Sweet. I told the wife I want a powered but not until the lawn is leveled and ready for one. Very excited to see your thoughts with your new reel. Congrats.
Thanks man. Good idea to wait on leveling. Even as much as I've leveled, I can already tell I need more. Never ending I guess. I'll be putting my first impressions out soon. Want to get a couple uses under my belt, so I can give ya more details. Thanks again!
Same here, man. Powered reel mower is definitely on the list but a top dressing is definitely needed prior for me as well. My lawn will never be exactly level, as I am on a hill. But all of the bumps and divots need to be addressed.
Good god, those are for the pros. It cost more than my car, but best of luck because you deserve the best! Been binge watching your channel because its so good and I value your advice.
Thanks man. I appreciate that. Scratch that. Wrong video lol. This reel mower isn't too bad price wise at all. It's by far the most homeowner affordable. Especially compared to commercial greens mowers. Thank you for the support!
Congratulations on your new equipment. That Honda engine is a beast. I'm also glad to see you went with something different than the Toro or Swardsman. I can't wait to see your 1st mow.
Can’t wait for the official unboxing and first use videos! Thinking of doing the same thing myself, so I will be watching your channel and your thoughts VERY closely. Great video as always my friend!
Thank you. I'm editing the unboxing vid now. Going to give it a few runs on the lawn before a first impressions vid. I want to get the kinks out and make my mistakes so you don't have to if you pull the trigger. I've already created a playlist on the channel titled, "Guide to Power Reel Mowing." That'll make it easier for ya to follow. Appreciate your support. I'll work hard to deliver for ya! 👊
Thanks man! Appreciate ya. I've got a couple more vids coming before I give my first impressions. I want to give it a few spins before doing a review. Want to make my mistakes, so I can give y'all more!
Yeah... You gotta reel mow way more often. You gotta power rake and dethatch so the gound isn't too bumpy. Makes the job easier, but its great exercise. Btw, mine is just a push unpowered and i only just started dethatching. I think the previous owner _never_ dethatched and grew the grass at least six inches between cuts....
Congrats! I wish I had Bermuda and could reel mow but I don't think it can't survive northern Illinois winters! Maybe one day I hope to reel mow KBG! Can't wait for more content on this mower
How exciting this is awesome! Love to see you make the jump to a powered reel. I think you will really enjoy it. I imagine next season you’ll be wanting some plant growth regulator. Looking forward to following along.
Thanks buddy. Super happy to have made the leap. It was just a matter of time, so what better time than now! I appreciate ya following and supporting the channel. Means a lot! 👊
Congratulations Travis on that new machine it’s gonna be great 👍🏻 wish I had a lawn I could reel mow maybe some day 😁😁see that your coming up on 2k subs that’s wonderful bro keep em coming
Cool cool man! I’m excited to follow this topic with your channel. Great video! New subscriber here, I’m working my way down low with my push reel mower and hopefully the perennial ryegrass w bluegrass stays happy along the way. Only down to 1-3/4” so far. Keep em comin BL!
He is right, commitment. I love my reel mower. So far, so good. I just gotta' get up early when the sun comes up to mow otherwise when it's hot outside, I won''t do it because the wokr-out is too much for hot hot weather.
That’s awesome!! Still haven’t made the decision to try a reel mower but it’s tempting. Question, what do you put down in the fall to prep for spring? Will spectracide with crab grass preventer work? Thanks for all you do neighbor!
Thanks man. I'll be doing a fall prep video soon. All I'm going to put out is a half rate of fert and the Spectracide pre-emergent. It worked awesome last fall and winter. More details to come. I appreciate ya!
Just moved into a new house. Funny you ask as I’m trying to find that out right now. Builder didn’t know what the landscapers use. I hope to have an answer soon. In the end, it really doesn’t make much difference to me. Imma make nice no matter what. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
I feel ya man. I finally couldn't take it anymore after 2 years of looking. I'm always impressed with how low your rotary can go and look so good. Seems to be working, but I know you'll cross over before too long. Thanks bud!
Nice! Exactly the same one I was looking at for a while especially for the size of yard just waiting for winter to pick one up for the next season. Just sticking to the manual one for now. And definitely looking forward to the videos with it in use and how you like it good choice and after all the research I'm sure it wont disappoint either.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
☀️Sweet!!! You gonna love that powered reel!! At least that manual reel taught you some respect and will make you really appreciate that engine!! 😂 Look forward to seeing it in action. 👍☀️
That it did. That it did...mad respect. Haha. I'm glad I went that route first. But every 2 days with temps in the mid 90s and double/triple cutting = too hot, too much time, and not very enjoyable. No doubt I'll enjoy the engine. Does the Instagram pic makes more sense now? I made sure to start on the worst side of the lawn in the back to play around with different cutting heights. I knew it was coming, but I'm still not happy about it. 😢Thanks bud!
😂Fertilized 5 days before, watered it good after the first mow. Temps in the mid 80s to 90 with nothing but sun. It'll bounce back fast. Ready for that carpet for sure.
Marathon likes to be cut between 2 and 4 inches if I’m not mistaken. Reel mowing is best suited for shorter cutting heights - inch or less usually. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
Do you think reel mowing makes a dramatic-enough difference in the quality of the lawn to justify the two grand on a new reel mower? Asking because I am interested in reel mowing but don’t want to spend the cash if I can get similar results with a sharp rotary mower.
It really does make a difference compared to a rotary. But, I would recommend getting a manual reel mower to start out if you haven't already. That will at least give you a taste of it to decide if you want to spend the money on a powered one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Depends on your expectations. Some will tell you that it’s beyond a huge difference. For me, it obviously wasn’t big enough as I sold my power reel mower and have since gone back to rotary mowing and couldn’t be happier. Depends on what you’re looking for.
It's a cleaner cut and looks better, in my opinion. The clean cut can aid in keeping the grass healthier. With all that said, the benefits and purpose really comes down to the homeowner. You can rotary mow and have a nice, beautiful lawn. So you don't have to reel mow to accomplish your goal, unless reel mowing is the goal, of course haha. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Ive enjoyed watching quite a few youtuber's like yourself whos channels focus on reel mowing and live in typical suburban usa. Your lawns are amazing and beautiful. I always wonder what your direct neighbors think when your lawns make everyone elses lawn on the block look downright bad in comparison. I can't help but think you have neighbors who secretly wish your lawn mysteriously died just so they could stop feeling so inadequate when they head out their front door. 😂
I'm sure you would have too. I'm behind on videos right now. Looking forward to seeing your striping one from earlier. I guess I'll see some stripes now!
@@BudgetLawns nice! I'm a bermuda guy from Oklahoma. Havent gone to the reel yet but mow as low as I can with the zero turn. I'll probably be doing the same as you soon
Awesome. We're neighbors! Definitely a progression up to the reel for me. It's pretty great so far. Great things can be done with a rotary as well. Keep me posted if you make the jump. Appreciate ya joining us here.
It's the most affordable one you can find new. You can get it without the Honda and front roller with a Briggs and Stratton engine for just over a grand before taxes and shipping.
My dad had an old skool power reel mower from the 50s, he used it forever, reel mowing isnt really that different than regular cutting with proper lawn care. If youblike the way it looks, go for it..no need to ponder and do a whole analogy on it...just do it..then you will know..
Love reel mowing does wonders for stoloniferous grass. I wish I shared my experience on my channel. Also check out my eBay lawn products video. Good video buddy
Nah, why would I deprive myself of something I enjoy? I'm a teacher, so I have the time in the summers. Plus, at my new house, I'm working on a lot of natural spaces and flower beds to reduce the amount of turf that will be manicured. That's my PGR. Big lawns of grass are boring in my opinion.
Haha. Good one. It's not blown if it was budgeted for. That's how budgets work. You set it and hope to come in on budget. I've wanted it for 2 years and just now got it. Did you not hear that in the video? Blowing a budget is not having the money and buying something on a whim when you can't afford it. Channel name won't change. Thanks tho.
When i was a fourth grader…. The next door neighbor hired me to reel mow her gras…the grass was about 8 inches long and I didnt have the strength to push that old dull reel mower she had since probably the early 1920’s…….i only got a few feet of that grass cut and she ended up having some man come to mow it…..i think i just didnt even say anything just left and walked home which was next door …..she should have known I wasnt able to do that…..perhaps she was trying to get rid of me….maybe i bugged her or something…….augh, i dont know🤦♀️🥹🥺🥺🥺 ps…u have a nice clean neat garage!
Jesus Christ why is it so hard to find someone just explain why reel mowing is good?
Sweet. I told the wife I want a powered but not until the lawn is leveled and ready for one. Very excited to see your thoughts with your new reel. Congrats.
Thanks man. Good idea to wait on leveling. Even as much as I've leveled, I can already tell I need more. Never ending I guess. I'll be putting my first impressions out soon. Want to get a couple uses under my belt, so I can give ya more details. Thanks again!
Same here, man. Powered reel mower is definitely on the list but a top dressing is definitely needed prior for me as well.
My lawn will never be exactly level, as I am on a hill. But all of the bumps and divots need to be addressed.
Good call. I'll be giving some feedback in future videos about how the bumps and dips impact the mower and cut. Thanks for watching.
Good god, those are for the pros.
It cost more than my car, but best of luck because you deserve the best!
Been binge watching your channel because its so good and I value your advice.
Thanks man. I appreciate that.
Scratch that. Wrong video lol. This reel mower isn't too bad price wise at all. It's by far the most homeowner affordable. Especially compared to commercial greens mowers. Thank you for the support!
Congratulations on your new equipment. That Honda engine is a beast. I'm also glad to see you went with something different than the Toro or Swardsman. I can't wait to see your 1st mow.
Thanks buddy! Yeah it is. I'll be chatting about that first mow soon. Appreciate your support as always!
Can’t wait for the official unboxing and first use videos! Thinking of doing the same thing myself, so I will be watching your channel and your thoughts VERY closely. Great video as always my friend!
Thank you. I'm editing the unboxing vid now. Going to give it a few runs on the lawn before a first impressions vid. I want to get the kinks out and make my mistakes so you don't have to if you pull the trigger. I've already created a playlist on the channel titled, "Guide to Power Reel Mowing." That'll make it easier for ya to follow. Appreciate your support. I'll work hard to deliver for ya! 👊
Man yes! Excited for you! Can’t wait for the next videos!
Thanks man! Appreciate ya. I've got a couple more vids coming before I give my first impressions. I want to give it a few spins before doing a review. Want to make my mistakes, so I can give y'all more!
I got one bc of no gas,low maintenance and some knowledge in the past of using on a golf course. I love a good looking yard.
👍👍
Yeah... You gotta reel mow way more often. You gotta power rake and dethatch so the gound isn't too bumpy. Makes the job easier, but its great exercise. Btw, mine is just a push unpowered and i only just started dethatching. I think the previous owner _never_ dethatched and grew the grass at least six inches between cuts....
Congrats! I wish I had Bermuda and could reel mow but I don't think it can't survive northern Illinois winters! Maybe one day I hope to reel mow KBG! Can't wait for more content on this mower
Thanks dude. Yeah, it'd be tough on the bermuda that far north. KBG looks great reel mowed too. Appreciate ya man!
Yea reel mow that KBG it looks great!
For sure!
How exciting this is awesome! Love to see you make the jump to a powered reel. I think you will really enjoy it. I imagine next season you’ll be wanting some plant growth regulator. Looking forward to following along.
Thanks buddy. Super happy to have made the leap. It was just a matter of time, so what better time than now! I appreciate ya following and supporting the channel. Means a lot! 👊
congrats on the new mower mate. can’t wait for these upcoming videos!
Thank you! Appreciate ya watching and staying tuned!
Nice !!! You and Ryan Delk are gonna be dominating the CT on TH-cam !!!!
Congrats
Appreciate it Steve! Pretty excited!
Congratulations Travis on that new machine it’s gonna be great 👍🏻 wish I had a lawn I could reel mow maybe some day 😁😁see that your coming up on 2k subs that’s wonderful bro keep em coming
Thank you very much. It's super exciting. Appreciate your support and helping me get there!
Yes sir! Congrats, looking forward to those reel mowing vids...
Thank you! Appreciate your continued support. Vids coming soon!
Cool cool man! I’m excited to follow this topic with your channel. Great video! New subscriber here, I’m working my way down low with my push reel mower and hopefully the perennial ryegrass w bluegrass stays happy along the way. Only down to 1-3/4” so far. Keep em comin BL!
Awesome. Welcome. Thank you! I appreciate ya. I've got a playlist on the channel page to make it easy to follow along.
He is right, commitment. I love my reel mower. So far, so good. I just gotta' get up early when the sun comes up to mow otherwise when it's hot outside, I won''t do it because the wokr-out is too much for hot hot weather.
Good choice getting a roller with it!
Thanks man! Definable must!
CONGRATS !!! Keep it going
Thank you brother!
Congratulations,, your commitment is Reel...
Haha. I see what you did there. Indeed it is. Thank you very much. Appreciate ya tuning in!
Upgraded from the bicycle to the motorcycle. I like it! 🤙🏼
You're next bro!
Budget Lawns you’re right!! 👀 I need to!
Shoutout Boys and Girls Club! Great Futures Start Here!
Indeed they do. 👍👊 appreciate ya.
How would reel mowing on a semi bumpy yard work?
I didn’t have any problems at all with it. A roller on the mower makes it even better. Appreciate ya watching.
That’s awesome!! Still haven’t made the decision to try a reel mower but it’s tempting. Question, what do you put down in the fall to prep for spring? Will spectracide with crab grass preventer work? Thanks for all you do neighbor!
Thanks man. I'll be doing a fall prep video soon. All I'm going to put out is a half rate of fert and the Spectracide pre-emergent. It worked awesome last fall and winter. More details to come. I appreciate ya!
What type of Bermuda grass do you have?
Just moved into a new house. Funny you ask as I’m trying to find that out right now. Builder didn’t know what the landscapers use. I hope to have an answer soon. In the end, it really doesn’t make much difference to me. Imma make nice no matter what. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
Been on the website to order one so many times its ridiculous. I have moles, so finally stopped thinking about it and rotarylow mowing for now
I feel ya man. I finally couldn't take it anymore after 2 years of looking. I'm always impressed with how low your rotary can go and look so good. Seems to be working, but I know you'll cross over before too long. Thanks bud!
Nice! Exactly the same one I was looking at for a while especially for the size of yard just waiting for winter to pick one up for the next season. Just sticking to the manual one for now. And definitely looking forward to the videos with it in use and how you like it good choice and after all the research I'm sure it wont disappoint either.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks buddy! I'll definitely keep ya posted as I get more use and learn more about it. Appreciate ya!
@@BudgetLawns thank you 🙏
My pleasure.
What was the cost of the mower you ended up getting? I'm looking at the exact same model.
If I recall, it was somewhere around 1600. Much more affordable than a lot of the other units out there if you're wanting new.
☀️Sweet!!! You gonna love that powered reel!! At least that manual reel taught you some respect and will make you really appreciate that engine!! 😂 Look forward to seeing it in action. 👍☀️
That it did. That it did...mad respect. Haha. I'm glad I went that route first. But every 2 days with temps in the mid 90s and double/triple cutting = too hot, too much time, and not very enjoyable. No doubt I'll enjoy the engine.
Does the Instagram pic makes more sense now? I made sure to start on the worst side of the lawn in the back to play around with different cutting heights. I knew it was coming, but I'm still not happy about it. 😢Thanks bud!
Budget Lawns ☀️Yeah, IG pic makes perfect sense now! You’ll have it dialed in quick, and looking like carpet.
😂Fertilized 5 days before, watered it good after the first mow. Temps in the mid 80s to 90 with nothing but sun. It'll bounce back fast. Ready for that carpet for sure.
Ready to see it in action!
Soon my friend! Thanks for watching!
Curious how it is for marathon turf in California.
Marathon likes to be cut between 2 and 4 inches if I’m not mistaken. Reel mowing is best suited for shorter cutting heights - inch or less usually. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
I use Fiskars reel mower it rocks👍
I've heard great things about it. The Earthwise 7 blade manual treated me well so far this season. Those little manual ones are great for the $$$.
Do you think reel mowing makes a dramatic-enough difference in the quality of the lawn to justify the two grand on a new reel mower? Asking because I am interested in reel mowing but don’t want to spend the cash if I can get similar results with a sharp rotary mower.
It really does make a difference compared to a rotary. But, I would recommend getting a manual reel mower to start out if you haven't already. That will at least give you a taste of it to decide if you want to spend the money on a powered one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
What's the difference in the look of the grass between manual and power?
No washboarding as a result of the reel spinning faster.
@@Christian-bq9zv LOL! I am assuming this means the reel mower makes a HUGE difference!
Depends on your expectations. Some will tell you that it’s beyond a huge difference. For me, it obviously wasn’t big enough as I sold my power reel mower and have since gone back to rotary mowing and couldn’t be happier. Depends on what you’re looking for.
Congrats, I’ll be qualifying in that video
Right on man! Thanks for watching!
I want to pick up a reel mower. Gas is going crazy here
You ain’t kiddin. Really hurts the budget. Thanks for watching.
A power reel mower! Got the Honda. I want to see how she cuts!
Soon my friend! Very soon! 👊
Yessssssssss I love mine
👊Me too! Thanks man!
Your grass is beautiful……your neighbor must hate u! Hahaha!
😂😂 Thank you!
What’s the purpose of reel mowing is it just the clean cut look?my nosey neighbor look at me like I’m an idiot when I reel mow
It's a cleaner cut and looks better, in my opinion. The clean cut can aid in keeping the grass healthier. With all that said, the benefits and purpose really comes down to the homeowner. You can rotary mow and have a nice, beautiful lawn. So you don't have to reel mow to accomplish your goal, unless reel mowing is the goal, of course haha. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Ive enjoyed watching quite a few youtuber's like yourself whos channels focus on reel mowing and live in typical suburban usa. Your lawns are amazing and beautiful. I always wonder what your direct neighbors think when your lawns make everyone elses lawn on the block look downright bad in comparison. I can't help but think you have neighbors who secretly wish your lawn mysteriously died just so they could stop feeling so inadequate when they head out their front door. 😂
Lol, thank you. Appreciate the support.
Not sure I am ready to play yet. I will just watch others play for now!
Sometimes being in the stands isn't always a bad thing. Haha! I guess I was there too long though!
@@BudgetLawns Can't wait to see how it works out for you. I can imagine if I lived down South I would have been reel mowing by now.
I'm sure you would have too. I'm behind on videos right now. Looking forward to seeing your striping one from earlier. I guess I'll see some stripes now!
😂👏I'll watch too and Manuel push still waiting for all this work on my street to finish so I can actually concentrate on my lawn for the TH-cam's
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Congrats! Man, I'd like to make that jump
Thanks man! You'll make it. Just has to be the right time. It was that time for me. 👊
New subscriber... what area are you in? Great video
Right on. Thank you. I'm in northwest Arkansas. Appreciate ya! 👊
@@BudgetLawns nice! I'm a bermuda guy from Oklahoma. Havent gone to the reel yet but mow as low as I can with the zero turn. I'll probably be doing the same as you soon
Awesome. We're neighbors! Definitely a progression up to the reel for me. It's pretty great so far. Great things can be done with a rotary as well. Keep me posted if you make the jump. Appreciate ya joining us here.
Subscribed.
Much appreciated!
I like to think I influenced your choice by my sweet Insta pics! I can't wait for the videos!
Definitely made me want it more! Thanks brother!
Nice 🎉👌🏾🌱
Thanks buddy. Looking forward to your pickling video. Homemade pickles are hard to beat!
Travis, can you take a road trip to over here in SC to help me convince my better half that I need to spend the $$ on one of these bad boys? Ha
😂 Just tell her to tune in to all the videos I'm putting together in a playlist. She'll get the picture. Haha. Thanks for watching bro!
@@BudgetLawns I get funny looks when she see me watching lawn care TH-cam channels.
Haha! I feel ya man. It just comes with the territory.
Do you live in Texas
Arkansas
How much is that power reel mower💰💰💰
It's the most affordable one you can find new. You can get it without the Honda and front roller with a Briggs and Stratton engine for just over a grand before taxes and shipping.
My dad had an old skool power reel mower from the 50s, he used it forever, reel mowing isnt really that different than regular cutting with proper lawn care. If youblike the way it looks, go for it..no need to ponder and do a whole analogy on it...just do it..then you will know..
Ok. Cool.
Don't get rid of your rotary mower. Just a tip.
Great tip. Gotta keep it as a lawn vacuum. 👍
YYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!
BBOOOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIII!
Reel mowers are the “old fashion” mowers
The OG of mowers for sure. Thanks for watching.
❤️
Thank you.
5 minutes and you completely talked me out of the idea. Thank you.
I’m 100% back to rotary mowing now. No regrets. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love reel mowing does wonders for stoloniferous grass. I wish I shared my experience on my channel. Also check out my eBay lawn products video. Good video buddy
Thanks man! Yeah, it's so worth it. Appreciate ya watching!
Reel Rollers Buford, Ga
Thank me later.
Are you a southern baptist preacher
Haha I get asked that all the time. Not a preacher but I am a teacher.
Booya
👊 Thanks man!
2 to 3 days? get some PGR bro
Nah, why would I deprive myself of something I enjoy? I'm a teacher, so I have the time in the summers. Plus, at my new house, I'm working on a lot of natural spaces and flower beds to reduce the amount of turf that will be manicured. That's my PGR. Big lawns of grass are boring in my opinion.
Why can't a reel mower be electric? Caring for an engine sounds like unnecessary work.
I feel ya! Thanks for watching.
Change your channel name to blow your budget lawn👌
Haha. Good one. It's not blown if it was budgeted for. That's how budgets work. You set it and hope to come in on budget. I've wanted it for 2 years and just now got it. Did you not hear that in the video? Blowing a budget is not having the money and buying something on a whim when you can't afford it. Channel name won't change. Thanks tho.
Terrible! All you did was talk about your new mower! Nothing related to the title.
🍺 😎
dawm. You're yard is absolutely shidding on your neighbors.
Lol. Appreciate that. A little hard work goes a long way. Thanks for watching.
You must have no life if you mow every other day. Thanks for taking me out of buying a reel mower
Happy to help. I mow every 4 or 5 days with a rotary mower. Reel mowing isn’t worth it if ya ask me these days.
lawn culture is so fucking weird if you think about it
I mean, you’re not wrong. So are many other hobbies. Thanks for watching.
What a waste. I learned nothing.
Have a good one. Appreciate ya.
When i was a fourth grader…. The next door neighbor hired me to reel mow her gras…the grass was about 8 inches long and I didnt have the strength to push that old dull reel mower she had since probably the early 1920’s…….i only got a few feet of that grass cut and she ended up having some man come to mow it…..i think i just didnt even say anything just left and walked home which was next door …..she should have known I wasnt able to do that…..perhaps she was trying to get rid of me….maybe i bugged her or something…….augh, i dont know🤦♀️🥹🥺🥺🥺 ps…u have a nice clean neat garage!
LOL, that sounds like a nightmare trying to cut tall grass like that with a reel mower. Thank you for sharing and the kinds words!