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I use 2 grillo climber's and find they go through everything I have asked of them
Thank you. I'll have a look at those
We are getting asked this increasingly recently also - grass areas set aside as meadow and wild flower areas (more like weeds in the main), and only to be cut once or twice a year on new estates. What machines are you guys hiring/using?
Thanks also, Rich
Once or twice a year on wild flowers is more of a ride on mower job. I just use my iseki for this on top height then drop it down for a 2nd run over.
For the big rough stuff this guy is talking about I'd go for the etesia attila. It's the big boys version of the grillo a much stronger built longer lasting machine (no offence to grillo men).
Hi Richard,
The best thing to use on a wild flower site is a Power Scythe; we have them in our rental fleet.
According to wildflower specialists, such as Wildflower Turf, you should cut and drop the flowers and grass, then remove the cuttings. If you use a normal mower it will tend to mulch the cuttings which will then feed the grass.
i don't do many conservation cuts or whatever you want to call them. Always strim the ones I get to do.
One observation I've made though is the lovely flowers and grasses are a treat to the eye. But the poor frogs, other reptiles and small mammals are no match for a strimmer or infact any other type of mower. I wonder how many customers would be that keen on wild flower areas if they knew it looked like an animal version of the Somme after cutting is completed.
Yes, this an upsetting drawback with no solution I can see. Maybe send in reptile beaters before strimming
The other reason for cutting rather than mulching is to allow the arisings to rest on top for a couple of weeks to shed their seed.
proper management of "meadows" is more than just cutting.
I use a Billy Goat Outback I bought secondhand many years ago for cutting between Christmas tree rows and it's been invaluable. It will cut brush with no worries and is built like a brick outhouse. They are around 3k new but I think I paid £500 secondhand and haven't had any serious issues in the 10 years I've had it.
The Turf Teq Brushcutter is a tough, walk-behind machine with a 26" cutting width. https://youtu.be/xORZwOvK5BA
We sometimes have a used, ex-rental machine available for sale.
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