and slide on as well, causing an accident.
   Mow weekly or twice a month minimum to maintain your property looking neat and sharp.
   
5. Once you have finished your task, make sure you clean your mower well, especially the blades, and oil moving parts to keep them from rusting.
   Proper maintenance of your lawn mower will increase its efficiency and longevity for many years to come.