In order for the lawn in the garden to look good, it must be properly watered, fed and trimmed. Currently, there are many diverse techniques for mowing grass. Her choice is left to the owner of the lawn area, but for small areas it is worth paying attention to the trimmer.
Is it possible to mow the lawn with a trimmer
This device is designed to evenly mow the lawn.
It is especially convenient to do this with a similar electric scythe in hard-to-reach places:
- under the shops;
- on hills and hills;
- between paths and flower beds.
Also, the advantages of a trimmer can be called compactness and ease of use.
After mowing, it is easy to clean from the rest of the grass and check the serviceability by examining the cutting line. The price of this device is much less than the cost of a lawn mower. The disadvantages of this tool are the lack of a collection of mowed grass and low power.
Description of the trimmer for mowing the lawn
The trimmer is essentially an electric scythe. It looks like a long pole, at one end of which there is a clipping mechanism, and at the other - a handle for holding the tool. The engine can be located both in the upper and lower parts of the pole - it depends on whether the gas trimmer or electric.
These grass cutting tools come in:
- Electric.
- Gasoline.
- Wheeled.
- Rechargeable.
Did you know? Trimmer invented a businessman from Texas. He was far from technical developments and all his life he was engaged in show business.
The effectiveness of the described device depends on:
- engine power;
- thickness of fishing line.
The principle of operation of the trimmer is simple - a drive, gasoline or electric, turns the reel into which the fishing line and reel are mounted. The ends of the fishing line, looking out, straighten out and act as blades during rotation. The thickness of the fishing line can vary - from 1 mm for constant weekly mowing up to 4 mm for especially overgrown areas.
An electric tool has a number of advantages and disadvantages.
- Its advantages include:
- almost silent work;
- ease of tool;
- simplicity in management;
- consumables are only fishing line.
- The disadvantages of such tools are:
- dependence on the length of the cord and electrical outlet;
- low power;
- ban on wet grass.
Also, during mowing, you have to follow the cable, which can fall under the cutting part of the tool. If the plot is heavily overgrown, then the grass cannot be cut in one go. It should pass several times over the area, taking 10-15 cm.
Important! For particularly overgrown areas with high grass cover, select trimmer models equipped with sharp-tooth discs.
Battery trimmers are relatives of electric trimmers. They differ in that they do not need to be connected to the network - you only need to charge the battery. However, a similar tool can work 25-30 minutes.
During this time, you can manage to mow the area equal to 100 m². Then the device will have to be charged, and this takes from 5 to 10 hours. As an option, you can buy several spare batteries and extend the mowing for 1-2 hours.
Gas trimmers use today's expensive fuel. If the owner of the site has no problems with buying gasoline, then you can opt for this option. It is more powerful than electric and is not limited by the capabilities of the battery.
A similar tool can be mowed until the fuel runs out or the fishing line runs out. In addition, such trimmers working on a mixture of gasoline and oil are much more powerful than electric ones. A similar unit can cut grass on a plot of up to 1000 m².
There are two drawbacks of a gasoline braid - a lot of noise and exhaust fumes. In addition, if you do not observe the correct composition of the mixture, the device may start up with problems. Wheel petrol trimmers are almost lawn mowers. Two large wheels are mounted on them, which improve handling and patency on particularly difficult sites.
Haircut rules
It is not difficult to mow the lawn with the described device. It must be held by the handle and do circular movements. There are trimmers equipped with shoulder straps and curved handles for easy handling.
Did you know? The first trimmer consisted of an empty tin can with holes, a drill and thick fishing line. It was developed in the 70s of the XX century.
When mowing, you must adhere to a number of mandatory rules:
- Do not cut grass after rain or in extreme heat. In the first case, the lawn will not be trimmed evenly due to soil moistened with water, in the second the grass cover will not recover evenly.
- First you need to trim the site around the edges, and then remove the excess grass in the center of the site. This will help maintain the same grass length when mowing.
- After pruning, you should water and feed the plants, since cutting is stressful for them. These measures will help to maintain the normal appearance of the lawn.
- Removed grass tops must be collected and removed from the site.
The first mowing of a new lawn is done in 7-10 days. Subsequently, this work should be carried out from April to October. The frequency of cutting depends on the variety of plants and the weather, but in any case it should be done once a week, and at the beginning of summer - once every 3-4 days. The height of the cover should not exceed 6 cm.
Video: Lifehacks with a trimmer
How to cut lawn grass evenly
In order to mow the lawn evenly, a beginner should adhere to the following rules:
- Each new mowing should occur in a direction perpendicular to the previous one.
- If pits or knolls are present on the site, increase the height of the mowed grass.
- The tool should work smoothly, you can not sharply move it from side to side.
- The best time for mowing is early morning or evening time.
- Before work, carefully check the condition of the tool.
Important! Before working on the site, excess objects, stones or garden tools should be removed. Before mowing, it must also be treated with a rake.
The trimmer will be an excellent assistant to maintain in good condition a small lawn area. The main thing is to choose the appropriate type of unit and adhere to the rules for using this not complicated tool.
