The big question I had in the blog was how would the mower manage with the big mow in September when I mow the Wild Garden. Well, the big mow is now complete.
The Wild Garden makes up about a third of the garden. I allow the grass to grow and I mow paths through it. This year I planted some yellow rattle in it to weaken the grass and this has meant it was not quite as tall as usual. There are also some perennial geraniums, nettles, thistles and other wildflowers/weeds that provide a great place for wildlife. Before I can mow this area I have to scythe down the tall weeds/nettles; then I can give it a mow.
It is quite a challenge for any lawnmower. The Gtech, as previously observed in my review, can be a bit sensitive to grass height so I wondered if it would cope. I set it at its tallest cutting height as that it what I have to do with my other electric mower.
It coped, it coped well. It did take a battery and three quarters to do it but I was very pleased with the result.
The next step is I will mow it all again next week on a lower cutting blade. I only mow the whole garden two or three times a year and I think the two batteries will be needed both times. I am really pleased with how the mower has worked and the recommendation I made before is confirmed.
