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Cutting height

Posted by James King on March 10, 2019 at 1:09pm

I have just joined the group and am impressed withthe qulity of posts I have viewed. I recently started my own garden service business and whilst things are going ell, I have lots of questions, which will be separate posts.

I am thinking of buying another lawnmower and one of the areas to consider is the cutting height. None of my customers have in effect a bowling green garden and I wonder what cutting height range I should buy. It is the minimum that concerns me. There appear to be a large number of mowers with a minimum height of 25mm. Would this be OK, or, would people suggest that I go lower?

As a side question, how do I access the BOG pages.

 

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  • Damian Jones March 10, 2019 at 4:21pm

    25mm will be fine

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    dan March 10, 2019 at 4:32pm

    James you access the BOG section by becoming a member and paying a nominal charge -- i cant remember exactly but approx £40 -- its well worth it !

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    Gary RK March 10, 2019 at 5:48pm

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  • James King March 10, 2019 at 7:13pm

    Thanks all - really appreciate your advice.

  • Dan Frazer Gardening March 11, 2019 at 1:53pm

    I wouldn't worry about the cut height range... all pro mowers I know of will suit general domestic lawns. I never cut at 25mm. Generally 35-50 on a fortnightly basis.

    • James King > Dan Frazer Gardening March 11, 2019 at 2:17pm

      Thanks, Dan. This has putmy mind at rest.

  • Graham Taylor March 11, 2019 at 4:55pm

    25mm might seem high but the mower will "sink" into the grass so it will appear shorter.  Similar thing with mossy lawns.... the mower will sink so much that if you're not careful, there won't be any grass left!

    • Dan Frazer Gardening > Graham Taylor March 11, 2019 at 4:57pm

      Absolutely. You're not cutting the lawns at the set height at all. It's all relative to the lawn condition. Just go by eye.

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