Comments on: How to Mow a Lawn

By: BILL

BILL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:11:46 +0000

Live to mow. Mow to live. It benifits you both ways.

By: Treehugger

Treehugger — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:09 +0000

My husband has been reel-mowing for around a year or so, when the gas mower died. I reel mowed the front and side yards today with the reel mower and I LOVE IT. I love the peaceful aspect, the lack of danger of ejected rocks etc, the fact I don’t have to fight to start a gas mower engine, the lack of noise and stinky gas mower exhaust. I didn’t disturb our neighbours or pollute the environment. I left the mulched grass clippings where they lay, too. I recommend everyone wear gloves though, my hands are a little sore.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:25:45 +0000

I’m very happy to have found your site. We just got a reel mower, and I love that it is quiet and clean and doesn’t throw grass clippings all over my gardens and the sidewalk. My big concern at this point is how to do my edges. There is a slight drop off the lawn into the flower beds, and with the wheels uneven, the blades don’t turn properly and the edges don’t get cut. I don’t want to have to pull out a weed whacker. Any suggestions?

By: steve

steve — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:00:58 +0000

@Jeff, Thanks for your comments, using a push mower is great exercise and the near zero noise pollution is a big plus. As far as I know the forward throwing mower would not re-cut the already cut grass clippings. They’re designed to cut the grass that is vertical so the chances of it re-cutting any already cut clippings are unlikely.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:09:50 +0000

Just wanted to say, I went back to a reel this past week, was looking for a power one, but after reading your pages, I found an almost new Scott’s for $35. I would like a forward throw at some point, just think it would recut the clippings smaller maybe? I already like the workout, and even in just one week its looking better already, even without chemicals. Amazing how I’m suddenly persona non grata in the neighborhood, the comments are amazing. I wish the links were working, IM trying to figure out how high to mow my “weeds”.
thanks for your input.

Jeff

By: steve

steve — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:08:06 +0000

@NewHomeOwner, Congratulations on your new home! Yes, depending on what part of the country you live in it’s not uncommon to mow twice a week due to ideal growing conditions. My neighbor has a gas mower and has to mow twice a week, so it’s not always just due to the fact you are using a reel mower.

By: NewHomeOwner

NewHomeOwner — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:45:35 +0000

Is twice a week pretty average for cutting the grass with reel lawn mowers?

By: Love my Reel Lawn Mowers

Love my Reel Lawn Mowers — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:03:34 +0000

I have owned 2 reel lawn mowers and find that if I cut my lawn about twice a week, I can almost recreate the effect of a mulching mower. By cutting just the tips off, the grass trimmings are small enough that they act like mulch. My grass is healthier, greener and I use less water to keep it looking great!