You Don't Need a Nice, Expensive Lawn Mower To Get a Nice Lawn

You Don't Need a Nice, Expensive Lawn Mower To Get a Nice Lawn - Tips to Mow Lower w/ a Rotary Mower

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Жыл бұрын

If you've been seeing all the reel mowed lawns online and thinking you can't achieve that because you don't have a reel lawn mower and your lawn is too bumpy, then I'm about to tell you why you can. In this video, I'll explain why you don't need a nice, expensive lawn mower to get a nice lawn. You'll hear tips to mow lower with a rotary mower. Sometimes, it's not about the lawn equipment, it's about how ya use it!
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@benhite8869 Жыл бұрын

All those flower beds give me anxiety.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha. One day they’ll all be covered in ground covers and other evergreen shrubs and perennials. Aside for a little cleaning up in spring, maintenance will be very little. I plant stuff that doesn’t need much attention at all but still provides plenty of color. Thanks for watching man.

@richardportelli1983 Жыл бұрын

The front yard is looking amazing brother.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. The process has been fun, but I'm so ready for it to be finished. Appreciate ya watching.

@Cgars4me Жыл бұрын

I just want a nice lawn, don't need reel for that. Water, Feed, Water, done!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

💯💯 it’s that easy. Thanks for watching!

@billy2bob63 Жыл бұрын

With a 1,000lb zero turn rotary mower God don't mow the same direction every time because you'll regret it! Things are looking good Travis!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Yes! Great point. Appreciate ya adding that. Thanks for watching.

@bargainbrothers4598 11 ай бұрын

Nice

@BudgetLawns 11 ай бұрын

👍👍

@speeddemon0712 Жыл бұрын

So it sounds like you're done with the California Trimmer?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

It’s looking more and more like it. As optimistic as I was to use it on this new lawn, it’s just not suitable for enjoyable reel mowing. Too many slopes and cumbersome to transport. I will use the earthwise 7 blade in spots tho. Thanks for watching.

@mitchcooper107 Жыл бұрын

Bada bing bada boom!! Excellent tips. Your front is going to flow so nicely with the back now. Great job! 💯

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Really looking forward to having 2 sides of the lawn again lol. 👊👊

@andyslawncareandoutdooradv Жыл бұрын

Simple, straight and to the point! The lawn looks super tight the way your cutting it right now! On a side note, the front landscaping is looking 👌

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Appreciate that. Great to hear from ya. Hope you're having a good summer.

@tbdh20 Жыл бұрын

Real lawn tips for us everyday weekend warriors, Nice.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Glad ya like it. That's what I'm here for. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

@DadBuiltDIY Жыл бұрын

Solid video. I'm an old fashioned rotary guy, myself.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

@lanieroutside Жыл бұрын

Front yard is looking amazing! I owned a tb130 when I lived in TN and it was a solid mower wish I kept it. Only on KZfaq does a Bermuda lawn have to be reel mowed. In the real world 99% of Bermuda grass is mowed by rotary with the exception being sports fields. That being said I wouldn't mind picking up a reel one day when I have time but never getting rid of the good old fashioned lawn mower! Great topic.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. You hit the nail right on the head. Appreciate ya chiming in with that. Have a good day man!

@WooderBoyProductions Жыл бұрын

New invention Goat mowers.😂

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

😂😂 The kids would love that. Thanks dude.

@ocauto22 Жыл бұрын

👍

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya.

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

I am waiting for the robo reel mower to come out 🤣🤣

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, wouldn't that be something!? Thanks for watching man.

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns great tips as always Bud . I have used them myself when I used my rotary in the past 👊

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👊 Now it confirms that I'm not crazy. 😂

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns Haha or we both are lol

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

💯💯😂😂

@toddmiller7541 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I finally got the front lawn under control, working on the back now, it's a mess. 😅

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👍👍 keep up the good work. Appreciate ya watching.

@arielrodriguez6980 Ай бұрын

The 2019 lawn pic looks super nice! What is the height of cut on the 2019? I have been doing 1".

@BudgetLawns Ай бұрын

Right at an inch as well. Thanks for watching. Appreciate you!

@arielrodriguez6980 Ай бұрын

@@BudgetLawns Thank you!

@michaellord1389 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Yes for dang sure, use a rotary. You can still cut low. I have a MTD rotary I bought form H Depot for $200 10 years ago. I service it twice a year and works like a dream. I mow at about 1 in out here in Oregon.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thought I would be upset that my new lawn is not conducive to reel mowing with all the slopes. But I'm really enjoying the undulations and rotary mowing now. Appreciate ya watching and your input.

@timborski1210 Жыл бұрын

My lawn still isn't smooth either and you are right about going different directions. Even with a reel mower my lawn will scalp in some directions where it didn't when I go the other. Only time and leveling will fix that lol. I do mix it up still since I like the stripe action.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

You got it figured out man. Sand is the ultimate solution. Thanks so much for watching and your insight as always.

@TheDylan6908 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent vid Travis. Thank you brother.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching!

@paulscheirer2368 Жыл бұрын

Good tips Travis. I just about do them all. My HOC is at 1.5 with my EGO.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on man. Not surprised that I’m not the only one! Thanks for sharing. 👊

@bobzilla6618 Жыл бұрын

Nice! You're throwing down the knowledge in this one, Travis! I hadn't thought about a few of the tips you gave in the video that I'm going to have to try out next mow! Have a great rest of your weekend, brother 🤜🤛!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Let me know if you see similar results from doing this. Appreciate ya watching. Enjoy your weekend. 👊

@vinnypinatelli221 Жыл бұрын

I just planted kbg and perennial rye i only have a rotary mower so this is helpful Because i definitely want to.mow low!😊 thank you my friend i appreciate your videos !

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on man. I think you'll do great with a rotary going low. Thanks so much. Appreciate your support!

@vinnypinatelli221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate the support I'm sure it will my friend

@daza2020 Жыл бұрын

Love it I always mow forward the mow over the excact line so double cut over same line 👍👍👍👍👍 bit longer but great result 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👊👊 Totally agree. When you enjoy the mow, the little extra time gives ya a little more enjoyment. Thanks for watching!

@cardawg7164 10 ай бұрын

Looks awesome!!

@BudgetLawns 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate ya watching!

@ChapstickBoomtown Жыл бұрын

Love that shirt! Best XC event in Arkansas!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

💯💯 appreciate ya!

@robertlark10 Жыл бұрын

Gotta couple Arkansas products on the 🦅 roster looking forward to seeing them in the pre season 🏈.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on. Hope they don't let the Birds down. Great to hear from ya bud. Hope you're having a good weekend.

@robertlark10 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns 💯 on the wheel adjust when I cut my cool season it helped level out the deck! Zero stragglers now! Hoping to catch the show tonight!!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👊👊 hope to see ya soon!

@josephballance2319 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Lawn is not as low as I like 2.5". Can't get any lower because sod was installed like cobblestone with large spacing inbetween sheets where mover has 3 wheels on lawn and 1 not even touching grass at times. Thanks for video.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I feel ya man. That’s frustrating. Appreciate ya watching and chiming in.

@johnfetter3252 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis. I primarily use a McLane 25 inch reel mower twice a week, but my 21 inch Honda HRX 217 rotary is nearly as good. So don't buy a reel mower unless you're an extreme lawn fanatic. And BTW, a reel mower doesn't mulch at all. So I find myself double cutting with the Honda after the McLane to mulch the clippings.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Great points man. Really valuable input. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@docsteve309 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Travis!…Golf ball size hail last night brother!! 😳…we lucky 🍀 and safe…your project verifies you Lawncology 👑💪…☮️🏌️‍♂️

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Whoa. That’s crazy. Hope ya came out unscathed. Thanks buddy. Appreciate ya watching as always! 👊👊

@Cigarmusic81 Жыл бұрын

What HOC do you maintain?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I like the 1-1.5 range. A little higher now since it’s a bumpy lawn. Thanks for watching.

@reggiemurphy1523 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Travis!! It is funny, I cut by halves all the time, I think I was taught that way and it has stuck! LOL Your front space is looking exquisite!! Keep up the great work, the battle continues!!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Great minds think alike. Appreciate the compliments. Excited for it to be finished. Have a great Sunday!

@dice12tx Жыл бұрын

I love the people with 500 sq ft lawns telling people to double-cut.....Not happening in my 20,000 sq ft yard. I ain't mowing THAT twice. LOL!!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Lol, oh definitely. I wouldn't double cut that either. It's much easier working with less than 5000 sqft. Thanks so much for watching.

@shanew7361 Жыл бұрын

I agree lol

@TheeRustyCage Жыл бұрын

Man you were cutting that front hill without self propelled?! I bet you were ready for that to go 😂

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, cutting and falling down at the same time. It was a pain. So glad to see it go. Thanks buddy.

@johnholmes3279 Жыл бұрын

I have the Troybuilt 21 inch rotary with the Honda engine. I fact I have 2, my older one at my aunts house since she lives aways away and I don’t want to tote a mower over there when we mow. We have St Aug and mow at notch 6, the highest setting on the Troybuilt. Grass looks gorgeous, but it almost does look like it needs to be cut again once we’re done. LOL.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha. Solid little mowers for sure. I’d buy another one. Thanks so much as always. Appreciate ya.

@brettwimberly768 Жыл бұрын

You want green! Get that super juice! 😂

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Fo sho, lol. It's magic. Better than paint haha. Appreciate ya watchin.

@johnfetter3252 Жыл бұрын

You mean Stupendous Juice!😂

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@mikeanddebboyers6822 Жыл бұрын

We are starting to have 100+ temps and no rain. Do I need to mow a little higher?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

The heat has arrived here too. I just bumped it up a notch on both pairs of wheels. Thanks for watching.

@shanew7361 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@SweeturKraut Жыл бұрын

I got a reel mower based on your advice, so far, so good. That being said... CAN I get some company to produce an affordable, WELL MADE, GOOD PERFORMING battery operated reel mower. The few ive found online do NOT have good reviews, and I don't have a thousand plus dollars for a gas reel mower. For now, it's the Earthwise seven blade mower.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I'm sure there are companies working on one. Especially with the rise in popularity of both reel mowing and battery equipment. Honestly though, the Earthwise 7 blade (if you have a small lawn) is the way to go in my opinion. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@lawn2learn Жыл бұрын

The half cut also helps with ruts. 🍺 I have green spots in my yard now. Fungus? Nope it’s dog pee 😂❤

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Indeed it does. I’ll also start on different sides and make sure I’m not following the exact same wheel marks every time. Lol. Dog spots make a yard feel like home. Thanks bud. 👊🍻

@psyfertech Жыл бұрын

dude u could be a preacher lol just sayin and i was just thinking about this how i never really sharpen my blades and i was looking at the grass blades yesterday and they are all frayed and look like they were ripped instead of cut definitely will have to try this out, sucks with a riding mower though to get blades off to sharpen them.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, I get that a lot. Yeah, I bet it's a bit more of a chore with a riding mower. Hopefully it'll be worth is for ya if you get it done. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

@clegg4507 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns2nd channel name or podcast, Sunday Lawn Sermon. 😀

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

😂😂👍👍

@psyfertech Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns Yessir definitely made a difference my blades were completely dull, probably getting close to time to replace but i was able to get the angle grinder out and put a good edge on them for now.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for the update.

@W3sker Жыл бұрын

how do you keep your blade sharp. Do i go to tool store and take the blade? Or do I buy a new blade? Or do I sharpen it manually?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

You can sharpen it yourself. I like to support a local hardware store down the street and take mine there. They have all the right equipment to put a really, really sharp edge on it for a minimal cost. Worth it for me. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.

@harperexplores9349 Жыл бұрын

Now you want people to 4X their fuel and time budget by half the width cutting and then reverse double cut. 4x budget lawn 😂

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on cue… It’s called problem solving, Harp. It’s a solution until other measures can be taken to allow for a better method.

@harperexplores9349 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns more like a bandaid 🩹.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Gosh I've missed you. Why haven't you responded to any of my comments on your two channels or other replies I've left you? The more you talk, the more ridiculous you make yourself look. I get it. Silence suits you best. Love ya. Mean it.

@Eli-9 Жыл бұрын

Unlike a reel mower a rotary mower will get those ugly annoying seed heads. I look at my reel mower & shake my head in disappointment at the beginning of Spring.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Great point. Seems like everything, no matter how good, has a downside. Appreciate ya watching.

@rustyfan89 Жыл бұрын

bro, i absolutely love your channel, weve talked before but you are absolutely the best when it comes downiwould send you a picture of my lawn and i think you would appreciateitdo you have an email i could contact you at

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that. Means a lot. For sure. mybudgetlawn@gmail.com Our livestream on Tuesdays at 9ET, 8C does a segment where we show off our friends' lawns. If you ever want us to show yours, let me know. Thanks again.