# Yarbo Weekly News Archive

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**Created:** [May 17, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/yarbo-weekly-news-archive/1744 "2025-05-17T13:00:16Z")\
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**Yarbo Weekly News 22** 20250506

_ **How to Configure Area Settings for a Healthier, Fully-Covered Lawn** _

Want to protect your grass _and_ make sure no patch gets left behind? Here’s how to dial in your **Area Settings** for both safety and precision:

1. **Start with Smart Turn (Default)**  
 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/6/6436b7e7d941e0e7d6c506ee53a2e86872a738ee.jpeg)

Smart Turn minimizes turf damage and is best for irregular or narrow spaces. It’s gentle on your lawn—especially ideal for softer or damp grass.

1. **Adjust the Overlap Thoughtfully**  
 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/6/6a4e1b4fb30a41c45c42f099b7378e84e86b5689.png)

- For thick, tall, or uneven grass → choose **4–8 inches** of overlap.

- For short or sparse grass → **0–4 inches** is enough.

This ensures clean passes without stressing the lawn—or missing any strips!

1. **Use Route Rotation Degree to Vary Mowing Paths**  
 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/8/8fa2e598028a90c5908bc88f7fa4d289e9bb10c8.jpeg)

Switch angles betwee sessions (e.g., 0°, 45°, 90°) to avoid soil compaction and mowing ruts. Your grass will grow straighter and look fuller.

_ **Note** _ _:_ Only available with Parallel route pattern—Checkerboard and Diamond rotate by default; Spiral doesn’t rotate.

1. **Let Route Order Work for You**  
 ![img_v3_02mb_421e327c-6d69-4023-8e19-3fa0d8db3b0g](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/4/4a8ed97540e53f1b028802f58c88f1f3f49cfb7e.jpeg)

Starting with the **Perimeter First** helps Yarbo outline the space before diving in. Great for lawns with detailed edges!

1. **Customize for Coverage**

Every lawn is unique—don’t hesitate to try small tweaks in one area first, then apply them across zones. You’ll quickly find what delivers the smoothest, healthiest result.

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