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All you need to know about buying & using a push reel mower!
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How Push Reel Mowers Work Most motorized push mowers use rotary blades (see Mower Hazards). The cutting edge is parallel to the ground and goes around and around in a clock-wise motion (or maybe it's counter-clockwise, but you get the point).By contrast, a reel mowers five to eight spiral steel blades spin at an angle perpendicular to the ground. As you push the mower, the reel turns and snips the grass in a scissor-like motion. It provides a finer cut than a rotary mower -- no ripping or tearing -- and seals the grass blade, which keeps moisture in and lawn diseases out. Also, unlike power mowers, which create a vacuum that pulls up the blades of grass as it cuts, the snipping action of a reel mower causes minimal disturbance to the natural growth pattern of turf. This interwoven network of leaves (blades of grass) just above the soil level is a key element of turf's natural ability to retain moisture and crowd out weeds (see Weeding Out Weeds). Reel mowers cut the grass in place, reducing the vertical height but leaving the grass with blades of varied lengths. Professionals grounds keepers prefer the cutting action of a reel mower because it allows them to cut at the lowest recommended height and still maintain a beautiful healthy look (see A Cut Above). It also produces a natural mulch by dispersing clippings in a fine spray (no clumping) that decompose quickly. Left on the lawn, these clippings release nutrients into the soil. Over the course of a growing season, that mulch is equivalent to a free application of organic fertilizer. Click here for comparisons between manual, rechargeable, electric and gas mowers. |
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