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Had to choose between a gas mower and a push reel for my small yard in Tacoma.
I went with the reel mower, and after 6 months of use, my yard looks fine, I get a bit of exercise, and I'm not buying gas or dealing with fumes, but does anyone have tips for dealing with really thick patches of clover without giving up?
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the_sarah9d ago
Honestly, I used to think reel mowers were a total joke for our damp grass here. But seeing your post made me look it up, and the exercise plus no gas thing is actually pretty smart. For the thick clover, I found going over the same spot twice, really slow, helps a lot. It doesn't get it perfect, but it keeps it under control without needing to switch tools.
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wright.cole9d ago
My neighbor in Portland tried a reel mower on his mossy lawn and it just tore everything up. The real trick is soil compaction, not just dampness. If your ground is too soft from rain, those wheels sink and the blades can't get a clean cut. I wait a full 48 hours after any real rain before I even try. That two-pass method you mentioned is key, but it only works if the soil underneath is firm.
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