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Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Janet mahay, Jul 20, 2022.

  1. Janet mahay

    Janet mahay Gardener

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    Hi i thought i was hearing things someone mowing their lawn at dinnertime todayi looked out my window sure enough a nieghbour was mowing her lawn its sressed enough from the heat wonders never cease
     
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    • shiney

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      Lawns shouldn't need mowing in this weather but I admit I did run my mower last night to hoover up all the dead leaves from the trees. There's too much for me to rake and I filled six large barrows. It only took 15 minutes whereas it would probably take three times that - if I was physically able to rake that amount.
       
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      My grass is covered in leaves as I too am by a lot of trees but I wait till.next week after rain my grass is short but yellow in places or I ask you shineyas just recovering fromthe heat lol
       
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      The weeds are growing and flowering in my lawn even though the grass looks dead. Not worth getting the mower out though.

      Some people might be watering their lawns?
       
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        I know pretty much everyone knows this but there might be a few people lurking that don't.

        If your mower has adjustable cutting height, you can set it just above the length of the grass then it will serve as a lawn hoover to pick up any loose bits, while also topping any taller weeds that are coming through, while not actually cutting the grass.
         
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          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          Only weed flowers and some grass seed heads poking up on my grass.
          The grass is now dormant and brown, it can stay that way as far as I'm concerned. :biggrin:

          But it's surprising how just running the mower over it makes it look tidier.
           
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            That's exactly what I did. My mower has seven height settings that are easily adjusted by a pull on a lever. :blue thumb:
             
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              My grass is thick and green and sadly in need of a cut but I am too stressed to cut it.
               
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              • pete

                pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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                Mine is easily adjusted by crawling around on your hands and knees trying to get each wheel to lock in the correct position.
                But yes,it's similar, it involves a lever, all four of them. :biggrin:
                 
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                  I had a flymo years ago that involved a spanner and packing pieces to adjust the blade height, don't think I ever did.
                   
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                    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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                    You can see who the Rolls Royce owners are when it gets down to mowers. :biggrin:
                     
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                      Simple lever on left hand side which can be adjusted whilst in motion. With a lot of lawn I need a big one :roflol:

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                      • CanadianLori

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                        Years ago I accidently dropped the height on tne mower on one side only. Didn't notice it until most of thr way done and saw the lawn had a distinct shingled look!

                        Yes, my neighbour mowed his lawn last night and he doesn't water :scratch: He is a first time home owner so that explains somewhat and I am careful to only offer advice occasionally and when sought. I figure nobody wants an "interfering" neighbour.
                         
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