How to mow the grass lawn mower

Arrangement in country houses and country estates of green lawns is becoming a popular occupation. At first glance, it seems that everything is simple in this matter: he allocated a place for a green lawn, planted a plot with grass seeds and waited for the field to turn into a green lawn. And only later comes the understanding of the need for proper care, and he, first of all, is skillful operation of the lawn mower. It turns out that cutting the lawn is necessary not only for beauty.

Why and how often the lawn is cut

Usually, lawns are planted with herbs of the cereal family, and shearing prevents their flowering and fruiting. This simple technique prolongs the growing season of plants, promotes good rooting, the growth of lateral green shoots and tillering. Regular haircut contributes turf compaction, and densely growing "cultural" grass prevents the growth and spread of weeds. Throughout the warm period, as a result of timely mowing, the green color of the lawn is preserved.

There is no certainty about the lawn mowing frequency. This parameter depends on several objective factors:

• type of vegetation planted;
• soil type and top dressing;
• weather;
• seasonal features of plant growth;
• purpose of the lawn.

The first lawn mowing starts in the spring after the grass on the planned lawn rises to a height of 12-14 cm. Over-mowed lawn is recommended to be mowed when the green has risen to 7-10 cm. Depending on the intended purpose of the green covering, the grass is mowed to a level of 4-7 cm. Subsequent mowing is recommended to be carried out each time the grass is pulled to a height of 2-3 cm above the desired .

In the summer, it is not recommended to cut the lawn too short to avoid early drying of the plants.

Cutting height adjustment on the lawn mower

Lawn mower structurally involves adjusting the height of the cut grass. The range of different models may vary.Manufacturers indicate the minimum and maximum values ​​of this parameter in the accompanying documentation. In low-cost models of interchangeable height positions often 3, in the more expensive and advanced may be 5-7 positions of the regulator.

For the care of bumpy lawns usually choose a model with a wider range of height adjustment.

Different models may vary the technical solution of the choice of cut height. There are two types of regulation: manual and mechanical. The first involves stopping the engine and actions to change the position of the regulator manually. The mechanical method allows you to change the cutting height by pressing a button on the control lever, without interrupting the process.

Basic Lawn Mowing Rules

Owners of running lawns wondering if mow high grass lawn mower. Judging by the reviews, a high-quality gasoline wheel unit with a roomy bunker for collecting mowed greens can cope with such a task in several passes. But the work is unpleasant: strong noise and harmful emissions.

Trim mow the lawn in disrepair much faster,but after the completion of this work, it is necessary to collect mowed greens with a rake.

Hence the conclusion: lawnmower owners should not allow high grass growth.

It also often raises the question of whether mow wet grass petrol lawn mower. The rules say: it is not recommended to work with a lawn mower in the rain or after watering, since such mowing is not of high quality and there is a risk to get ugly stripes on muddy ground

In addition, there are other rules that must be followed when mowing the lawn.

1. A hot summer day is not the best time to mow grass. Fresh sections dry quickly and their yellowness spoils the appearance of the lawn.
2. It is recommended to mow the lawn in the morning or in the evening in dry weather, a day after rain or watering, when the soil and grass is dry.
3. It is necessary to ensure that the lawnmower knife was sharpened. Working with blunt knives is fraught with troubles in the form of a jam of foliage and tearing out grass with a root.
4. Before mowing you need to rake to collect fallen leaves, tree branches and other debris, to level the occurring earthen mounds, formed as a result of the activity of earthworms,ants and other insects.
5. It is necessary to decide on haircut directionso that it is at an angle to the previous one. Otherwise, the appearance of the lawn will be associated with a washboard.
   
6. When mowing it is necessary to observe the parallelism of following and not to leave narrow lanes, paying attention to the grass under the wheels.

Mulching function in the lawn mower

In the care of beds and lawns, various methods of improving soil fertility are used. Mulching is a necessary exercise for rehabilitating lawns, as well as prevent soil erosion. As mulch, mowed grass has proven itself well. Periodically it is recommended to mow the grass and prepare compost from it, which in winter is used as organic fertilizer for the lawn.

On sale there are wheel units in which the mulching function is already built in. With this additional option, the lawn mower mulches the grass and un-harvested fallen leaves while mowing: the process consists of shredding and gently discharging organic matter to the clipped part of the lawn. The advantage of such models is obvious: the lawn is cleared of plant debris, which, in processed form, is returned to the soil surface and enriches it.But the cost of a lawnmower with additional features will be higher than the usual model.

Problems with lawn mowers

Like any used in gardening equipment, wheeled lawn mowing equipment requires compliance with the rules of safe use. Motorized equipment can only be operated in good condition - This is an unshakable requirement. And before you turn on the electric or gasoline unit, you must be sure to ensure its integrity. In carrying out work, you must comply with the general safety rules and the requirements of the instructions from the manufacturer.

There are five main problems in the process of using a lawn mower:

• hitting an obstacle;
• drip oil;
• knives are clogged with grass;
• the unit collects ground with grass;
• rough cut.

All problems are solved to some extent. In the first two situations, you will most likely have to seek help from specialists. And for the prevention of such problems, it is recommended to check the area before cutting for the presence of stones and other objects in the grass of the lawn, and also not to store the machine upside down.

Young soft and juicy grass can clog the hole for its release, and then there is unstable, torn operation of the motor. In this case, it is necessary to periodically stop work to clean the hole from adhering grass segments using a thin sharp tool.

When the mower powerfully rakes in not only grass stalks, but also clods of earth, it will help to correct the situation. cutting height adjustment so that the knife did not reach the ground. If a unit with a normally working motor cuts off grass with irregular stripes, shreds, then the problem with the knife is either blunt or not installed completely correctly.

Clarify the correct location of the cutting tool will help refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Sharpening a knife is best left to a specialist.

When working with a lawnmower, remember to use personal protective equipment. Regularly check the working inventory in time to identify defects and solve the problem before a serious breakdown occurs.