Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower - Best lawn mower 2020
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Reel mower vs rotary mower is a greatquestion. One step to achieving the ultimate lawn fix is to select a mower that cuts well. The best lawn mower 2020 in my opinion is allett mowers. I prefer a reel mow vs rotary mow because the cut quality of the reel mower is superior. No matter how you look at it a push reel mower vs a push rotary mower the reel mower wins. The reel cuts like sharp scissors where the rotary mower cuts like a machete.
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Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower czcams.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Same!
Had a Allett REÈL mower now for 33 years , still using it ,fantastic machines 😊👍
Rad!
I am old enough to remember when all lawn mowers were Reel type. Fact
Rad
Grew up in the 80's and I remember cutting the yard with a manual push one, We also had the hand held cutter the one with double sided serrated blade you swung back n forth trying not to hit your shins with lol.
@@lolYoruichifan you mean a sythe
I'm old enough to remember when nobody had a leaf blower. Everyone raked and swept. And you swept your clippings out of the street. Now everyone just blows debris in the street.
I too mowed approx 0.5 acre with a no engine reel mower. My dad was concerned with the safety issues of the power mowers of the 1960's. Then the drop dead engine was invented and I got a power mower and was glad . I have a 12 year old mower and when it needs replaced a 'reel' mower is being considered. Grass and debris in the streets ? Not back in my day.
I just started reel mowing.. I have a true cot 21 inch and I bought a Sun Joe cordless 16 inch cut. I use my Kobalt 80 volt to do the trimming or outline of curbside and driveway, sidewalk. I remove all grass with my sweeper. Ok. Back to the reel mowers. Since I've started reel mowing, my yard looks 100 percent better. The Bermuda grows tighter or more dense. It's unbelievable the difference. Now it took about 3 cuttings, but you notice it. I cutt my Bermuda twice a week and only trim once a week. I like both reel mowers, but favor the Sun Joe. Quieter than the tru cut and also the tru cut will work the hell out of you. The Sun Joe you do have to push. But the reels are power by the ion 24 volt battery... I also purchased a Sun Joe Scarifier to use next year. I bought a dethatcher but quickly learned, you don't Dethatch Bermuda or any other grasses that have runner's. It will YANK the grass out of the lawn. Bad advice from someone on CZcams about using a dethatcher on Bermuda. Have fun...
great feedback kell.
Reel mowers were common in the 60's, but they were top-heavy and fairly unwieldy, even propelled units, so it took an older teen / adult to operate it. I suspect the rotary became dominant simply because you could pawn the mowing job off to 11-year-olds. This was when I was around 11. Now I'm really showing my age, because I don't recall seeing a kid of ANY age mowing a lawn in at least ten years, so we've come full circle to an adult-only chore.
That's a great point!
“The size, the thickness and density of your deck... does matter”. You heard it here first! Lol
That's what I'm talking about
If you mow for more than a month you should know that......
LOL
This reminds me of my youth when all the yard service people had power reel mowers, back before rotary mowers became cheaper and more popular. They do cut very well, if adjusted properly.
yes! lots of adjusting that has to be done.
Definitely had my eyes on Allett brand for a while. I'm liking the Liberty for my small lawn. The maintenance side is what makes it hard to pull the trigger. Congrats on an awesome mower.
I hear yah! it was my concern as well. you can backlap for a little bit to keep the blades tip top
I've used this type of mower for many years and it's not necessary to have it professionally sharpened every year, unless you hit a stone and dink the blade. These mowers don't like stones, any lawn should be well raked with a powered lawn rake to remove anything that could damage the blade. The design of the blade is such that the two blades sharpen each other as they cut, once in a while I attach a sharpener to the bottom blade and run the blade while the machine is static for about five seconds, that's all it takes. An oil change and a new spark plug once a year is all that's necessary.
I own one of these, a beautiful mower. In the UK we call them cylinder mowers. Anyone who likes to look after their lawn uses this type of mower!
Yes! thanks for watching. Love this mower.
Allett casting a wide net this season, love it!
It's a pretty organic net. I paid for the mower and attachments. It wasn't cheap. they're not giving these things away
Pest and Lawn Ginja no kidding, I spoke to Roland about getting one for myself, sticker shock.
Unless you go used you won't find an upper end reel mower for cheaper than $1500 that's ready to go
Reel mowing is addicting. Bought my Swardman in the fall and cut every other day. The cut and stripes are amazing. Your going to have a blast, congrats.
I have an Electra and love it! What's your IG?
curt morehouse .... LOL. Sorry I don’t have one. I don’t even have Facebook. This is about as advanced in technology I get, commenting on You Tube videos.
Ron Hunter dang! Would love to see another Swardman owner’s yard.
curt morehouse .. My profile pic I have here is a glimpse of my yard, KBG-PRG at 1/2”. Were you located?
I'm super excited to get started
I still have the same Snapper 21" rotary mower that I used back when I was mowing 30+ yards a week in high school. (early 90s) The B&S finally gave up the ghost 2 seasons ago and I replaced it with a (DON'T JUDGE ME!) Harbor Freight engine, that has run like a champ thus far. In my opinion this thing has far and away the best self propelled mechanism of any mower I've used. It's easy to engage and disengage, it's rear wheel drive so it will still pull itself when you lift the front wheels up (if you want it to) it actually has a differential, so it doesn't tear the grass up when you make turns and the turntable transmission is dead simple and gives a great range of speeds. Having said all of that, I'm _trying_ to get my lawn level but with some medium/large oak and maple trees the roots are making that a challenge, but if I can get it decently level I may look into getting a reel mower at least for the front yard.
Don't get down on the harbor freight motors. they're basically re-purposed honda engines. same parts and everything. I buy them for my service company. wouldn't have it any other way. predator for life.
@@pestandlawnginja I can't tell you how much that just brought a smile to my face. My late father (who's lawn I inherited and I'm trying to level) used to say "I wouldn't have it any other way" all the time. It was pretty much his catch phrase. Also glad to hear a good review of the predator engines (from someone who's opinion I trust) The reviews on the site were good, but you never know who is writing those. Thanks for the reply, and thanks for all the great content.
👊😁 that's awesome.have a great night
That Snapper had it going on! My father had a lawn and garden shop and we sold a ton of them.
How fun! Thanks for all your info here through the years. With your instruction Ive picked up 3 more customers this year from word of mouth of how "our lawn never looked so good." Thanks again!
Awesome! Love hearing this
I would like to know how much did it coast you for the new mower with all it gadjets? I would also like to see you in action with this mower.
That is a "reel" sick mower. I'll get there one day
Very Punny! Love it hahaha
Sick ??
Ah man it looks like they accidentally delivered my mower to your house!
Dang it! might need to swap for the ride on hahaha
Swap it out for a Swardman
NEVER!!!!
RUDE!!!!
@@dronemaddness5148 dude
My lawn is uneven so a reel mower is a no go from the start. I wouldn’t replace my Honda anyway. It’s a great mower and it’s really reliable. I probably wouldn’t get a British mower because my brother had a British sports car.
LOL love it! I think too many people get caught up on thinking the area has to be flat to use a reel mower. it doesn't. the roller causes less friction than the 4 wheels on a traditional rotary mower. There are plenty 2 wheel reel mowers as well.
The Allett reel mower is used by many professional stadiums in the USA, liked for the quality of the cut and their reliability. Not to be compared to old British sports cars of yesterday. The quality is awesome.
Grandfather had a Pincor reel mower. Some tall weeds just get bent over, not cut no matter how many times you repeat.
yah, makes sense. the machines are meant to take a little off the top.
Well it’s been two months. I bought a Fiskars 5 blade push. I have to say it’s great for exercise, it cuts great but not even, so I find myself cutting twice and often. The blades cut clean and you don’t see the brown tips on the grass next day. If you want a reel push mower get a 7 blade.
Thanks for the tips!
I remember many years ago my grandmother had a manual push reel mower and I hated it at the time. Now I wish i had one. The only reason i don't is because my lawn isn't level enough for a reel mower to work on it at this time. My personal opinion is the cut on the reel mower is way better and will keep your grass healthier with its amazing sharp blades and the ability to cut real low. Low grass blades promote better lateral spread of KBG which is my favorite grass type and with less energy being used up top of the grass, the roots will grow stronger and deeper... The reel mower is the REAL DEAL and i now wish i owned one. Great video...
Great comment pete! Thanks for watching and commenting
My dad has a reel mower. It's maybe 50-60 years old I'm guessing. Last year I started taking care of his lawn. I got an EGO electric mower last year to trim around all his trees, so we got rid of his push mowers. He had about 5, none of which worked. For whatever reason, I wanted to keep the reel mower. It was more for antique value than anything. I had no clue about em at the time. Barely know about em now. To me it was sort of like keeping a black and white tv. Now I'm leaning towards trying to fix it up and seeing how it cuts.
Rad! great find. many of those old machines cut soo well! Glad to hear you're restoring it. You'll enjoy the mow even more!
Most of our decks are of the 42" variety. My dad and I used to repair and refurbish Craftsman riding mowers, not too much anymore though.
thats pretty cool.
2:51 for a wholesome moment where red shorts overpunches on the box. Killed me!
😂😂😂😂 it's a gem
The set look complete for all the lawn work. Really wish I have one. But I can't find a service center here in Malaysia when my Machine and cylinder need service. I used to have the Cylinder mover. But throw away after a yr later when the cylinder stuck during cutting the grass. B'cos the blade need to be sharpen and I can't find a service center here. That really piss me off and spend more time on my lawn work due to the blade issue....
You'll be hard pressed to find one here in the USA too. I have had to send mine by mail and its been expensive
The spring tine scarifier is well handy as they don't damaged the lawn but pick out the moss really well
Totally agree! Been preaching that for years.
Here in the UK they are called cylinder mowers not reel. These mowers were the original mowers most push driven before petrol or electric versions became available to the general public. A good cylinder mower cant be beaten however 100 to 150 dollars for a blade sharpened seems somewhat steep to me. It a 10 minute job if you have access to a.cylindrical grinder.
Hi william! motor powered cylinder mowers are fairly new to the home owner market. there isn't a ton of access here to grinders and it presents a problem as a result. I totally agree that they are the way to go. much better cut overall.
Love how the pup just sat down and wanted attention lol
He's pretty hilarious
Awesome mower but out of my budget. 15 year old TroyBuilt 22 rotating, followed by Scott's manual reel to finish dressing and in budget
awesome! sounds like you have a great plan David.
I’ve seen quite a few of these introduced this year on some channels did Allet just start importing into the US recently or something? They look really quality, the cartridge system is very similar to swardman mowers. I just wish I could find a reel mower that’s less than $2,000 the wife won’t let me spend that much on a mower 🤣. For now I’ll just stick with my $20 Craigslist special lol. I did my first cut of the season this year at 1” and it does a beautiful cut for being a manual push reel mower. Just a ton of work and no rollers. I wish more people used reel mowers around here so the second hand market was bigger.
If you were closer to me I could get you a very used toro under $1500
Pest and Lawn Ginja oh man don’t tempt me, that would be a nice drive though! 😁
@@pestandlawnginja I live in utah and intrigued by the toro you mentioned. Define very used and what model? ;)
They commonly have the toro greensmaster 1600. pm me on facebook if you have any other questions.
I like the cut quality of the reel mowers, however...I feel that TTTF monostand, at 4" is best with a conventional mower. Course, I went and bought the Honda HZA key start, and I'm very happy!
keeping it long is a great easy way to go. I love the feel of long grass
I own an exmark commercial 30" mower. I personally sharpen the blades and they cut through a piece of paper like a razor. I get an excellent cut from the razor sharp blades. I would love a reel mower one day. Congrats on yours!!
That's awesome robert! so far it's been a fantastic machine to own.
Praying that everyone is doing great,your lawn looks awesome, here in Lakeville Mn. The turf is still waking up, as always awesome videos and great info 😂😂👍👍⭐️⭐️
It will be great again! Waiting on the soil temps to rise a tad
We’ve got them here in Oz branded Rover. Unfortunately not a good mower as they are too light and can “skate/slide” over the lawn, especially if wet or in an incline.
Cartridge system is a fantastic idea though.
Great feedback Ashley! The weight and build quality makes a difference between a $2,000 machine and a $16,000 machine. time will tell. I'm very optimistic.
Buy once and Cry once!!!! 🤣😂😅 That’s hilarious! Good one Ginja.
My moto for life hahaha
Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower is like Apple vs. Oranges. When your lawn becomes a hobby....expense is not an object and cutting the grass is no longer a chore. A reel mower is ideal for Bermuda and grasses that looks great cut short. A rotary mower works great for tall fescue which does better (healthier with deeper roots) when you let it grow to 4 inches. Getting a reel mower blade sharpened is a pain plus you need to have your lawn leveled as flat as a possible. Like I stated. when you spend 2K plus on a reel mower and all those accessories, your lawn is now a hobby.
I like it
Here in Australia when I was growing up the rotary style mowers in the 1970s were called “slashers” and they were used to mow down tall grass that was a foot and a half long out of control then to mow that grass nicely.... you used a lawnmower which was a cylinder mower...... popular brands were Scott Bonnar and Alroh.....
Seemingly then in the 80s “slashers” became popular lawnmowers and were more domesticated in design and they weren’t big commercial “slashers” anymore.....
I think there are subtle differences here also in what you’re cutting if you’re growing grass that’s kind of like what you see on the putting green I called at lawn if you are growing something like buffalo grass then that’s just grass not a lawn to my mind....
A lawn is far more delicate and meticulous and a good example would be a putting green or a lawn bowling green which is a specific variety kept in a very manicured way that’s a lawn that’s where cylinder mowers are brilliant
A rotary mower is in comparison are just a hack job to keep down uncontrolled growth down then people run around saying they have a lawn well they don’t to my mind..... Grass is grass and lawn is lawn and lawnmower is a cylinder mower a rotary mower is a slasher......
AND
Of course a slasher or a rotary mower can be bought at 1/10 the price of a cylinder mower in fact in most cases the cost of buying new blades for a cylinder mower and a bed knife set would be double that of most rotaries to buy the whole machine.....
So there’s that.....
Love the response. very articulate. I agree with everything you're sharing. Thanks soo much for taking the time to write this out.
It depends what type of lawn you're cutting, right?
A fescue is better suited with a rotary mower and a saint Augustine or dichondra lawn, a reel mower...
not really. cylinder / reel mowers will have better cut quality. its just the mechanics of the machines.
To maintain a sharp edge just need to back lap with some grinding paist. Only get it ground if the reel if it is damaged otherwise your just wearing your reel down for no reason. Also the less wear on the reel the better it flings it into the catcher.
Thanks for your feedback. I've been diving into this subject. So far what I've learned from dealers that sell and maintain the reels is they prefer to NEVER backlap. creates an uneven edge and also distorts your bed knife. They recommend the homeowners grind the reel every season to every other season depending on use.
Don't forget that with that heavy roller you get amazing stripes.
good call!
Great video as always! But.. the cost to sharpen the reel mower.. I don’t know what the cost would be in US but I do it myself and what you need is basically a sharpening paste and at least here in Sweden that doesn’t cost a fortune. The lower blade.. I can’t remember the name in english you rarely have to sharpen but you simply adjust it so it gets a little higher (very simple but just adjust she screws very little). with the blades you take of the sides.. and switch side of the eh.. thingy that spins the blades.. that makes it go backwards.. and then you add a little sharpening paste and just let it spin around for a minute or two.. the switch the.. hm thingy back and put it all back as normal and.. there you go.. sharp as when you bought it.. simple and not expensive. Thats how I do it at least. Many videos out there how to sharpen a reel mower if you didn’t understand what I meant with thingy and so on ;)
The term is called back lapping. It works ok.... it costs about $100 to grind the reel and sharpen it.
Reel mower use on the golf course putting area!
It’s true
Props to the Ginja kid who punched the box, hurt his hand, then quickly moved on!
He's my little beast!!!
I have contemplated purchasing a reel mower but opted for a John Deere tractor instead because of the size of my property. It would be interesting to see a reel tractor. My uncle had one when I was a kid, he gave the impression that he was scared of his mower.
I had one for a brief time. they are a lot of fun. check your local golf courses to see if they have any used ones for sale. it'll shock you at the discounts they're willing to give to move it out of there places.
It is so quiet!
You can't even hear it running at all!
👍👍😁
😂😂😂
I thought you wanted a 4 inch grass blade with Kentucky blue grass. Do you just have to water more if you use a reel mower?
Buy once... cry once... I love that expression!
Yes! It's great and so true!
Known in the UK as a cylinder mower instead of reel. It even said cylinder on the side of the box.
we americans make everything complicated. have you ever noticed we went away from the metric system?
Prolly worth mentioning the price: that Honda runs ~ $500. That Allett (B&S 20" Kensington with all those cartridges) is over $6000. Dig deep if you want one.
I spent around $4500 with everything. I'd probably only buy the scarifier cartridge and the verticutter if i did it again.
@@pestandlawnginja You got a roaring deal if you got everything new. The cartridges alone list for almost $2500. If you every sand level I'm truly curious how that lawn brush works (if at all) for brushing into the canopy.
@@Craig-ib7gk I didn’t care for the brush at all. I found the scarifier did a much better job than the brush. I tried the brush 6 or so times before I gave up on it. The bristles weren’t coarse or firm enough to make much of a difference
Idk even with a cheap push Reel mower I was amazed how much healthier my lawn looked.
Totally agree
Yes my Allett brother!! Just got my Liberty 43 this spring. It’s working like a little champ!! Can’t wait to hear your reaction!
#metoo!!!!
Poor Rolls Royce... he looked like he's managing though. Congrats on the new mower!
yah..... its pretty sad. he's scheduled for surgery
Same mower as the guy who won the lawn pattern world championship , massive difference in price because this real mower is for the discerning owner who wants the best but to get the best out of this mower the grass needs to be cut short and minimum every two days and the suffice needs to be perfectly level , good luck .
great feedback and very true!
Ginja, you are the man. How do you like your Allett and where do you get your blades sharpen and mower maintenance at? Looking on investing on a Allett Kensington 20H, but wanted to get as much input before I go ahead and spend over 3500$. Do you think it would be a great mower for Meyers Zoysia?
I just picked up a Mclane reel mower, super clean. Great condition.
Right on! You'll love it!
It looks really sick! Top choice! You realise now your gonna have to make some vids mowing with THE BEAST! Bang on!
Coming soon! It's a great machine!
Love how he punched the box😂
right!? hahaha
That's a beautiful mower, I had 3 of them in the 90s, but I think rotory mowers are better, reel mowers are for mostly carpet cut grass.
they have several models now that cut from 1.25" all the way up to 4". they work great
I got it right! it was an Allet Reel mower! I’m surprised you didn’t go with the electric though. Enjoy!
I was concerned the electric wouldnt have enough torque
Well then...I just bought the sun joe because of you and now you unveil this beaut! Come on, I need another job!
LOL I love me some sun joe!
As a golf course superintendent I need to give you a bit of info. NO CONTACT! I could hear the reel contacting the bed knife. This will cause the same "tearing" actions as the rotary mower after the first pass!
great feedback! Thank you
But I love the mower! I live in a condo complex and my grass is cut for me. Always love the "your yard must look awesome" question!
LOL yes! mine looks good when I want it too. Other than that I trash it trying things out
You can sharpen reel mowers yourself navy back lapping the reel against the bed knife.
fun times right!
Tbh if you buy the correct rotary mower it will make a really good job like a hayter harrier
good call
So, the big question. Are you gonna cut stripes?
every day!!!!! feels soo good! video soon
All the things matter, deck rigidity, deck size, deck design, blade design... The list can go on and on...
good call Fescue Freddy!
Haha, I think your kid hurt himself for one second when he punched the box, but then quickly turned to keeping appearances up for the video...
totally agree hahaha
I caught that haha
I would love one of these, but I have fescue. I’ve been told to cut it tall.
I don't have a lawn/lawn mower but for whatever reason I'm interested in the engine types in lawnmowers. Are there any mowers that have a motor (gas or electric) but can also be used manually?
Not that I’m aware of.
Does the rotary take care of bumpy lawns as far as cutting even at the same height?
Oddly enough yes. The cylinder keeps it more even than 4 wheels in my opinion
It's not the size of your deck that matters it's what you do with it that being said if your deck is only as thick as a residential John Deere you better keep it in a vice
LOL love it!
@@pestandlawnginja 😁😁
Love the puns
Hi I have a question I use liquid fertiliser, I have a 25 gallon sprayer. Can I mix iron sulphate and Miracle Grow Plus Weedkiller Weedol in my 25 gallon sprayer what proportion of mix would you recommend. Forgot to say I have just over seeded as well.
If you just over seeded I wouldn't do any herbicides for at least 9 weeks. the herbicides will cause issues and potentially kill the new grass. To answer your question on the sprayer you'll need to figure out how much liquid is coming out per minute, then you'll need to figure out how fast you go through 1000 sq ft. I have a video that helps people understand calibration. highly recommend you watch it.
Ya Ginja the Allett Kensington the only way to go!! Best reel EVER
its a great mower.
Well I guess I gotta start start saving my pennies.
Hell yeah!
I own a McLane 25” but purchased the Kensington 20H last season and couldn’t be more pleased. I didn’t see the aeration cartridge on your wall. Do you have any thoughts on its use in place of plug/core aerating?
I've been dying to get that aeration plugger. my thoughts are it doesn't have wide enough holes to be a true core aerator. with that said i believe it has a ton of value and can be used every 6 weeks. its on my list of buys.
Congratulations on the new mower! I have a California Trimmer being delivered this week and I also ordered the Sun Joe dethatcher. I purchased the levelawn at the beginning of Spring.
nice! you'll llove the sun joe! its a personal favorite.
Deck size matters! I have a Qualcast mower with a 148cc Briggs and Stratton engine. It's 9 years old, working like a charm. But I'll need to get the welding machine out this winter. Unless you have a suggestion?
Love these mowers
Welcome to the Allett family. I highly suggest you get to work right away with that Turf Rake. You’ll be amazed what it pulls out. Start up at 2-3 then work your way down to the “S” Scarifiy.
good call! I'm super excited
Thanks for the informative vid. I've been curious about the classic reel, makes me want to get one now
do it! You'll never go back after you see how happy the grass is
@@pestandlawnginja im on it!
Perfect!
Thanks for clearing up the 20B and 20H difference in the Kensington. Any reason you went with the Briggs over the Honda engine?
Just price. The stigma is Briggs suck. Truth is there both over powered and it saved me $500
Allets look simple and efficient. However I like that you can send in a swardman reel and have it sharpened. I wonder if allet is going to try and figure something like that out or not.
Gotta love a direct response from Allett!
Allett Mowers thank you for the direct response! Very impressive. Is there a dealer in Utah by chance?
Love this answer. getting a lot of these questions.
Hello, I live in Ohio. We bought our house a year and a half ago and our yard is infested with crickets (mostly small), but we have these mack daddy size crickets get in the house. I've looked them up as Camel Crickets. Do you know what we could do? The neighbors says they dont have this issue
common issue is they over winter near concrete. a general pest control application would be best. both spray and granular applications every month or every other month.
I have the honda with the composite deck and I paid 700 for it so I hope it lasts a while for me.
Rad! I’m sure you’ll love it
Thank you for this video. I've been searching for a reel mower and wanted to go green. Found the Liberty 43 battery mower after watching this vid. Birthday coming up, might need to procure one!
nice! its a great mower for small lawns.
Shoulda got a locke, son.
no joke
With reel mowing, I know you need to mowing every day or every two day's. I live in Utah and how much extra water does these short cut KBG grass require?
It doesn’t require any extra water. That’s a myth. See myallgreen.com/watering . It’s all about keeping up with evaporation. I kept my lawn at .65” all last year and didn’t change any watering habits
Even my wife knows size of the deck matters 😜. Man I wish I could afford one of these. I have mower envy!! That thing will make stripes for days!!
👏👏👏😂 good on her!
Do you DIY your sharpening by backlapping the Allett??
No. Video coming this season about that
Good on ya. Surprised to see what looks like a solid front roller. All of "my" mowers have grooves.
It's a well made machine! Excited to get to know it
Super cool mower Brett. Does everything but drive itself...you're taking it to the next level!
Have to say I'm a little bummed and not because of the obvious jealousy, lol. One of the things I loved most about your channel, besides we are in the same area, is everything you did was within my budget. So I'd look at what you were doing and the results you got and knew/hoped I could see the same results following your advice. I got a Sun Joe after seeing what it did for your lawn and love using mine too. But this is next level and beyond my budget. And while it probably doesn't make a significant difference, there will always be a voice in my head wondering will I be able to get the results I see in your lawn. Those reel mowers must be worth it, they are on absolutely every lawn channel over the past year. Hope you love yours and enjoy each mow!
You'll do great! I have done everything up to this point without expensive equipment! Keep slaying that lawn!
I just got a new house I have two big dogs that are beating up my back yard. I wanted to try and Aerate it and over seed to try and fix some of the problems. I think I am running into a thatch problem all over the yard. cause I have had the dogs out front and they don’t pee in the same spots but it is killing the grass every time they pee. When I part my grass I don’t see dirt. I have ordered the sun joe de thatcher it is coming in like two weeks I wanted to de thatch and aerate then over seed the whole yard would that stress out my lawn to much?
Itll stress the lawn. Part of the process. Itll bounce back in about 3 to 6 weeks if you follow my instructions in the videos
Thanks man appreciate the response
You're welcome
awesome video ginja! Deck size matters!
Love your videos! They're very informative! Love how you explain in detail about how everything works and the symbiotic relations between each component of care and maintenance.
My lawn is a hot mess right now, about 5 years worth of dead grass, debris, and other stuff that the cats have hunted, as well as at least 5 different types off weeds. Hoping to finally tackle this lawn and make those weeds my B... 😂
Get it Connie! Go slay that lawn!
Yes sir
thickness, density.. length, girth... deck size matters!!!
I knew it!!!
I have St Augustine which requires 3 to 4 inch cut. Fiskars wasn’t a fail on CZcams. Advice?
It's a good mower for st Augustine. One of the few options. Just gets tiring to push mow after a while
Since peatmoss is good at holding moisture would it make a good lawn leveling material
Little too spongy in my opinion.
nice! ....I've only got one section of my backyard that would be suitable for a low cut with a reel mower, so I just got a manual push reel mower for that area(so reel mowing can be affordable to anyone) now just getting that yard smooth and rock free to start using it soon here - but I'll only be cutting it that short in the spring and fall, so I'll still use my powered rotary mower when its hot; this way will also make so its not so horrible hot n sweaty using the manual push reel mower in the peak of summer - thats the plan anyway
Nothing wrong with a manual push reel. great way of doing it! Sounds like you have a great plan! Keep slaying that lawn!
Looks like a fun mower Ginja! Me, I got a 21" deck (Honda HRC) last season and love it! Since your 20B cuts cleaner, can you violate the 1/3 rule, or not really? I just stepped my mow height down to 2" and I am scalping in spots where it's uneven. I am mowing 2 times per week right now. I think if I were to cut at 1" I would have to mow every other day.
I've tried and failed many times with a rotary mower. The upper line reels you can violate a bit and get by
When do you believe is the best time to level the lawn with sand? I’m here I’m nor cal and have until the end of May before the extreme heat comes in
spring time is the absolute best but I've done both. spring time allows more time for the lawn to recover from an aggressive leveling. If you're not going super aggressive you can level anytime throughout the growing season.
I'm a Swardman fan myself, but congrats on your step into Reel mowing!
Thanks Curt!
The biggest mistake I see people make when they compare reel to rotary is that they compare a manual reel mower to a gas powered rotary. You did this right. Apples to apples.
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