Reel mowing KBG at 2in and 3/4in with the Swardman Edwin Reel Mower

Striping with the Swardman reel mower is very easy to do, and they stand out even at less than an inch! I'm still getting used to using this mower, but every time I do it feels better and better!
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[@GrassDaddy]

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[@philipsuter5461]

Yep, you will get addicted to this machine. Look closely at the blades of grass. That even line on that grass blade will less likely turn brown resulting in a greener looking lawn. Also The Honda rotary is an awesome mower, rotary mowers leave jagged edges which encourages disease. By mowing lower, less chance of fungus disease if lawn in watered between 5am and 9am. My best results with my reel mower was mowing before 9 am, when grass was still slightly damp. It helps on reel life because the dampness lowers the temp on the blades. You have inspired me over the past two years. Mowing is the greatest therapy! You are an artist! Keep up the great vedios!

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks! I tried reel mowing today wet grass and it actually did it like a champ. And yes I have seen the difference between the brown tips and none with the reel.

[@franky7]

The grass is looking nice. I like the mower, And the strips it leaves behind. Have a good day.

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks! It's fun!

[@LowSRider]

Looks like all your hard work is paying off. Good job 👍

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@thisoletommy9628]

I would be top dressing that front lawn before even attempting to put that beautiful mower over it

[@GrassDaddy]

Well I've got to deal with that in the back, long term the front will be too high for the reel

[@lsturbointeg]

Great video! stripes looking on point!

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Congrats on going reel low in the back yard, and getting some nice stripes in the front. :D

[@GrassDaddy]

Haha thx

[@mikemiller2633]

Good Stuff right there, the lawn looks good its going to look really good in a month.

[@GrassDaddy]

It has taken off like a rocket!

[@andrewmeadors]

Not bad. I've never used a reel mower myself but you're making me want to, lol.

[@GrassDaddy]

It sure is fun, I especially like seeing the grass flinging in front hehe

[@parttimecamper5561]

That thing lays down some nice stripes.

[@GrassDaddy]

It sure does!

[@godfather1116]

Whoa the backyard looks thicker

[@GrassDaddy]

yup, it's been hard to keep up with the mowing! (I don't video everytime I do it cuz that'd get boring lol)

[@seminole715]

Good job, looks great! Thanks!

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@tbaloni]

Nice grass looks really thick

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@rosscraddock6241]

Unfortunately rollers always slide on slopes. I'm not sure the rubber would make any difference. Nice stripes though! Back lawn looks amazing considering the amount it gets used by the kids! My roller mower has a split roller, it helps a lot when making turns. You'll find that your lawn levels off better by using a roller, a lot less bumps etc. Look forward to the next update!

[@GrassDaddy]

Yes this one has a split rear roller as well. I do plan on leveling the back when I get the chance!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Thx for showing the handle bar adjustment.... no you didn’t adjust it when u first got it lol ... as it was up at your chest! Lol so much more comfortable looking! Dem stripes doe’! On point!

[@GrassDaddy]

I know I laugh everytime I see the video now, I look rediculous but I was having too much fun to notice =P

[@jesseh3806]

Nice! Looking good.

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@betavinasmokewolf9890]

Good stuff man! 👍👍

[@GrassDaddy]

Thanks!

[@onewiththings]

Besides being self driven, are there any advantages over the push reel mower you used in the past? Could you do a comparison on the cut quality?

[@GrassDaddy]

Great idea! Short story - the reel being powered means it's always running full speed. The manual depends on your momentum so when you start/stop it doesnt spin as fast reducing the cut quality

[@jgomendo]

It looks good but I think a decent mower can make it look just as good like the Honda you have.

[@GrassDaddy]

Yeah I'll be doing the front with the Honda going forward ;-)

[@jarrodsp71]

Grass Daddy why are you going to do the Honda in front?

[@ushersports3076]

That price tag is a little too steep for me , So what ive been trying out this year is to cut with the cheap manual reel mower at 2" and then once finished Go over the whole thing with My craftsman rotary motor with striper connected set at a higher height . The rotary mower set at the higher height is just used to cleanup and stripe.

[@GrassDaddy]

Yeah I was trying to use the manual reel last year. They still work just have to get the momentum going!

[@ushersports3076]

Im trying to see if I can get similar results doing it that way since I cant afford the swardman at this time. Ill keep you posted and Ill post pics and tag you on that Lawn site that I just joined and noticed that youre on

[@GrassDaddy]

you'll have to make a roller to get the stripes, but you can still get a nice cut with it!

[@mariodelmonte5973]

Think you need to level out our lawn with sand like Connor Ward did to his lawn. It will help the mower roll smooth and not bounce around..Like the channel, thanks

[@GrassDaddy]

yes will be doing that in the back, the front I'm going up to 4 inches ;-)

[@obadiah7771]

Got the barricade down, no Milo intil the end of may... first now coming this Saturday!!!!

[@GrassDaddy]

Awesome!! And your phone auto corrects mow to now too, drives me insane!

[@obadiah7771]

Grass Daddy awww man!!! Still, love the vids man!!!

[@philippegeorges7026]

Are you still happy with the Edwin ? What are the cons to buy one ?

[@GrassDaddy]

I sold it because I couldn't keep up with reel mowing. I think the biggest con is the width, other reel mowers are much wider so if you have a larger area it's that much more to cut. But otherwise I was happy with the machine I just couldn't keep up mowing daily!

[@gregau21]

Do you notice it cuts the grass much cleaner than a rotary? I'm on the fence whether to buy one or not. Would love your review of it.

[@GrassDaddy]

Yes it definitely does, but not at the higher heights because it doesn't suck up the grass blades. So if you are doing a low cut it's for sure worth it, but if you want it tall then a rotary is the way to go.

[@indigoridge]

Cross over to reel low KBC. Get some sand and level the lawn and give Ward Conner a run for best Low cut KBG.

[@GrassDaddy]

That's in the backyard ;-)

[@indigoridge]

Grass Daddy you’ll get addicted to the Swardman. Won’t be long before the front follow suit. I mean come on. Look at those stripes on KBG that is not all the way out of dormancy. Imagine that type of striping in August.

[@GrassDaddy]

Well the issue with it in august is watering, we have water restrictions and the front gets full sun all day so I don't think I can do it low in front

[@ushersports3076]

Hey GD, what height will you be cutting the front yard at this year ? and how about the back ?

[@GrassDaddy]

Front will be 4in back will be 3/4in

[@Gixer750pilot]

Wobbly stripe alert at 2:46!!!!!

[@GrassDaddy]

AKWARDDDDD lol

[@kevinleese8325]

Do you have blue grass, if so it looks really nice cut short.

[@GrassDaddy]

Yep!

[@JohnErik82]

Ever considered going Connor Ward-low with that reel mower?

[@GrassDaddy]

Yes in the backyard. We've texted enough where he's given me the confidence to do it hehe

[@jeanheinzelmann]

What is highest cutting setting

[@GrassDaddy]

2 inches

[@wayneessar7489]

Fun!

[@GrassDaddy]

LOTS of fun!

[@freethinker3161]

Do you see this becoming the girlfriend mower? Ryan Knorr just got one too. Looking forward to your opinion on it going forward.

[@GrassDaddy]

I think it fills a niche in the market. some people have been buying commercial reel mowers for their home lawn so this is much more 'affordable' than a commercial one and it is lighter etc. But that being said it's price tag keeps out most people from buying, and with the limited max height it limits it further. So it's a cool mower but it's gonna be up to those who just have to have a short cut lawn to decide if it's worth the price.

[@ugodaculeg]

Let me get that Honda youre not using.

[@GrassDaddy]

oh I'm still using it ;-)

[@chrisfink1]

Front looks bumpy. I predict you'll be sanding this season...

[@lsturbointeg]

Blue Grass King what does the samd do?

[@chrisfink1]

lsturbointeg levels the ground so you can mow low and have an even cut. Check out some of connor ward's videos.

[@GrassDaddy]

The front I'll be doing rotary mower and the back I'll be sanding and cutting short ;-)

[@keithscalley6361]

$2,500 for one of those swordsman mowers, to expensive

[@GrassDaddy]

Sure for most people it's insane but reel mowers are expensive in general. Even used ones are more expensive then my Honda ;)

[@GrassDaddy]

exactly!

[@tonywilliams49]

The lawn on my grave will be cut with that mower when my wife finds out the price, was i to purchase one.

[@GrassDaddy]

Hahahahahahaa

[@keithscalley6361]

I could buy a John Deer riding mower that can plow, till, collect leaves and almost pay the same $

[@GrassDaddy]

but can a riding mower cut at 1/2in? =P it's ok, it's not for everyone

[@Kricket1025]

Very bumpy.....need some leveling

[@GrassDaddy]

for sure!

[@bluemystic7501]

Just got into lawn care this year and have been watching a lot of your vids. The whistling background music is getting really old. Just my two cents.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

bluemystic7501 His channel His video His music selection

[@GrassDaddy]

soon you'll be whistling it too =P

[@bluemystic7501]

I'm serious. You have great content and you're a good guy. The music is annoying though. Do you want to get to the next level on this platform? Change up your music.

[@joemarchand8313]

@aguy: Are you the self-appointed bouncer for all the lawn dudes? Sure seems that way.

[@hwolf8]

I LOVE the whistling in the background... it gets me in the mood to work in my lawn. Don’t change nuthin’ for nobody, ya hear! :-)

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

That lawn isn’t ready for a reel mower

[@stevensolferino8486]

that is a horrible lawn dude so bumpy omg

[@GrassDaddy]

Yeah the winter frost heaves are bad. I tried using a roller but it didn't do much