No Mow May

[Drago]

Had to do mine yesterday, first time since before winter. It was 30cms high. Had to strim it, then rake it, then strim again, then lawn mower. It's in a poor state so I've treated it with weed killer and grass grower in 1

Sounds like a scene from Predator!

 

[MontyVeda]

I haven't got a lawn mower.

 

[Dirk]

If my front lawn were that size I'd want a sit-on mower.

I'd thought about it but, at my age I thought the exercise would do me good, so I opted for a wide cut self propelled walk behind mower. Figured I'd get more exercise walking behind it, than sitting on my arse on a ride on.
Here's Harry the mower. 200cc of 4 stroke power.......and 2 cup holders.

 

[presta]

I'm having a no-mow 2023 I think.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I'd thought about it but, at my age I thought the exercise would do me good, so I opted for a wide cut self propelled walk behind mower. Figured I'd get more exercise walking behind it, than sitting on my arse on a ride on.
Here's Harry the mower. 200cc of 4 stroke power.......and 2 cup holders.

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That looks nice. My parents have had a John Deere mulcher mower for 12 years. But they can't find a mulcher with electric start and dolly wheels anywhere. They have quite a few obstacles so 360 front wheels are a must. But it seems no manufacturers are doing them now unless it's an ultra big, ultra expensive zero turn ride-on

 

[cyberknight]

already cut the grass twice this year and its ready for another cut when i feel like it , on late shift this week so its not liable to happen till the weekend .

 

[Jenkins]

Not a chance - did mine today and even with the cut height set quite long I've still got three large black sacks worth of clippings to dispose of.

 

[biggs682]

Couldn't go the whole of May without cutting the rear lawn so just done it.

 

[BrumJim]

Started late, and grass is growing madly. Daisies are being somewhat reluctant this year, so not really seeing the point at the moment.

 

[Chromatic]

That looks nice. My parents have had a John Deere mulcher mower for 12 years. But they can't find a mulcher with electric start and dolly wheels anywhere. They have quite a few obstacles so 360 front wheels are a must. But it seems no manufacturers are doing them now unless it's an ultra big, ultra expensive zero turn ride-on

https://hyundaipowerequipment.co.uk...c-petrol-lawn-mower-includes-600ml-engine-oil

This doesn't seem to say it comes with a mulching attachment but the Hyundai mower I have like this (can't remember what model exactly, sorry) came with one.

Edit to add just had a proper look, does have a mulching option according to the specifications.

 

[Milzy]

Anyone doing No Mow May this year?

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Astroturf so yes.

 

[Accy cyclist]

My housing association only cuts the grass when it is really necessary.......... ie 2 feet tall
And the council is no better our cycle path becomes unusable

The H/A I rent off are pretty good. From late March till early/mid October they strim and mow every fortnight. This month the workmen have even skipped round the daffodil chutes, not mowing over them to give the daffs a better chance of flowering next year. I think the earliest you should cut daffodil chutes is early June. 🤔

 

[Gillstay]

I cut for a bit longer as its been so wet and then will stop till the autumn. Why carry on such a Victorian idea. An collecting it seems crazy work making.

 

[Electric_Andy]

https://hyundaipowerequipment.co.uk...c-petrol-lawn-mower-includes-600ml-engine-oil

This doesn't seem to say it comes with a mulching attachment but the Hyundai mower I have like this (can't remember what model exactly, sorry) came with one.

Edit to add just had a proper look, does have a mulching option according to the specifications.

looks perfect thanks. I have sent them the link. My Dad wants to continue using their current one which doesn't start again when it's hot (possibly fuel evaporating in/after the carb) and it's a pig to start with the pull start anyway, plus the clutch is on it's way out. Hopefully my mum will force him to buy a new one!

 

[rogerzilla]

I cut for a bit longer as its been so wet and then will stop till the autumn. Why carry on such a Victorian idea. An collecting it seems crazy work making.

You don't play croquet? Pleb.