Combine any one of the end caps to the PVC and fill it up with some sand. After you are done with filling the PVC, attach the other end cup as well. For the next step, you’ll need a few pieces of rope. Make sure the rope is sufficient to tie the PVC to your lawnmower. When you get hold of a strong and long rope, tie the PVC to the mower using it. Tie the rope to the bolts that have earlier been attached to the end of the PVC. Then bring the rope together at the hitch which is at the backside of your lawnmower.
Your homemade lawn striper is all done and ready to get to work. As you start mowing your lawn, the PVC filled with sand will be dragged behind you. The weight will cause the grass to be smoothed down equally. If you find yourself in a situation with a PVC, you can make a lawn striper by attaching a rubber mat to the lawnmower or just break the handle rod of a mop and attach it. Any object that has weight and is capable of equally smoothing the grass out will work. There’s a ton of options so you should have one of the objects to make this idea work.
A Few Pro Tips
You’ll find striping to be effective when the grass has grown a little longer than you’d like it. When the grass is long, the sun will have more space to reflect off the blades which create more difference from the dark to the light area. Also, remember to keep the line as straight as possible. Keeping all the grass bend in one direction makes it look a lot better so pay attention to that.