Re: Reel Mowers

Richard,
I have a Mantis and have used the edger, though I can't this year because it
requires a left-hand pull. The string trimmer that I was commenting on in
that post is used to trim grass around rocks and fencelines.  I think this
is a problem of symantics.  Two kinds of 'edging'.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard T. Apking" <richa@midlands.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Reel Mowers


> If you happen to have a Mantis tiller, they come with an edging
attachment.
> I use mine when I just don't have ANYTHING else to do, so you can imagine
> how often that happens.  It is a possible solution.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Reel Mowers
>
>
> > When I first started gardening I bought a string trimmer.  I found it
> > awkward to use, but figured I'd get used to it.  Part of the problem was
> my
> > height.  Everything in this world is made for the comfortable use of
> someone
> > taller than I, which makes many things not-so-comfortable for me.
> > Additionally, I didn't like the shredded look of the grass after
whacking
> it
> > (this was when I was using a reel mower on the rest of the grass which
> left
> > nice clean cuts).  I eventually sold it.  I do my edges with hand shears
> > now.  I realize this would not be feasible for some of the larger lots
> that
> > many of you have.
> >
> > Kitty
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: <EvaTEsq@aol.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:39 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Reel Mowers
> >
> >
> > > In a message dated 7/17/2004 5:33:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > jsinger@igc.org writes:
> > > Try edging with a string trimmer, Eva. That's how most of the pros do
> > > it.
> > > I did try that, but the string trimmer is not my friend.  I do not do
> that
> > > very well.  It's hard to me to maneuver for some reason.
> > >
> > > Eva
> > > Long Island, NY
> > > Zone 6/7
> > >
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