Posted by ss55 on May 31, 2015 at 11:12:42 from (173.16.23.173):
In Reply to: Re: LAWN MOWER posted by lenray on May 30, 2015 at 17:03:53:
I agree with Geo-TH, as much as possible landscape to eliminate the need to trim. We added hosta plants as borders around trees and buildings. They form a solid border that will stop most lawn grasses. The leaves overhang enough to give about four to six inches of leeway for mowers. They propagate quickly, divide them into four or six pieces at the spike stage in early spring.
Mulch also makes a great border if you don't mind adding more material every two or three years. That might be an easy way to start adding borders.
My experience with self propelled mowers is they are heavy and hard to maneuver in tight spaces, but they are easier to push up hills. On hills, rear wheel drive has better traction. For years we used a small Sears 20 inch mower for trimming and some mowing, it only weighed 70 pounds with a 4 HP Techumseh engine. I eventually wore out the cheap plastic wheels and put ball bearing wheels on the rear axle. Techumseh engines may not have a good reputation, but that one is over twenty years old with just reasonable maintenance.
I found some high wheeled mowers with the rear wheels far back were clumsy to maneuver because it is so hard to lift the front wheels to turn tightly. The high wheeled mowers with the rear wheels near the center of gravity were much handier. Before buying, have your wife pick the style she likes best by turning and twisting them around tight corners in a store.
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