Reel vs Rotary Lawn Mowers // Pros and Cons, Cut Quality, How To Mow Low

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Ryan Knorr Lawn Care

Ryan Knorr Lawn Care

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What is a reel mower and what is a rotary mower and how do they different in the lawn? Today l'll show you the pros and cons to reel mowers aka cylinder mowers vs rotary lawn mowers and what situation you may want to use one over the other. I'll discuss cut quality with examples from both mowers as well as the process of how to transition your lawn to mowing low with a reel mower if you decide to go that route.
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@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 2 жыл бұрын
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@fabioarias5561
@fabioarias5561 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like having a great lawn is low key one of those super addictive things that goes under the radar.
@mrsully8333
@mrsully8333 4 жыл бұрын
I'm obsessed now lol
@johnakridge2916
@johnakridge2916 3 жыл бұрын
Yup lol. I didn't even realize but your Right
@chines68
@chines68 3 жыл бұрын
But I always notice lawns! I don't want to be one of those people with the Tru-Green or Chem-Lawn sign in the front! I want to do it myself, with the fewest chemicals possible to achieve the look. I'm willing to put in the time.
@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite
@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite 3 жыл бұрын
I’m hooked now
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 3 жыл бұрын
don't worry the East Siberian Arctic Shelf Methane Bomb has been triggered. Abrupt global warming will be doubling soon. The Fungi are definitely gonna take over the lawns. haha. arctic-news.blogspot.com
@koomo801
@koomo801 4 жыл бұрын
As a veteran of using manual reel mowers on 419 Bermuda hybrids, I’d like to offer s few observations from my experiences: 1) when getting very low (1” and below) the lighter, less expensive reel mowers (such as the otherwise excellent Scott’s 20”) just don’t work well. Once your grass thickens up from the low cut, the mower (even the Scotts at its lowest setting of 1”) will bounce off the grass, making it necessary to go over areas repeatedly and from various angles. 2) heavier manual reel mowers add much needed momentum to the job, making hangups due to surface irregularities or super-dense areas a breeze to push through 3) the over all time to manual reel mow often vs using a typical 21” rotary less often will be about the same, the key difference is you can not afford to miss a manual mow by more than a day or two, making a rotary mower as a backup essential. With a higher quality, heavy manual reel mower, you can mow FAST. I typically sprint across the yard, and my mower never bounces, it just shreds through (it gets cuttings hitting my neck, but whatever) 4) the Fiskars is a great mower for the price but it will not get you down to 419 Bermuda low low levels 5) the $300+ 21” Mascot Silent Cut does sub-1/2” cuts with ease. It’ll eventually level your yard for you (by shaving off high spots). After one pass with it I realized it was worth the money (which is dirt cheap by rotary standards but around 3x the cost of the Scotts). It’s low scissor like cut changed the nature of my grass and had both neighbors and their lawn care professionals claiming that I had replaced my grass with something new. I can’t praise it enough. Takes me 30 min to do a very complex 4000 sq ft front yard and 20 min to do a 5000 sq ft simpler backyard (I sprint on the runs, like an offensive lineman hitting the practice skids). I’m 56 years old, fwiw.
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to try out that Mascot
@suzum.9713
@suzum.9713 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@soulja617
@soulja617 2 ай бұрын
Is there Any heavy duty Manuel reel mower under $200? I just need it for some spots that I can’t get on with my stand on mower because of the angle I would fall of my mower so I don’t need a big one a 14”-17” would do. I don’t need the 21” that’s too wide for the spot I need the reeler for
@astroid99
@astroid99 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, i hope your 60s treats you well!
@koomo801
@koomo801 2 ай бұрын
@@astroid99 Ha! TY! I have to take care of too many lawns now to use the manual reel and still have the time and energy to lift/ride/etc. I am thinking maybe of just doing it on my front yard (4000)..... But if anyone has smaller area to mow and doesn't mind the clippings getting all over them (keep some reel-mowing-only junk pants and socks and shoes around) it can't be beat. Everyone should exercise, but this way you get to admire the results of your exercise.
@grizzsoup
@grizzsoup 2 ай бұрын
Underrated video. For the novice, you presented great information between the different types of walk-behind mowers as well as their pros and cons. Great job as always Ryan!
@canorth
@canorth 3 жыл бұрын
“If you mow infrequently like once a week.” *laughs in Utah during a drought*
@landmarkcreations1183
@landmarkcreations1183 4 жыл бұрын
I cannot thank you enough for all the great content. My yard is looking a hundred times better than it used to and I tell everyone about your channel when they ask about my lawn
@gardenmoose4648
@gardenmoose4648 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching everything you put out. I’m about one year behind you but benefiting from it all, keep It coming
@BombedNevada
@BombedNevada 4 жыл бұрын
But how do you keep the golfers off your lawn?
@nooshoff
@nooshoff 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@adventuresofwillandshelby6013
@adventuresofwillandshelby6013 4 жыл бұрын
You don’t... We will find your yard... And we will golf it!
@ve5psl
@ve5psl 4 жыл бұрын
Hire a grumpy old man to sit on your step and yell at people
@adventuresofwillandshelby6013
@adventuresofwillandshelby6013 4 жыл бұрын
Paddywhacker93 we are the grumpy old men
@jakeford9073
@jakeford9073 4 жыл бұрын
The rodenator! Literally fills their burrows up with explosive gas and blows them away search on KZbin it's epic!
@sO_RoNerY
@sO_RoNerY Жыл бұрын
Reel all the way. No need to worry about gas, oil, tire replacement, belts, battery replacement..
@mdanielp2
@mdanielp2 3 ай бұрын
Sure do that with 2 acres 😂
@AChi__
@AChi__ Ай бұрын
​@@mdanielp2I can, with my remote controlled reel lawn mower 😎
@rickjames7576
@rickjames7576 Ай бұрын
​@@mdanielp2Good exercise !
@minoutv7347
@minoutv7347 4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you made this video. This is what initially got me in trouble with my lawn many years ago. Having tall fescue and not aware of its proper cut height, I initially purchased a reel mower with a battery assist (Brill). I was trying to be more environmentally conscious, and I heard reel blades gave a better cut. Plus I thought the battery power was great. For a while I could cut it with this mower, but as time went on, it became increasingly difficult. Over time the lawn turned into a weed salad. I’m so grateful for this lawn care community. I have been watching your videos since the beginning of this year, and thanks to your advice, I’ve been able to turn this lawn around. 👍🏻
@TT-eo5xj
@TT-eo5xj 3 жыл бұрын
or just stop being anal about lawns n fill your lawn w garfens that produce foods instead of chemicals
@lxiong1077
@lxiong1077 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Ryan. I’ve been cutting at 1.5” -1.75” on the same hrx you have. Tonight I went down on a test strip to ~1” and that’s when I realized I can’t go that low without leveling. I’m encourage to try but that maybe a project for next year. Enjoy all your videos..thanks!
@edwinmcc
@edwinmcc 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan. I bought a manual mower and it worked just fine. . . I had to run over a few more passes and the outcome was excellent. . . I have saved myself of the running cost of these machines. . .
@jedbarnett7093
@jedbarnett7093 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, Ryan! I learned a lot and you answered a lot of questions I had! Love your channel, and I never miss a video. Keep up the great work!
@milenstoimenov9532
@milenstoimenov9532 4 жыл бұрын
Great video again. 2 things: Frequency of fertilizer app at low mow can be still kept in check with an FMS fert (Fast, Medium Slow). Prill size also matters when mowing low. It improves distribution a lot. I personally will be using SGN 145 of FMS 21-4-12, 2% Fe and micros as probably a single late spring app at 1lbN/M.
@JimmyLewisMows
@JimmyLewisMows 4 жыл бұрын
The dethatching/power raking step is crucial. I had the same experience taking my front yard down. Made it so much easier. Feels much softer and more enjoyable to walk on after as well!
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
Completely agree
@SFXD24
@SFXD24 4 жыл бұрын
Dethatching Bermuda is not good
@danieltillman3858
@danieltillman3858 4 жыл бұрын
Love the video! I got into reel mowing when I bought a townhouse. Front lawn is 270 sqft. House had a reel mower in the basement. I didn't want to store oil and gas and a rotary mower because space is at a premium. Reel it is and I love it!
@DaddingAllDay
@DaddingAllDay 4 жыл бұрын
Dethatching is key! That dead stuff, if thick enough, will big down any mower. Awesome video!
@NicholasLittlejohn
@NicholasLittlejohn 3 жыл бұрын
👏
@RachelsSweetie
@RachelsSweetie 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thanks! Learned things about grass height. For my asthmatic family and some neighbors, air quality trumps cut quality so I've always used a push reel mower, which for me is the traditional mower dating back to the 1800s. Although I suppose scythes and livestock date back even further.
@theonlybuzz1969
@theonlybuzz1969 4 жыл бұрын
Once the crappy weather is on it’s way out and the grass starts to finally grow,. I get into the mindset of mowing as I feel it’s getting too long, this in turn helps with my mindset and depression a lot. After watching thing I’m looking forward to seeing some more sunshine and a nicely cut lawn. Thanks for your show, you pass on tips and trick that I would have gotten from my grandfather who was a greens man for a local outside bowling club. Keep up the great work and I will keep looking forward to seeing some of your new videos...Phil in the UK 🇬🇧
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thybigballs
@thybigballs 3 жыл бұрын
You are definitely one of those "Get off my lawn!" guys. :-)
@forward876
@forward876 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, mowing once a week is not often enuff...wow!
@MikkelKnudsen
@MikkelKnudsen 4 жыл бұрын
So inspiring to watch - I get addicted to these vids. Initially I bought a Gardena Sileno Smart 500 - but just borrowed a AL-KO Gudenaa GU 400 from one of my friends - and what a cut! Dont think Im gonna keep my Gardena Sileno Smart 500, might as well gonna sell it again. Cheers from Denmark!
@donalddooley209
@donalddooley209 4 жыл бұрын
Your lawn is pristine I enjoy your video's and the way I see my lawn
@laughitoff8647
@laughitoff8647 4 жыл бұрын
i like my reel mower. great channel by the way. anyway im not into a short grass look yet and the reel mower cuts extremely well. after using it i am amazed as to how even it cuts and takes the same amount of time if i had used a rotor mower. my opinion the rotor cant compete with the reel mower if you stay on top of your lawn mowing. i think i even hear my grass applaud and breath a sigh of relief when i use it.
@petercampbe11
@petercampbe11 4 жыл бұрын
quality information Ryan - the worst thing for a new lawn person is the sight of browning - knowing the reason behind it definitely helps
@johnjeffreyrichards234
@johnjeffreyrichards234 2 жыл бұрын
A very well-done informational video. A beautiful lawn that obviously is perfectly maintained. It`s a real art to manage a healthy lawn like this one. Much appreciated from up here in Canada! Thanks for this video.
@frankpeck1448
@frankpeck1448 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and educational video, Ryan! In 1953, my father bought our first self-propelled reel-style lawn mower, manufactured by REO, a division of the car/truck manufacturer, at the time. Years later, we replaced it with a rotary mower. It seems like our experience with the reel mower was that it seemed to cut the grass, instead of tearing it, as our rotary mower did. Maybe it was because my dad sharpened our reel mower blades regularly? Either way, it was an interesting experience. Thank you!
@johnroberts1509
@johnroberts1509 4 жыл бұрын
Ryan I enjoy watching all your videos. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into it.
@tdowns187
@tdowns187 4 жыл бұрын
Probably your most informative video to date, imo. Thanks so much!
@tkskagen
@tkskagen 4 жыл бұрын
Plus, I am Zone 8B (plants), so I typically cut my lawn at 2 1/2"-3 1/4". As these Northern Grasses are healthier at "longer lenghths". Any suggestions are WELCOME!😎 Thank you for sharing your video series! Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Western Washington State
@dividedbyzero9777
@dividedbyzero9777 4 жыл бұрын
Just started following your channel three weeks ago, wanting to get a better lawn. 10 days ago I dethatched, topsoiled and prepared the (now extremely bare) lawn. 8 days ago I sowed (with some RPR I got from the greenkeeper at my golf club), and today the first few leaves of grass has shown. Now I just need to convince my wife that a Swardman is essential. P.S. Temperatures are hovering around 15 C (60 F) at the moment.
@charadremur333
@charadremur333 4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@TheLawnGuardian
@TheLawnGuardian 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information! I'm loving the manual reel mow on my bermuda.
@tmaddrummer
@tmaddrummer 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative Ryan. I last used a reel mower many decades ago, and as nostalgic as it could be for me, I'm probably not going back there....... Thanks and Blessings Ryan!
@spencerwilton5831
@spencerwilton5831 4 жыл бұрын
Try a UK cylinder (reel) mower with 16 or 20 blades, the finish is amazing. We use them for cricket squares, bowling greens and tennis courts, they make them look like velvet.
@steghuman9063
@steghuman9063 2 жыл бұрын
I have just started to get interested in having a great looking lawn mind you I am 51, at your age it was really low on the priority list. But videos like yours contain invaluable knowledge and experience. Thankyou! Your lawn looks great.
@andrewp.619
@andrewp.619 4 жыл бұрын
That was a great video explaining what dedication it takes to mow low! It’s definitely not for everyone.
@aaronfrench8322
@aaronfrench8322 3 жыл бұрын
I think I found what I am binge watching for the next week!!!
@jbohardy
@jbohardy 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched many of your videos, but this is your best one to date. I've had a successful 2019 kbg renovation but fell victim to many o fthe things you touched upon on this video, grass crowns upon low cutting and dethatching, and fungus issues this late summer early fall. thanks again for the content
@soulja617
@soulja617 2 ай бұрын
So it’s good to cut the grass really short ? I thought that was the cause of my grass eventually dying and becoming mostly dirty brown grass
@ladytube64
@ladytube64 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I've gone back to a reel mower. I don't want to use gas and oil anymore and I need and want the exercise using a reel mower.
@Boodieman72
@Boodieman72 4 жыл бұрын
If you love your lawn, have the time and money then a powered reel mower with a cartridge system is what you want, if not then the rotary is for you. If you have steep hills then a rotary probably works best. Btw, Ryan, you should do a video on how to backlap your reels mowers.
@33shakey
@33shakey 4 жыл бұрын
What a Brilliant channel! Frequency is the key👍
@LemonScentedSquid
@LemonScentedSquid 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that I grabbed my fiskars 18 inch off marketplace. My fella was a little annoyed cuz I just bought a toro super recycled last year BUT I still use that on the backyard, and now I get to mow every day 💛💛💛
@Ronnie-fx1fq
@Ronnie-fx1fq 3 жыл бұрын
The sound of that rotary is synonymous with the smell of freshly cut grass and also the unmistakable scent of freshly distributed dog turd... Thanks for the vid bro!
@jlemieu1
@jlemieu1 4 жыл бұрын
Amen brother, great vlog to fill in the old school people
@Jonnymule
@Jonnymule 4 жыл бұрын
You are a God send for Joe six pack trying to keep up....Thanks Buddy!
@user-kb8ko1kh4g
@user-kb8ko1kh4g 4 жыл бұрын
Good sample video Ryan and information very helpful for those that don't know. I think👍
@tiffanysandoval6910
@tiffanysandoval6910 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciate the in-depth info on the lawn mower pros and cons.
@virtuesala6326
@virtuesala6326 3 жыл бұрын
My family is planning on getting the reel mower which I’m happy with🤗
@Mikeca300
@Mikeca300 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing grass! I hope that my yard starts looking that good. I am working on it. I clicked on because I wanted to compare a Reel Mower to a gas powered mower.
@albertoromero214
@albertoromero214 4 жыл бұрын
gas powered reels are also available.
@ReelLowDad
@ReelLowDad 4 жыл бұрын
I just finished the second mow on the front with the reel. Such a huge difference in quality of cut and the grass is responding better.
@trevormuggeridge4560
@trevormuggeridge4560 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@ReelLowDad
@ReelLowDad 4 жыл бұрын
@@trevormuggeridge4560 Trevor!!!
@jeffsmith825
@jeffsmith825 4 жыл бұрын
I've got a 900 square foot putting green and a 200 square foot "fairway" in my backyard. I sodded it last spring with 007 bentgrass and it's a hell of a project. I spoon feed nitrogen roughly every two months but the fungus and keeping bluegrass at bay are my most expensive efforts. I cut at least 5 days a week and use a Toro Eclipse reel mower. I keep the green at 1/10th of an inch during the spring and fall and 1/8th of an inch during the summer. The fairway is easier at 1/4th of an inch. People have a tendency to use too much fertilizer and burn out lawns cut low so glad you mentioned the light fertilizing part. I expect it to be another year or so before the green really hits it's stride but it's a lot of fun in the meantime.
@kwgoodwin
@kwgoodwin 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Gladiator Garageworks in the background!
@Jessedoespoo
@Jessedoespoo 5 ай бұрын
As a greens keeper I feel you covered alot of good points. Consistency is key.
@THIKKnASS
@THIKKnASS 3 жыл бұрын
I have a VERY small yard. I got rid of my lawn mower and getting a reel mower. I'm excited 🤗
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 3 жыл бұрын
It's fun!
@breeze787
@breeze787 3 жыл бұрын
Your yard is beautiful! Thanks for putting this up!
@losangelesrams8141
@losangelesrams8141 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video Ryan. You have quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels.
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@losangelesrams8141
@losangelesrams8141 4 жыл бұрын
@@ryanknorrlawncare You ever consider providing lawn care tips based on user submitted photos?
@mnlawnguy7902
@mnlawnguy7902 4 жыл бұрын
Nice placement of the SLS!!! I just received my Ryan Knorr Lawn Care sticker!!!
@nekton.avenger
@nekton.avenger 4 жыл бұрын
This is a good reference video for the future on compare/contrast the different mowers. Question and apologies if I missed the answer: how level does the land need to be to benefit from a reel mower?
@DIYDad1
@DIYDad1 4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t fired up my Honda rotary in over a month now. Manual reel mowing 11,000 sq ft twice a week I’ve gone full lawn crazy now. Sissy ryegrass! 😜
@timborski1210
@timborski1210 4 жыл бұрын
here in TX and i do my 7500 sq ft 2 times a week maybe 3 for my Bermuda. Its a workout, my goal is to get one of those Swardsman mowers.
@ucdan5
@ucdan5 4 жыл бұрын
tim borski curse you for bringing this mower to my attention! Thing looks freaking amazing!
@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite
@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao we are losing it, I’m with y’all now
@paultanner2007
@paultanner2007 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so helpful and all the information.
@TheLawnShark
@TheLawnShark 4 жыл бұрын
Always great information!
@user-jt8uy3vw1q
@user-jt8uy3vw1q 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the great informations.
@locutus1126
@locutus1126 4 жыл бұрын
I got a small yard and use a rotary. I do it every other day when I get home from work to unwind a bit and get some fresh air for 10-15 minutes. It's much more gentle on the yard but does not look anywhere as nice as Ryan's, dang his lawn is beutiful.
@justordinaryeverydaylife7977
@justordinaryeverydaylife7977 4 жыл бұрын
Makita makes a cordless scarifier marketed in UK, I would love to get my hands on it. I would dethatch the power cable with my luck if I had a GreenWorks or SunJoe 😉
@PatagonianDuck
@PatagonianDuck Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just got a 16" scotts elite and my bermuda is loving it
@entertainmentdirecttoyou
@entertainmentdirecttoyou 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos, Thanks Ryan!
@MrSavage77
@MrSavage77 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy mowing, but not enough time doing it every day or every other day....therefore I’ve tried a robot mower which is mowing every day. I’ve started with the highest setting, and week by week I went down to 1”. The lawn looks really great and thick....no thatch built up so far.
@jlemieu1
@jlemieu1 4 жыл бұрын
Next topic, bagging versus recycling clippings, please. Thank you
@NicholasLittlejohn
@NicholasLittlejohn 3 жыл бұрын
Mulching grass is far better for the lawn and environment.
@dronemaddness5148
@dronemaddness5148 4 жыл бұрын
As always, you hit this one out of the park. I cant to seem to get enough of your videos. For me personally, i have some health issue with being overweight and need to get out and exercise more. Mowing every other day or every day is a big deal for me. I'm almost as old as Conner and Alan but they seem to put in the time to stay fit. hahahaha :)
@onlysmartieshavetheanswer3657
@onlysmartieshavetheanswer3657 4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my first reel mower, only a small 30cm width for my front lawn. Looking forward to seeing the results
@MarcFun
@MarcFun 3 жыл бұрын
How did it go? any regrets? I got electric one for my front lawn , reel one is definitely easier to use though ...
@Uradamus
@Uradamus 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me so glad I'm not a suburbanite. I'm out in the woods and the vast majority of my lawn is moss. So it is basically no maintenance outside of leaf raking season other than the semi-sunny area down at the bottom of the front lawn where the septic drain field is located, that is basically the only spot that gets any sustainable grass growth. Thinking about getting a manual reel mower just to deal with that area, so I don't have to mess with all the expenses that come with maintaining and fueling the old rotary mower. There is a big row of shrubs blocking the view of the yard from the road, so no one but us living here see that grass anyhow, so I don't particularly care if things end up a bit uneven when just doing it once every week or two the way we already do. Still would be worth the savings. And besides, we don't go crazy with the sort of fast growth regiments you put your lawn through, so the grass growth is naturally slower, meaning we don't have to do it every other day just to keep it at bay, heh. Whatever nutrients the septic drain field is providing is the only fertilizer this lawn ever sees, lol.
@mickeyt107
@mickeyt107 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought an 18in American push reel mower after watching this!
@TheBen1tez
@TheBen1tez 4 жыл бұрын
that fiskar reel mower at 4 inches is awesome, I switch to that fiskar reelmower for that reason ( I love 3-4 inch cuts)
@craefte5203
@craefte5203 4 жыл бұрын
You're lawn looks great! You're the only one I know in KZbin that explained it that made total sense. Good job! I do have a question. Does it matter what kind of grass you have to go as low as you did. I have Florida's famous centipede grass. I don't see that type of grass works the way you did. But maybe you can enlighten me a little bit. Thanks!
@andrewkiepper3702
@andrewkiepper3702 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! Awesome!!
@chrisfink1
@chrisfink1 4 жыл бұрын
you forgot to talk about the use of PGR and its importance with low cut turf. good video! thank you.
@bucky5063
@bucky5063 4 жыл бұрын
Great video I needed this info thanks Ryan
@CALVINLNIKONT
@CALVINLNIKONT 3 жыл бұрын
It's fairly dry in my area and I never water the lawn so I cut it at 4" about once every week on 10 days so it doesn't dry out and burn.
@iainet
@iainet 4 жыл бұрын
Which regards to rotary mowers, the speed that you walk has an affect on the cut quality. If you walk more slowly the blades rotate more times over a given area and the suction has more time to lift the grass.
@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions
@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions 4 жыл бұрын
As always great information
@PrincernPrince
@PrincernPrince 4 жыл бұрын
Nice series by the way watched them all!!
@YardGuy
@YardGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you talked about how it is a bit more work to keep up with a shorter cut lawn. You definitely have to be dedicated to it.
@MrSavage77
@MrSavage77 4 жыл бұрын
Or you get a robot mower ;)
@koomo801
@koomo801 4 жыл бұрын
Every other day for me, but I can do it just before dawn and begin the day with a nice warmup! Much faster than how long it takes me to mow with my 21” Toro, too.
@DIYDad1
@DIYDad1 4 жыл бұрын
Dude I’m mowing 2x sometimes 3x a week right now at 1 1/4” lol. It’s a lot of work.
@YardGuy
@YardGuy 4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYDad1 I'm at 2 now. Not sure I can go much lower.
@DIYDad1
@DIYDad1 4 жыл бұрын
Jason G yeah that’s about as low as I can go with my Honda. Don’t get me wrong it still looks fantastic at that height with a rotary!
@jakescakes
@jakescakes 4 жыл бұрын
Can you go over which types of grass you have around your yard? KBG, Rye, monostands, mixes, I can't keep up.
@saiiiiiii1
@saiiiiiii1 4 жыл бұрын
What's the lowest height you would recommend with a rotary mower? (when keeping all of the other components of a healthy lawn under control)
@AsLawnandLandscaping
@AsLawnandLandscaping 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Awesome info!
@mendhamgolf
@mendhamgolf 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. Great video's!! Thank you for your help. Is there a better time of the year to begin the process of shortening your lawn? Is spring better than summer or fall? I live in New Jersey. Thanks.
@robertkattner1997
@robertkattner1997 4 жыл бұрын
I had a motorized reel mower in the 60's. 18" wide with a briggs motor on top. To bad they dont make them anymore.
@nelson1525
@nelson1525 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not paying $2000 for a small yard.
@UncleFester2240
@UncleFester2240 4 жыл бұрын
Reel mowers is REAL expensive and just a few years ago, you couldn't GIVE them away to homeowners. You're driving a market, Ryan!! :)
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
That green one is $70 so seems cheap to me 😀
@yongminhuh146
@yongminhuh146 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a manual 16" reel mower. I figured that it is better at mowing tight corners and against fences. Give me your professional opinions. Thanks for your educational videos.
@ErikJosefsson_
@ErikJosefsson_ 4 жыл бұрын
Goodlooking Ryan, #enjoythemow all machine are enjoy to handel.
@mikeclark3045
@mikeclark3045 3 жыл бұрын
I've been wondering how you kept a cool season grass so short, had no idea it could be trained to leaf out at lower heights.
@mattseipel6180
@mattseipel6180 4 жыл бұрын
Best video yet!
@dthedad7330
@dthedad7330 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'll need to level my lawn before getting into reel mowing. A project for spring! For now, it's a bumpy ride on the rotary.
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
The backyard is the same story for me but the manual reel still works fine on the bumps
@dthedad7330
@dthedad7330 4 жыл бұрын
@@ryanknorrlawncare good to know. I might give it a go early!
@michaelprice7005
@michaelprice7005 4 жыл бұрын
14:40 Greens fees cover a lot of different areas of a golf course, but if they aren't ridiculously high, and the course is well maintained, someone is doing there job properly. I don't play golf, but I do appreciate a beautiful course over a fancy clubhouse.
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
I was not talking about greens fees. I was talking about a 32 oz bottle of fungicide that costs $160 😬
@micocinaenalaska7661
@micocinaenalaska7661 Жыл бұрын
Excelente contenido!! eres un gran maestro de la materia ,gracias por compartir tu sabiduria y talento saludos desde ALASKA !!!!
@SilverCali11
@SilverCali11 3 жыл бұрын
LOVED this.
@julieyang8649
@julieyang8649 2 жыл бұрын
Showed this to my husband and he was flabbergasted.
@callmefrog76
@callmefrog76 4 жыл бұрын
Another amazingly informative video. Thanks, perhaps touch a bit on leveling the lawn before going to a reel mower so you won’t have scalp marks all over the lawn. Having a nice flat surface makes reel mowing possible
@ryanknorrlawncare
@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын
Very true but with dual rollers it can actually be fairly bumpy...ask me how I know? haha
@sunryzen6025
@sunryzen6025 4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful lawn.
@unos10
@unos10 4 жыл бұрын
your lawn is very nice, i like the look of it. im not going to do that much work on mine tho :D Still watching the video and learning! awesome
@patsullivan4046
@patsullivan4046 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan for the great info. I have an invasive weed. I believe it's called Henbit, it has little purple flowers on it. Any tips to get rid of this,
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