Manual reel lawnmower—does anyone know about these? I want to get one because I will be in large of mowing a medium sized lawn and like the quiet snick-snick as opposed to the roar and smell of a regular one.
I want one with a high setting, 3” or more, as the zoysia does much better when taller than it did when it was shorter. I will probably keep it a bit shorter but it may get too tall from time to time.
Is there any particular thing one needs tok or or consider? Do you have to sharpen the blades often? One site said every 6 to 8 mowings (without specifying the size of the area mowed 🤔), another said every 2 or 3 years...
And some sites say to get one with a slight gap between the thing and the blades because otherwise it will need sharpening less often, but I thought they needed to touch to cut?
PING to Post #33 for questions on using manual lawn mowers.
I can’t help, Chicory. I have an ACRE-plus of lawn to mow, so I’ve indulged in a zero-turn mower, which I absolutely love. ;)
I vaguely remember using one when I was a kid and was glad when my dad bought a gas powered rotary mower.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/best-reel-lawn-mowers/
Mentions Fiskars as being good for longer grass/lawn. (it’s a blog so ymmv)