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Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 2 – the scythe

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Part 1 was about your lawn; Part 2 is about your scythe and blade; and Part 3 about scything techniques for short grass. With a bit of practice, you don’t really need the plastic, resource use, electricity and noise involved with lawn-mowers. Making your choice.

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Plastics Electricity

Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 1 – the grass

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

We’re often asked if it is possible to mow a lawn with a scythe. Lawn mowing can be a test of a scythers skill, it takes some thought and practice to do well. Here is a summary of the factors you need to consider if you are thinking of scything a lawn. Lawns and the scythe – a brief history.

Plastics

Plastics Electricity

Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 3 – technique

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Part 1 was about your lawn; Part 2 about your scythe and blade. Part 3 is about scything techniques for short grass. With a bit of practice, you don’t really need the plastic, resource use, electricity and noise involved with lawn-mowers. Slicing not chopping.

Plastics

Plastics Electricity

Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 2 – the scythe

Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 1 – the grass

Using a scythe to cut your lawn, not a lawn-mower: Part 3 – technique

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