The upcoming May, according to the gardening calendar, is normally a good date for the first mowing. However, it is worth remembering that mowing in a way complements the comprehensive process of lawn revitalization after the winter period, which consists in carefully raking the leaves, aeration-scarifying to oxygenate the grass root zone, fertilize and irrigate. At the moment, the most important care treatment is undoubtedly watering, if possible abundantly to minimize the visible symptoms of drought and to allow the grass to mature for mowing.
Mowing performed in accordance with the art and with a good quality mower will breathe new life into the grass - it will revive its growth and cause proper branching. In times of drought, mulching mowers with adjustable cutting height are the best solution. In these conditions, care should be taken not to cut too low, which exposes the plants to drying out quickly. On the other hand, mulching, by leaving a thin layer of ground grass on the lawn surface, reduces evaporation and helps the grass retain moisture. In addition, the mulched grass will turn into a natural fertilizer that will support the plants in overcoming the so-called water stress.
Accurate mulching is ensured by Honda's new garden technology proposition - the modern IZYON HRG 466 XB cordless mower, which reflects an eco-friendly approach to grass care. It means zero fumes, quiet operation, free mobility in the garden, adjusting the height of the knives to the prevailing conditions and high efficiency on a single battery charge.The unique advantage of this cordless machine is the built-in selective mulching function.
- The battery mower is intended primarily for those garden lovers or home lawn owners who appreciate ecological plant care and are tired of the limited mobility of electric mowers. Advances in garden technology are so great that the lithium-ion batteries used in the HRG 466 XB mower already exceed the performance of popular electric mowers. The 46 cm working width mower is equipped with a 1.8 kW brushless motor that exceeds the power of most universal electric mowers. At the same time, it can be powered by one of the two batteries recommended for its power - 6 Ah for larger home lawns, and the 9 Ah battery is recommended for mowing large lawns and for professionals dealing with greenery. " -explains Mariusz Czarnocki ,Product Manager Gardening Machines at Aries Power Equipment - General Distributor of Honda Machines and Equipment in Poland.
5principles of the art of mowing
- Mowing frequency - mowing should be performed systematically, even during the hot season, to prevent the blades of grass from blooming. At the beginning of spring and at the end of the season, one mowing per week is recommended. During the period of intensive vegetation, depending on the plant growth rate - it is worth mowing the grass every 3-5 days.
- Cutting height - the most beneficial for the grass, i.e. for its development and branching, is to keep it at a height of 5-6 cm, and the basis is the principle of cutting 1/3 of its height at a time. The consequence of too low mowing is that the plants are exposed to faster loss of moisture and death. That is why it is worth carefully observing the mowing height, especially in this season, which already shows a serious decrease in soil moisture. The greatest sin against grass is to mow the eruptive grass in one go.If the grass has already grown to a considerable height, it should be mowed in stages to the recommended height of 5-6 cm. For this reason, modern mowers with convenient cutting height adjustment are recommended, and the new Honda HRG 466 XB battery mower provides a 6-step knife height adjustment scale in the range of 2 - 7.4 cm, including the 5-7 cm range suitable for our latitude. 6 cm.
- Mulching - it is a modern and ecological lawn care treatment that involves mowing young green blades of grass, shredding them and covering the lawn surface with a thin, even layer of swath. The leftover swath decomposes and becomes a natural nutrient fertilizer for the lawn. Mulching ensures top-quality lawn fertilization, reduces evaporation of water from the soil and turf, prevents soil erosion, slows down the growth of weeds and significantly reduces the amount of garden waste produced. The lawn should be regularly mowed and watered before mulching, so that only the cut and finely chopped young stalks remain on the grass, which transform faster into fertilizer.Old, dried stalks and inflorescences can create harmful felt on the grass. When choosing a mower to care for your lawn, it is worth focusing on modernity, i.e. a machine equipped with a mulching system, e.g. Honda HRX 476, HRX 537, HRG 466 SKEP petrol mowers or the latest HRG 466 XB battery mower, which is the only one currently available in Poland The market of cordless mowers has a factory-built selective mulching function, activated or deactivated by moving a small lever depending on the prevailing conditions.
- Alternating mowing pattern - in order to stimulate the grass to compact properly, remember to change the direction of the mower during the next mowing. The alternation of the mowing pattern prevents the grass from tilting or rising to one side.
- Sharpness of knives - in practice, this is a key element of proper grass care. Neglected, dull blades injure plants, which consequently die, wither and become susceptible to fungal diseases.Do not ignore regular checking of their condition, sharpen them systematically, and after each mowing it is good to clean them of the swath.
Ecological mowing
The development of battery technology in garden technology has reached the next stage of evolution, thanks to which it better meets the needs and expectations of garden owners looking for ecological ways to care for greenery. These expectations are met by the new Honda HRG 466 XB cordless mower, which combines ecological battery power with high engine power and high efficiency. The machine with a convenient cutting width of 46 cm and a large basket (50l) is designed for mowing large lawns and for professional use. Its 1.8 kW brushless motor is powered by extremely durable 6 Ah batteries with a supply voltage of 24A or 9 Ah - with a supply voltage of up to 45A.The choice of battery depends on the expected mowing performance - the 6 Ah battery mows fully charged up to 485 m² and the 9 Ah battery mows up to 730 m². The HRG 466 XB mower is equipped with a conveniently operated 20-74mm mowing adjustment (6 steps) and a selective mulching system.The Honda battery mower is also available in the smaller version HRG 416 XB (width 41 cm mowing, 42 l basket, 1 kW engine, without mulching function) powered by a 4 Ah battery (capacity per one charge up to 365 m²). For medium-sized lawns, a 6 Ah battery will provide greater mowing performance.
