Oh, those perfect American lawns that drool at the glance! And after that, you look at your patio and you want to cry. It's time to solve this problem. But creating the perfect lawn is a laborious process, which can only be facilitated by special equipment. What to choose to improve your patio and how to deal with similar equipment? These are the questions we answered in this article.
Trimmers and scythes
Trimmers and scythes differ from each other only conditionally. However, trimmers are usually called a scythe with an electric motor, and motokosa - with a gasoline. Both tools are needed to cut grass in places with obstacles or where the terrain is not even (around trees, fences, flower beds).
Externally, these tools are almost the same. Both the trimmer and the brushcutter consist of a bar and a handle for gripping. The engine is mounted on the rod, and the cutting unit is located below. Also included is a satchel or shoulder straps to make it easier to work.
Trimmers are much easier to handle. They are easier to cope with tall grass and ingrown weeds, so they are suitable even for women and the elderly. Motokosa is more suitable for a professional: it is more efficient and maneuverable. Such tools are heavy, but they even get rid of bushes and small branches without problems.
Lawn mowers
If you need to mow grass on a flat surface, where bushes and trees are rarely found, then a lawn mower is ideal. There are both mechanical models that require a host, and self-propelled. The second cope without human help. Steel knives are built into the bottom of this machine on wheels, which quickly get rid of the vegetation. But it is worth considering that in a narrow aisle they will not cut the grass, and they will not be able to remove the bush all the more.
If you choose between a gasoline and an electric motor, then you need to proceed from your needs. The gasoline engine is more powerful, copes with large spaces and works non-stop for hours. The electric motor is not so powerful, but it does not need maintenance and it works many times quieter than gasoline. In addition, electric ones are more environmentally friendly and do not harm nature, while gasoline models emit exhaust gases. But if the humidity is increased, a lawn mower with an electric motor should be postponed until better times.
Lawn mowers also have several key benefits. Firstly, a grass catcher. All vegetation is collected in a container, which is gradually filled and can later be emptied. This makes the task easier: no need to clean the lawn from freshly cut grass. Secondly, the mulching function. The grass is not only collected in a bag, but also crushed, after which the finished mass can be used as fertilizer. Third, lateral discharge. Not available on all models, but very practical when you need to cut grass on the side of the road.
Aerators
The aerator is a kind of alternative to a pitchfork. It looks like a shaft with blades that rotate, cut through the upper surface of the soil and open access to oxygen and water. Aerators also include grass catchers. Steel knives are able to work long enough, do not require constant sharpening and will not break when they collide with the first obstacle.
Mechanical aerators are great for working in small areas, but you need to make an effort to work. Electric ones manage on their own, they are easy to control and they can work both in small and medium sections. Gasoline aerators are more professional. They carefully treat the surface in large areas, will help remove small debris, old grass or moss.
Scarifiers
Scarifiers are similar to a rake and contain the functions of aerators.With their help, you can quickly comb and thin out the surface of the soil, collect interwoven roots and moss. So the grass will grow faster. Such processing should be done in autumn and spring. And although at first the lawn will not look very good, but then it will exceed all expectations.
It’s not easy to get the perfect lawn, especially if your garden or patio is running. And even if at first you don’t see the desired results, you won’t have to wait long for them. And if you use the right tools and do not forget to get rid of grass on time, then your dreams of an ideal lawn will come true.
