Re: O/T Is there any common sense anymore

Posted by cat236 on July 10, 2007 at 02:38:54 from (64.136.49.229):

In Reply to: O/T Is there any common sense anymore posted by Farmall MD on July 09, 2007 at 14:29:35:

Modern machines have capabilites that are beyond that of many dreams of the fortys and fifties.Mowing equipment of today having blade tip speeds of 14,000 RPM and up, and specifications of "acres per hour" have changed the game.Professional landscapers mow in a striping pattern for several different reasons. It is the most time effective way to mow large areas.With the efficiency of todays decks, mulching is the best way to deal with clippings, it also allows for a much healthier lawn.Grass clippings are reduced to very small pieces which soon decompose, and deposit nitrogen into the lawn.It also provides a healthy thatch layer that encourages good root development.This pattern of mowing is the most common in the commercial world of today.When dealing with tall grass as you have listed it is best to raise the deck height and make two passes over area.It will still be quicker then forcing machine as you described.Most manufacturers of lawn equipment agree on removing one third of the blade of grass at each cutting.When routinely mowing, and only removing one third, these modern machines are more then capable of "double cutting" at higher speeds to accomplish the above listed benefits.Direction change is a requirement when mowing in this manner,it to promotes a healthier lawn. My dad says there is more then one way to skin a cat...in todays world I say, credit goes to the young man for at least getting out there and working. Too many today dont want to do anything.For those of you with equipment up to this task,try it out and time yourself it should go much quicker.Note that when coming to an obstruction in an open area such as a tree do not drive around tree in a "circle" to trim.Simply trim only one side, and on your next pass trim the other side. Good luck.

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