The First Trim: Waking Your Lawn Up Gently, Like a Proper Cuppa
- awoolcott1
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Ah, the first cut of the year. A moment of both eager anticipation and, if we’re honest, a touch of trepidation. After months of slumbering under winter’s grey blanket, the lawn's woken up with a right old burst of energy, a tangled mess begging for a bit of order. But how do we approach this inaugural trim with the gentle touch it deserves? Let’s have a chinwag about the fine art of the first mow.
A Gentle Awakening, Like a Sunday Morning Lie-In
Picture your lawn as a sleepy badger emerging from its sett. It's a bit groggy, a tad bewildered, and certainly not up for a wrestling match. This first cut isn’t about achieving a bowling green worthy of Wimbledon; it’s about a respectable tidy-up, a gentle nudge towards the joys of summer.
My Approach: High and Easy, Like a Proper Sunday Stroll
My golden rule for this first mow? High and easy does it. Keep those blades raised, mind! We’re not scalping the lawn, we’re aiming to neaten up, to encourage healthy growth. I’ve found that setting the mower to its highest setting is perfect for this initial pass.
For this particular task, I've been mightily impressed with the
Greenworks Cordless Lawnmower (GD24LM33K2): https://amzn.to/4iBB2mG
The cordless design makes it a doddle to manoeuvre, and the mulching function puts those clippings back where they’re needed. Plus, it’s quiet, which is a right blessing on a peaceful spring morning.
Tackling the Tricky Bits: Edges and Borders
I generally tackle the edges first before I mow, that way any mess created can be sucked up by the mower. This is where precision is key, and I rely on a couple of trusty tools.
First up, the
Webb WELT26 Curved Shaft Petrol Grass Trimmer
This petrol trimmer makes quick work of those tricky edges and hard-to-reach areas. The curved shaft design is particularly handy for getting into tight spots.
Tidying the Edges: A Touch of Precision, Like a Tailored Suit
Once I've used the line trimmer, it’s time to tackle the edges. This is where a bit of precision comes into play. I always reach for my trusty C.K. Classic 5051 Legend Edging Shears.
So there we go, just a few thoughts on how I go about carrying out the first cut on my own lawn. Get those mowers primed and lets get the gardening season started!
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