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Leveling Bermuda for reel mower
Posted on 8/25/23 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 8:42 pm
I purchased a reel mower and started cutting my backyard a few weeks ago and it's looking amazing. Tried on the lowest setting and the yard has slight I perfections and the blades bounce on these spots and it isn't flat. I ordered a leveling rake today. Should I use play sand, compost or a mix of both? Thanks
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Posted on 8/25/23 at 9:00 pm to LEASTBAY
Play sand in small quantities. Mason sand in bulk.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 9:12 pm to FlyinTiger93
I leveled it with a dump truck of sand a few months ago. It's not perfect. Gonna try to add a little at a time and get it flat. Will try the play sand
Posted on 8/26/23 at 7:47 am to LEASTBAY
Have to drag that sand in forever to get it right. When you think you have dragged enough, keep dragging.
Posted on 8/26/23 at 7:55 am to LEASTBAY
Mason sand. Leveling rake. Push broom.
Posted on 8/26/23 at 7:58 am to LEASTBAY
Compost sand mixes are nice if you want to bring some organic material into your yard. But being compost it will degrade. If you truly just need to level Mason sand/play sand as mentioned
Posted on 8/26/23 at 1:00 pm to LEASTBAY
Have thought about a reel mower but never used one. What’s the workout level? Does it bag? How often to use? Thx
Posted on 8/26/23 at 1:47 pm to PerplenGold
It's easy as hell if it's sharp on Bermuda. Been doing every 3 days or so. No slower than my rotary mower. Probably would be hard if grass was tall. It's so short the clippings just fall back into the grass and you don't see them .I imagine centipede or something broader leaf would be different.
This is the grass after using the mower for about 2 weeks wasn't watering much before but am now that I'm cutting it short.
This is the grass after using the mower for about 2 weeks wasn't watering much before but am now that I'm cutting it short.
This post was edited on 8/26/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 8/26/23 at 2:19 pm to PerplenGold
7 blade earthwise reel mower with a 5lb roller on the back. That’s if you have bermuda/zoysia. Don’t use it on st Aug or centipede
Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:10 pm to PerplenGold
My friend bought a very nice reel mower with a Honda motor on it. Decided that his yard was too small to effectively use it.
I know he wants to sell it. Let me know if you're interested. He's in BR.
Obviously, if your lawn is too small, probably not a great idea.
I know he wants to sell it. Let me know if you're interested. He's in BR.
Obviously, if your lawn is too small, probably not a great idea.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:24 pm to LEASTBAY
Add weight to it the reel mower to solve the bouncing.
Play sand like others have said will help and shouldn’t have the potential for weeds.
Depending on the kind of Reel Mower you have you may be able to add a roller to it. I have a Scott’s 7-Blade and a 13lb roller coming tomorrow.
Play sand like others have said will help and shouldn’t have the potential for weeds.
Depending on the kind of Reel Mower you have you may be able to add a roller to it. I have a Scott’s 7-Blade and a 13lb roller coming tomorrow.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 11:23 am to Grassy1
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My friend bought a very nice reel mower with a Honda motor on it. Decided that his yard was too small to effectively use it.
I know he wants to sell it. Let me know if you're interested. He's in BR.
Obviously, if your lawn is too small, probably not a great idea.
I may be interested. do you have any more info on the mower?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 4:18 pm to ELLSSUU
I have a great states 16in. I'll try to see if I can find a heavy roller. Didn't think of it.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 5:04 pm to LEASTBAY
Posted on 8/28/23 at 5:25 pm to ronk
Mine seems to have that already in the rear. I ordered the 16in Ashland roller to replace it. Hopefully with that and my leveling rake and some sand I can get it lower.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 5:27 pm
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