How to use a turf cutter

[@warrenhaney6038]

That was so helpful. Am using one for the first time today. Gr8 info !!! Cheers m8

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Warren! They’re not a tool that many people use often. But so efficient once you get the hang of them. Make Sure you subscribe for hundreds more garden guides or visit my site for more ‘how to’ help. www.gardenninja.co.uk/ 🥷🤘🌿

[@warrenhaney6038]

@@Gardenninja all went well today !! Thanks 🙂

[@Jessiepinkman6969]

great video mate. straight to the point

[@MercylifeintheUk]

Thanks for showing us how to use it.

[@obrienqwerty]

Really clear and informative. Thank you. I'm about to use one for the first time: this will help a lot, I think.

[@Gardenninja]

Thanks Mike, glad it's been helpful for you. They certainly can save a lot of time! Lee

[@OscarGladioli]

Hey thanks for this great video. I have a question - how do you stop the turf cutter cutting and bring it to a standstill?

[@Gardenninja]

There’s a bit of a skill to it. But you basically pull back and it lifts up tearing a line through the turf or you can raise the level but the lift methods far faster! Then you tidy up the raw edge with a spade. 🥷🌿🤘

[@zark2897]

Thanks British Steve-O

[@josha8465]

Thanks for the great video. I have a full garden lawn and want to create flower beds around the perimeter; would it be a good idea to use this machine to lift the turf around the edges and create beds like that? I'm also wondering how close to the fence / wall this machine will cut!

[@Gardenninja]

Yes, absolutely. It will cut upto 2inch from the edge. So it’s worth while hiring one to create flower beds. I used on in the Exploding Atom Garden. Check out the series here for more help. Happy gardening. kzbin.info/aero/PL7HK5RsLCR9dPFmfHPL4BoRCmi5wrkRTX 🥷🌿🤘

[@josha8465]

@@Gardenninja Thank you!!

[@malenataylor3615]

How long did it take? How much square footage did you cut? Thanks!

[@BecciBex]

Do you have to keep raising and lowering it if your garden is bumpy?

[@Gardenninja]

It depends how bumpy but yes if it’s really in level you should. 🥷🌿🤘

[@donnageorge-henderson5419]

Fab 😎thanks for the video, very useful

[@Gardenninja]

Glad to hear it Donna. Happy Gardening!

[@andrewoughton813]

When you do a second pass next to one already cut, how does it maintain level if one side of wheels are lower than the other, can the wheels be raised?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Andrew. You can’t raise the wheels on this model. There’s a slight angle but it’s never caused an issue for me. You can always go back over any inconsistencies once all the turf has been removed. Happy turf cutting!! Lee 🥷🌿🙌

[@bigrich9294]

Thank you

[@Gardenninja]

You’re welcome! 🥷🌿🙌

[@RAMSHEADUK]

What is the make and model of this machine and best place to buy it?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Ramsheaduk. That was a hire model used for the demo of how to use one. I can’t remember the brand. All the best. Sorry! Lee 🥷🌿

[@resedent2009]

Looks like a Camon TC07

[@lestight1976]

Any good on uneven ground

[@Gardenninja]

It’s ok. You may need to do several passes to get a level cut or do a few shallower passes so not to clog it up. 🥷🌿👍

[@lestight1976]

Thanks

[@gianpierowyhinny6473]

Using this machine how long would it take to lift 100 M2 of lawn?

[@salvatoreguarro3720]

Hi, would that work on clay soil?

[@Gardenninja]

It’s should do if you take your time with it and don’t go too deep. Happy gardening! Lee

[@williammurphy666]

Thank you so much, great help!!

[@tomreviews9668]

Looks great. I have a badly damaged lawn mostly made up of weeds. I hope to clear the area and sow grass seed, or lay new turf. Do you think using a turf cutter would be suitable as a quick option to clear it, or should I use weedkiller, then rotavate the ground which takes longer?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Tom, My advice would be to treat the lawn for weeds, whether that is with weed killer or manually depending on the amount. Then I'd scarify the lawn heavily. Even if the lawns in an awful condition scarification can bring even the most abused lawn back from the dead. Then overseed. You'll get a great result without having to remove all that turf and relay. It will also be significantly cheaper. I have a scarification video here and you can hire scarifiers from most machinery shops. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqDIipl-f9ugqbM Hope that helps and let me know how you get on! Lee

[@danohyeah5893]

@@Gardenninja No, not weedkiller. Glyphosate has been linked to cancer. It's also terrible for wildlife such as bees and worms, which are essential to the ecosystem.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Dan. Thanks for your comment. You raise some good points to consider. I mention weed killer in my response as for some people they either can’t or aren’t able to manually remove weeds by hand. It depends on the amount, severity, ability and time available to the gardener. Everyone has their preferred method, I’m a manual weeder. A manual method is better for wildlife and the eco system where possible. Alternatives could be the use of a weed burner or taking care of your lawn each year to reduce the ability for weeds to take over. Many thanks and happy gardening!

[@davestretton1416]

Hi garden ninja, just looking for a bit of advice. I'm looling to level my lawn, I was going to use a turf cutter to remove the turf, rotavate the soul underneath, level out everywhere, then re-use the original turf. Would you scarify/weed and feed the turf before using the turf cutter or wait until it is reapplied to the lawn? Thanks

[@Gardenninja]

That’s a really good question. Scarification will add stress to the lawn. So I’d life level and refit first. Then give it 6 months to get reestablished and do a late Autumn scarify. When you lift it make sure you keep it moist whilst it’s waiting to go back in. Thats the biggest killer of rolled turf; it drying out. Hope that helps. Happy gardening. Lee

[@SCPVIDEOPRODUCTION]

What about superficial roots from a tree?

[@Gardenninja]

Hey Jay. I wouldn’t use a turf cutter on this it will both damage the roots and the machine. It won’t cut through them. I’d manually remove turf in these areas. Happy Gardening! Lee

[@1billwill]

Thank you great video.

[@Gardenninja]

Hi 1billwill. Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you like the video! Why not subscribe to my youtube channel for more video guides and garden design hints and tips! Enjoy this lovely UK weather! Lee

[@jonmiller2569]

I have to remove a heavy thatched lawn. Would u recommend using a machine like this? Does it work well with thatch?

[@Gardenninja]

Hi Jon, Ideally you would use a scarifier for thatch. I have a video on how to do that on my channel. You could use the turf cutter as a drastic measure but you may need to cut deeper. Just set the depth a bit deeper so it gets it all out. You could then compost your lifted thatch and it will break down over time. Hope that helps! Lee

[@jimmywalker1568]

Ideal for getting shot of the Shinty field in Fort William where the highland game of shitey is played

[@johnpinchbeck9622]

Lever he first points to is the throttle not the choke !

[@sparkmeister4706]

I need a new lawn laying... Even with this machine it looks like hard work.

[@ladyp6971]

Does this work on uneven ground?

[@Gardenninja]

Not really Paula. It will still cut but it runs in a straight line so depending on how uneven your ground is it will either get stuck on bumps or only take off part of the turf. I’d do the bumpy bits by hand save damaging the machine or making a bigger mess of your lawn! Then use a turf cutter once the lumps are gone. Hope that helps!

[@ladyp6971]

Thank you.

[@noelcollins3823]

where's your hearing protection a big fail for safty

[@shakespearo]

I think he was wearing internal ones, rather than over-the-head ones.

[@prg2812]

Looks like he may have got his hair caught up in it.

[@arunpalani16]

Too... much talking...

[@Gardenninja]

Sorry about that, should I use mime instead?! 😂🥷