Want to be a homeowner who reel mows? // Should you reel mow your lawn? // Is reel mowing for you?

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4 жыл бұрын

I rotary mowed for 3 seasons. I've manual reel mowed for 1. Now, it's time to decide it it's right for me to invest in power reel mowing. I'll reveal my decision in this video. I give you some insight into my thought process and how I made up my mind. Lawn care has become a big part of my life, and I really enjoy it. I've learned that to play the game and best take care of my bermudagrass lawn the way I want to, I have to have the right equipment. Does that mean I need a power reel mower? Let's find out!
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@cefarther3945 11 күн бұрын

He is right, commitment. I love my reel mower. So far, so good. I just gotta' get up early when the sun comes up to mow otherwise when it's hot outside, I won''t do it because the wokr-out is too much for hot hot weather.

@TheEBrig 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the official unboxing and first use videos! Thinking of doing the same thing myself, so I will be watching your channel and your thoughts VERY closely. Great video as always my friend!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm editing the unboxing vid now. Going to give it a few runs on the lawn before a first impressions vid. I want to get the kinks out and make my mistakes so you don't have to if you pull the trigger. I've already created a playlist on the channel titled, "Guide to Power Reel Mowing." That'll make it easier for ya to follow. Appreciate your support. I'll work hard to deliver for ya! 👊

@btrook1981 4 жыл бұрын

How exciting this is awesome! Love to see you make the jump to a powered reel. I think you will really enjoy it. I imagine next season you’ll be wanting some plant growth regulator. Looking forward to following along.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Super happy to have made the leap. It was just a matter of time, so what better time than now! I appreciate ya following and supporting the channel. Means a lot! 👊

@williamjohnson9727 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new equipment. That Honda engine is a beast. I'm also glad to see you went with something different than the Toro or Swardsman. I can't wait to see your 1st mow.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Yeah it is. I'll be chatting about that first mow soon. Appreciate your support as always!

@RaulSachsCarrillo 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Exactly the same one I was looking at for a while especially for the size of yard just waiting for winter to pick one up for the next season. Just sticking to the manual one for now. And definitely looking forward to the videos with it in use and how you like it good choice and after all the research I'm sure it wont disappoint either.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! I'll definitely keep ya posted as I get more use and learn more about it. Appreciate ya!

@RaulSachsCarrillo 4 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns thank you 🙏

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@KyleSteele88 4 жыл бұрын

Man yes! Excited for you! Can’t wait for the next videos!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate ya. I've got a couple more vids coming before I give my first impressions. I want to give it a few spins before doing a review. Want to make my mistakes, so I can give y'all more!

@SuperTA329 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet. I told the wife I want a powered but not until the lawn is leveled and ready for one. Very excited to see your thoughts with your new reel. Congrats.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Good idea to wait on leveling. Even as much as I've leveled, I can already tell I need more. Never ending I guess. I'll be putting my first impressions out soon. Want to get a couple uses under my belt, so I can give ya more details. Thanks again!

@andrewgilliam5894 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, man. Powered reel mower is definitely on the list but a top dressing is definitely needed prior for me as well. My lawn will never be exactly level, as I am on a hill. But all of the bumps and divots need to be addressed.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Good call. I'll be giving some feedback in future videos about how the bumps and dips impact the mower and cut. Thanks for watching.

@Aerialphotovito 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Travis on that new machine it’s gonna be great 👍🏻 wish I had a lawn I could reel mow maybe some day 😁😁see that your coming up on 2k subs that’s wonderful bro keep em coming

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It's super exciting. Appreciate your support and helping me get there!

@kayakMike1000 3 ай бұрын

Yeah... You gotta reel mow way more often. You gotta power rake and dethatch so the gound isn't too bumpy. Makes the job easier, but its great exercise. Btw, mine is just a push unpowered and i only just started dethatching. I think the previous owner _never_ dethatched and grew the grass at least six inches between cuts....

@cmartinjr2 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Congrats, looking forward to those reel mowing vids...

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your continued support. Vids coming soon!

@anthonydickman757 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cool man! I’m excited to follow this topic with your channel. Great video! New subscriber here, I’m working my way down low with my push reel mower and hopefully the perennial ryegrass w bluegrass stays happy along the way. Only down to 1-3/4” so far. Keep em comin BL!

@BudgetLawns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Welcome. Thank you! I appreciate ya. I've got a playlist on the channel page to make it easy to follow along.

@SplashBucketz 4 жыл бұрын

congrats on the new mower mate. can’t wait for these upcoming videos!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate ya watching and staying tuned!

@DugEphresh Жыл бұрын

Good god, those are for the pros. It cost more than my car, but best of luck because you deserve the best! Been binge watching your channel because its so good and I value your advice.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I appreciate that. Scratch that. Wrong video lol. This reel mower isn't too bad price wise at all. It's by far the most homeowner affordable. Especially compared to commercial greens mowers. Thank you for the support!

@andyslawncareandoutdooradv 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I wish I had Bermuda and could reel mow but I don't think it can't survive northern Illinois winters! Maybe one day I hope to reel mow KBG! Can't wait for more content on this mower

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Yeah, it'd be tough on the bermuda that far north. KBG looks great reel mowed too. Appreciate ya man!

@RaulSachsCarrillo 4 жыл бұрын

Yea reel mow that KBG it looks great!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@chrisweld2903 3 ай бұрын

I got one bc of no gas,low maintenance and some knowledge in the past of using on a golf course. I love a good looking yard.

@BudgetLawns 3 ай бұрын

👍👍

@SunnyBermuda 4 жыл бұрын

☀️Sweet!!! You gonna love that powered reel!! At least that manual reel taught you some respect and will make you really appreciate that engine!! 😂 Look forward to seeing it in action. 👍☀️

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

That it did. That it did...mad respect. Haha. I'm glad I went that route first. But every 2 days with temps in the mid 90s and double/triple cutting = too hot, too much time, and not very enjoyable. No doubt I'll enjoy the engine. Does the Instagram pic makes more sense now? I made sure to start on the worst side of the lawn in the back to play around with different cutting heights. I knew it was coming, but I'm still not happy about it. 😢Thanks bud!

@SunnyBermuda 4 жыл бұрын

Budget Lawns ☀️Yeah, IG pic makes perfect sense now! You’ll have it dialed in quick, and looking like carpet.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

😂Fertilized 5 days before, watered it good after the first mow. Temps in the mid 80s to 90 with nothing but sun. It'll bounce back fast. Ready for that carpet for sure.

@donslawns1 4 жыл бұрын

Upgraded from the bicycle to the motorcycle. I like it! 🤙🏼

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

You're next bro!

@donslawns1 4 жыл бұрын

Budget Lawns you’re right!! 👀 I need to!

@coachpix 4 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS !!! Keep it going

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!

@stevewhitaker7545 4 жыл бұрын

Nice !!! You and Ryan Delk are gonna be dominating the CT on KZfaq !!!! Congrats

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Steve! Pretty excited!

@jarrodsp71 4 жыл бұрын

Ready to see it in action!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Soon my friend! Thanks for watching!

@kove 4 жыл бұрын

Good choice getting a roller with it!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Definable must!

@samcooper430 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Still haven’t made the decision to try a reel mower but it’s tempting. Question, what do you put down in the fall to prep for spring? Will spectracide with crab grass preventer work? Thanks for all you do neighbor!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'll be doing a fall prep video soon. All I'm going to put out is a half rate of fert and the Spectracide pre-emergent. It worked awesome last fall and winter. More details to come. I appreciate ya!

@saullopez2217 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats, I’ll be qualifying in that video

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Right on man! Thanks for watching!

@BermudaBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Man, I'd like to make that jump

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You'll make it. Just has to be the right time. It was that time for me. 👊

@kelcritcarroll Жыл бұрын

Your grass is beautiful……your neighbor must hate u! Hahaha!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Thank you!

@arizonahascactus9697 8 ай бұрын

Ive enjoyed watching quite a few youtuber's like yourself whos channels focus on reel mowing and live in typical suburban usa. Your lawns are amazing and beautiful. I always wonder what your direct neighbors think when your lawns make everyone elses lawn on the block look downright bad in comparison. I can't help but think you have neighbors who secretly wish your lawn mysteriously died just so they could stop feeling so inadequate when they head out their front door. 😂

@BudgetLawns 8 ай бұрын

Lol, thank you. Appreciate the support.

@LawnPusher 4 жыл бұрын

Been on the website to order one so many times its ridiculous. I have moles, so finally stopped thinking about it and rotarylow mowing for now

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

I feel ya man. I finally couldn't take it anymore after 2 years of looking. I'm always impressed with how low your rotary can go and look so good. Seems to be working, but I know you'll cross over before too long. Thanks bud!

@mrlove0912 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations,, your commitment is Reel...

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. I see what you did there. Indeed it is. Thank you very much. Appreciate ya tuning in!

@wesoakes 4 жыл бұрын

Yessssssssss I love mine

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

👊Me too! Thanks man!

@TurfTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 🎉👌🏾🌱

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Looking forward to your pickling video. Homemade pickles are hard to beat!

@mindfestival Жыл бұрын

Subscribed.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@sdepriest1 4 жыл бұрын

A power reel mower! Got the Honda. I want to see how she cuts!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Soon my friend! Very soon! 👊

@markgillott808 2 жыл бұрын

Shoutout Boys and Girls Club! Great Futures Start Here!

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed they do. 👍👊 appreciate ya.

@petergunn9149 4 жыл бұрын

I use Fiskars reel mower it rocks👍

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard great things about it. The Earthwise 7 blade manual treated me well so far this season. Those little manual ones are great for the $$$.

@coryCuc 2 жыл бұрын

What was the cost of the mower you ended up getting? I'm looking at the exact same model.

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

If I recall, it was somewhere around 1600. Much more affordable than a lot of the other units out there if you're wanting new.

@gabygol70 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the purpose of reel mowing is it just the clean cut look?my nosey neighbor look at me like I’m an idiot when I reel mow

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

It's a cleaner cut and looks better, in my opinion. The clean cut can aid in keeping the grass healthier. With all that said, the benefits and purpose really comes down to the homeowner. You can rotary mow and have a nice, beautiful lawn. So you don't have to reel mow to accomplish your goal, unless reel mowing is the goal, of course haha. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@Ptro1 2 жыл бұрын

How would reel mowing on a semi bumpy yard work?

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any problems at all with it. A roller on the mower makes it even better. Appreciate ya watching.

@YardGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I am ready to play yet. I will just watch others play for now!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes being in the stands isn't always a bad thing. Haha! I guess I was there too long though!

@YardGuy 4 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns Can't wait to see how it works out for you. I can imagine if I lived down South I would have been reel mowing by now.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you would have too. I'm behind on videos right now. Looking forward to seeing your striping one from earlier. I guess I'll see some stripes now!

@RaulSachsCarrillo 4 жыл бұрын

😂👏I'll watch too and Manuel push still waiting for all this work on my street to finish so I can actually concentrate on my lawn for the KZfaq's

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@kbkesq 3 жыл бұрын

Curious how it is for marathon turf in California.

@BudgetLawns 3 жыл бұрын

Marathon likes to be cut between 2 and 4 inches if I’m not mistaken. Reel mowing is best suited for shorter cutting heights - inch or less usually. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching and the question.

@JGsgarage_unboxings 2 жыл бұрын

I want to pick up a reel mower. Gas is going crazy here

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

You ain’t kiddin. Really hurts the budget. Thanks for watching.

@Nikolasto77 Жыл бұрын

Do you think reel mowing makes a dramatic-enough difference in the quality of the lawn to justify the two grand on a new reel mower? Asking because I am interested in reel mowing but don’t want to spend the cash if I can get similar results with a sharp rotary mower.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

It really does make a difference compared to a rotary. But, I would recommend getting a manual reel mower to start out if you haven't already. That will at least give you a taste of it to decide if you want to spend the money on a powered one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@Christian-bq9zv 2 ай бұрын

What's the difference in the look of the grass between manual and power?

@BudgetLawns 2 ай бұрын

No washboarding as a result of the reel spinning faster.

@Nikolasto77 2 ай бұрын

@@Christian-bq9zv LOL! I am assuming this means the reel mower makes a HUGE difference!

@BudgetLawns 2 ай бұрын

Depends on your expectations. Some will tell you that it’s beyond a huge difference. For me, it obviously wasn’t big enough as I sold my power reel mower and have since gone back to rotary mowing and couldn’t be happier. Depends on what you’re looking for.

@okielawnguy 2 жыл бұрын

What type of Bermuda grass do you have?

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

Just moved into a new house. Funny you ask as I’m trying to find that out right now. Builder didn’t know what the landscapers use. I hope to have an answer soon. In the end, it really doesn’t make much difference to me. Imma make nice no matter what. Appreciate ya watching and the question.

@jlvoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I like to think I influenced your choice by my sweet Insta pics! I can't wait for the videos!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely made me want it more! Thanks brother!

@lwind4275 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@AdvancedLawn 4 жыл бұрын

Love reel mowing does wonders for stoloniferous grass. I wish I shared my experience on my channel. Also check out my eBay lawn products video. Good video buddy

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah, it's so worth it. Appreciate ya watching!

@lefttool7928 4 жыл бұрын

YYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

BBOOOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIII!

@DavidNance 4 жыл бұрын

Travis, can you take a road trip to over here in SC to help me convince my better half that I need to spend the $$ on one of these bad boys? Ha

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

😂 Just tell her to tune in to all the videos I'm putting together in a playlist. She'll get the picture. Haha. Thanks for watching bro!

@DavidNance 4 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns I get funny looks when she see me watching lawn care KZfaq channels.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I feel ya man. It just comes with the territory.

@stilltlrforlife 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had an old skool power reel mower from the 50s, he used it forever, reel mowing isnt really that different than regular cutting with proper lawn care. If youblike the way it looks, go for it..no need to ponder and do a whole analogy on it...just do it..then you will know..

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. Cool.

@petergunn9149 4 жыл бұрын

How much is that power reel mower💰💰💰

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

It's the most affordable one you can find new. You can get it without the Honda and front roller with a Briggs and Stratton engine for just over a grand before taxes and shipping.

@Maugwa 3 ай бұрын

Reel Rollers Buford, Ga Thank me later.

@jeffzimmerman25 4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber... what area are you in? Great video

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Right on. Thank you. I'm in northwest Arkansas. Appreciate ya! 👊

@jeffzimmerman25 4 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns nice! I'm a bermuda guy from Oklahoma. Havent gone to the reel yet but mow as low as I can with the zero turn. I'll probably be doing the same as you soon

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. We're neighbors! Definitely a progression up to the reel for me. It's pretty great so far. Great things can be done with a rotary as well. Keep me posted if you make the jump. Appreciate ya joining us here.

@Adrian_2reall Жыл бұрын

Do you live in Texas

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Arkansas

@webfeet1564 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get rid of your rotary mower. Just a tip.

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Gotta keep it as a lawn vacuum. 👍

@macinfloydvolk 2 жыл бұрын

Reel mowers are the “old fashion” mowers

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

The OG of mowers for sure. Thanks for watching.

@912ruckus2 Ай бұрын

5 minutes and you completely talked me out of the idea. Thank you.

@BudgetLawns 29 күн бұрын

I’m 100% back to rotary mowing now. No regrets. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@TheLawnTools 4 жыл бұрын

Booya

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

👊 Thanks man!

@brandonmize9355 Жыл бұрын

Are you a southern baptist preacher

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha I get asked that all the time. Not a preacher but I am a teacher.

@Jackson-tw3kc 2 жыл бұрын

2 to 3 days? get some PGR bro

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, why would I deprive myself of something I enjoy? I'm a teacher, so I have the time in the summers. Plus, at my new house, I'm working on a lot of natural spaces and flower beds to reduce the amount of turf that will be manicured. That's my PGR. Big lawns of grass are boring in my opinion.

@petergunn9149 4 жыл бұрын

Change your channel name to blow your budget lawn👌

@BudgetLawns 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Good one. It's not blown if it was budgeted for. That's how budgets work. You set it and hope to come in on budget. I've wanted it for 2 years and just now got it. Did you not hear that in the video? Blowing a budget is not having the money and buying something on a whim when you can't afford it. Channel name won't change. Thanks tho.

@rj-zn3cw 10 ай бұрын

Why can't a reel mower be electric? Caring for an engine sounds like unnecessary work.

@BudgetLawns 10 ай бұрын

I feel ya! Thanks for watching.

@DeepThinker193 2 жыл бұрын

dawm. You're yard is absolutely shidding on your neighbors.

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Appreciate that. A little hard work goes a long way. Thanks for watching.

@Masterdebator881 2 жыл бұрын

Terrible! All you did was talk about your new mower! Nothing related to the title.

@BudgetLawns 2 жыл бұрын

🍺 😎

@timwilliams347 Жыл бұрын

lawn culture is so fucking weird if you think about it

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I mean, you’re not wrong. So are many other hobbies. Thanks for watching.

@gurubandhukhalsa9193 3 жыл бұрын

What a waste. I learned nothing.

@BudgetLawns 3 жыл бұрын

Have a good one. Appreciate ya.

@kelcritcarroll Жыл бұрын

When i was a fourth grader…. The next door neighbor hired me to reel mow her gras…the grass was about 8 inches long and I didnt have the strength to push that old dull reel mower she had since probably the early 1920’s…….i only got a few feet of that grass cut and she ended up having some man come to mow it…..i think i just didnt even say anything just left and walked home which was next door …..she should have known I wasnt able to do that…..perhaps she was trying to get rid of me….maybe i bugged her or something…….augh, i dont know🤦‍♀️🥹🥺🥺🥺 ps…u have a nice clean neat garage!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

LOL, that sounds like a nightmare trying to cut tall grass like that with a reel mower. Thank you for sharing and the kinds words!