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Make it stop growing!
Yargh!
My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? Grumble. Dave R |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:47:10 +0100, David WE Roberts wrote: Yargh! My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? My wife over fertilised our lawn and killed large patches. -- Martin Mmmm...a tempting option. Does she travel much? |
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On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:47:10 +0100, David WE Roberts
wrote: Yargh! My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? Grumble. Same here ( Hants ). Have you tried raising the blade(s) and leaving the grass box off? It helps if the mower blade is dead sharp too, and the mower will need a good clean up afterwards! Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
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"David WE Roberts" wrote in message news Yargh! My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? My last lawn cut of 2003 was on boxing day, and the first one of 2004 was on new years day. Grass just keeps on growing in the current mild climate we have had for the last few years. I just raise the blades and cut it, clogs up a bit at times, but it does get done. Mike |
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"Martin" wrote in message
.. . On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:47:10 +0100, David WE Roberts wrote: Yargh! My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? You may get away with it if you raise the blades. I did and it worked fine except that it still does not look as neat as a short cut. Cheers -- |
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"David WE Roberts" wrote in message news Yargh! My grass is going berserk at the moment. It must be all the hot sunny weather this week after all the rain. [Yes, I know nearly all the UK has had rain and gales, but for some strange reason it hasn't reached us here] My main problem is that the sunny days aren't usually long enough to dry the heavy overnight dew off the grass, which makes it very difficult to cut. Shouldn't grass have stopped growing by now (or at least growing fast enough to need cutting twice a week)? I'm still nipping out and cutting when I can. I follow golf course green keeping traditions. They cannot allow the grass to get away from them, and prior to cutting wet grass, they sweep the turf to send the water droplets to the soil. This allows whatever breeze there may be to 'better' dry off the grass blades. In practice, I drag an 8ft batten of wood around the grass on the end of a bit of baler twine, have a cup of tea, then get the mower out. Sure, it gets some wonderful comments from passers-by - but at least I get the grass cut. ;-) -- ned http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk last update 15.10.2004 |
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