 |
All you need to know about buying & using a push reel mower!
|
 |
|
PUSH MOWERS How They Work How To Use How To Buy Unique Benefits Proper Care Safety Rules Give a Hoot - Don't Pollute  This site is brought to you by www.PlanetNatural.com |
 |
|
 |
How to Use a Push Reel Mower Back when your grand pa was using a push mower (see Mower History), the common grass cutting technique was to saw - pass the mower back and forth in a sawing like motion. That's because the blades weren't all that sharp. Today that's unnecessary. Just walk at a normal pace and a single pass (or sometimes two) will suffice.Always cut to the shortest recommended height. That makes it an easier job for both you, the pusher, as well as for the reel push mower. You'll want to keep your grass at a proper mowing height (no more than three to four inches) and try to mow no more than one-third of the grass blade at a time (see Grasscycling). This helps feed the soil and ensures that your lawn will have deeper roots, which makes the grass healthier and discourages weeds. Stay Regular. That is, it's better to mow a little bit and frequently instead of waiting for the grass to be too high. Usually once a week will do the trick (see Mowing Frequency). Overlap your mowing lines. Overlapping wheels while bicycle racing causes accidents. In the case of your lawn, overlapping the mowing pattern is a good thing. It makes it easier to mow and helps catch any errant grass blades that the push mower missed the first time around. (One good hint: if you get sloppy and wait until your grass is too tall to cut, try increasing the amount of overlap between passes.) Variety adds spice to life and to mowing, so experiment. Try mowing in different patterns and seeing what makes your lawn look best. Heck, if you've really got a lot of time on your hands, you could work on becoming the next Picasso of the playing field. To every season, there is a method of cutting. You may find that you need to change your mowing technique as conditions change. For example, grass grows fast in the spring and is brimming with moisture. You may need to set your push mower at a higher cutting height and mow more frequently than in the fall when the growing season is coming to an end. Similarly, during the peak of summer and summer heat grass has less moisture and is thinner. You may need to reduce the mowing height to get your lawn to look its best. Avoid long gaps and tall grass between mowings. Tall grass means too much work and it will be harder on you and the mower. If dandelions or other "willowy" weeds take up residence, you'll find that mowing isn't the best solution. This is because they are so tall that when the mower pushes over them, they do not spring back up to be cut by the blade. You'll be pushing and the mower will be cutting, but the weeds will escape. Instead of futile mowing, either start attacking weeds with the mower while they are still short enough to be easily cut or explore other forms of weed control. Click here for comparisons between manual, rechargeable, electric and gas mowers. |
|
|
||
|
PushMowers101 is a division of Sparky Boy Enterprises Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. |
||