Now that I have explained the different mowing actions I will tell you how different mowing regimes can affect the quality of the lawn. The first decision is whether or not to box off the grass clippings. There is no doubt boxing and removing the…
Mowing grass is the most labour intensive part of maintaining a lawn, and certainly has the biggest effect on attaining the desired quality. The first thing I will explain is the difference between using a rotary mower, a cylinder mower, and a strimmer, the main…
Now that Spring is really here it’s time to get the mower out if you havn`t been keeping the lawn trimmed over the Winter, which is often neccessary in our climate. Before the first cut it’s best to do a little preparation. This is essential…