Lawn mower brush attachment. Lawn mower brush attachment

21st August 2023

US20150201554A1. Brush attachment for greens mower. Google Patents

Publication number US20150201554A1 US20150201554A1 US14/159,510 US201414159510A US2015201554A1 US 20150201554 A1 US20150201554 A1 US 20150201554A1 US 201414159510 A US201414159510 A US 201414159510A US 2015201554 A1 US2015201554 A1 US 2015201554A1 Authority US United States Prior art keywords arm brush brush attachment mower attachment Prior art date 2014-01-21 Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Abandoned Application number US14/159,510 Inventor William John McCarthy Original Assignee William John McCarthy Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) 2014-01-21 Filing date 2014-01-21 Publication date 2015-07-23 2014-01-21 Application filed by William John McCarthy filed Critical William John McCarthy 2014-01-21 Priority to US14/159,510 priority Critical patent/US20150201554A1/en 2015-07-23 Publication of US20150201554A1 publication Critical patent/US20150201554A1/en Status Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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A — HUMAN NECESSITIES
A01 — AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
A01D — HARVESTING; MOWING
A01D34/00 — Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
A01D34/001 — Accessories not otherwise provided for

A — HUMAN NECESSITIES
A01 — AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
A01D — HARVESTING; MOWING
A01D34/00 — Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
A01D34/835 — Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes

A — HUMAN NECESSITIES
A01 — AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
A01D — HARVESTING; MOWING
A01D43/00 — Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing

Abstract

A brush attachment is provided. The brush attachment includes a mounting frame configured to mount to the front of a greens mower. A pair of arms may be pivotally attached to the mounting frame and may extend downwards towards a surface in which the mower is resting. A brush frame having bristles may be attached to the arms. Therefore, a user may cut the grass on the putting green of a golf course so that the brush fluffs the grass uniformly and then the mower cuts the grass evenly.

Description

The present invention relates to brush attachment and, more particularly, to a brush attached to the front of a Golf Course Greens Mower.

The putting green is an area of the golf course requiring very precisely cut turf on smooth, firm ground surrounding the hole. The cutting process is very precise being done using measurements of 1,000 of an inch. The turf of the green is cut daily in order to obtain optimum performance. The putting surface must be precisely maintained so that players can make the precision strokes to put the ball in the hole. The green is surrounded by turf of varying lengths according to location.

As can be seen, there is a need for devices that aid in the cutting and maintenance of a golf course putting green.

In one aspect of the present invention, a brush attachment comprises: a mounting frame configured to attach to the front of a greens mower; at least one arm attached to the mounting frame and directed downward towards a surface in which the greens mower is resting; a brush frame attached to the at least one arm, wherein the brush frame comprises bristles.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method of preparing a golf course green comprises: mounting a brush to a front end of a lawn mower so that the brush is brushing in front of a surface that the lawn mower is riding on; and riding the lawn mower on a green of a golf course, and thereby fluffing up the grass on the green and evenly cutting the grass in a uniform pattern.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a brush attachment. The brush attachment includes a mounting frame configured to mount to the front of a greens mower. A pair of arms may be pivotally attached to the mounting frame and may extend downwards towards a surface in which the mower is resting. A brush frame having bristles may be attached to the arms. Therefore, a user may cut the grass on the putting green of a golf course so that the brush fluffs the grass uniformly and then the mower cuts the grass evenly.

The present invention includes a brush attachment for golf course greens mowers. The present invention may include an aluminum frame and mount. The present invention may be mounted to the front of the mower and may brush against the individual plants into an erect and more uniform pattern, allowing the mower to cut in a more precise manner. This, in turn, creates a more uniform and better putting surface. The bristle pattern, density, gauge, and type may be adjusted to the user’s needs.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4. the present invention includes a brush attachment 100. The brush attachment 100 includes a mounting frame 10. The mounting frame 100 may connect with the front of a mower, such as a riding greens mower. The brush attachment 100 may further include at least one arm 12 extending from the mounting frame 10 and may be directed downwards towards a surface in which the greens mower is resting on. Attached to the at least one arm 12 is the brush frame 14 which includes bristles 16. Therefore, the user may ride the mower with the bristles 16 brushing against the grass of the green, erecting the grass that is about to be cut.

The at least one arm 12 of the present invention may include a first arm 12 and a second arm 12. The present invention may further include a front plate 38 that is attached to the mounting frame 100. The front plate 38 may include a first end and a second end. The first end may include a first side connector 40 and the second end may include a second side connector 40. In certain embodiments, the first arm 12 may be pivotally connected to the first side connector 40 by a hinge 36 and the second arm 12 may be pivotally connected to the second side connector 40 by another hinge 36.

In certain embodiments of the present invention, the brush attachment 100 may be adjustable to work with different sized mowers and different types of terrain. For example, the angle of the brush frame 14 relative to the first arm 12 and the second arm 12 may be adjustable. In such embodiments, the first arm 12 and the second arm 12 may each include a slot 34. The brush frame 14 may include a bolt 32 at either end near the connection of the arms 12 and the brush frame 14. The bolt 32 may fit within the slot 34. The bolt 32 may be in a fixed position in which a nut may be screwed and tightened so that the brush frame 14 and the arms 12 are in a fixed position relative to one another. Alternatively, the nut may be loosened so that the bolt 32 may slide within the slot 34 and the angle of the brush frame 16 may be adjusted and then the nut may be tightened in place.

The present invention may further include at least one adjustable stopper 18. The stopper 18 may extend from at least one of the side connectors 40 below at least one of the arms 12. For example, the stopper 18 may extend from both of the side connectors 40 and below both of the arms 12. The stoppers 18 may prevent the arms 12 from pivoting further in a downward direction. The stoppers 18 may be adjusted to extend further from or retract within the side connectors 40. Therefore, the downward angle of the arms 12 relative to the greens mower may be adjusted.

In certain embodiments, the present invention may be in a stowed position and a deployed position. For example the brush attachment 100 may be in a stowed position in an upright position. In such embodiments, the present invention may include a latch component 20 that secures the brush attachment 100 in the upright position. The latch component 20 may be connected to the arms 12 and may include a housing 22, and a lock slide 24 within the housing 22. The lock slide 24 may include a first end and a second end extending outside of the housing 22. The first end and the second end may include pins 26 preventing the lock slide 24 from sliding out of the housing 22. The stowed or upright position may include the arms 12 pivoted upward so that the latch slide 24 slides into and rests against a latch stop 28 on the side connectors 40, thereby securing the at least one arm 12 in the upright and stowed position. Further, the arms 12 may be pivoted downward to deploy the brush attachment 100.

A method of preparing a golf course green may include mounting a brush to a front end of a lawn mower so that the brush is brushing in front of a surface that the lawn mower is riding on; and riding the lawn mower on a green of a golf course, and thereby fluffing up the grass on the green and evenly cutting the grass in a uniform pattern.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

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at least one arm attached to the mounting frame and directed downward towards a surface in which the greens mower is resting;

The brush attachment of claim 1. wherein the at least one arm comprises a first arm and a second arm.

The brush attachment of claim 2. further comprising a front plate attached to the mounting frame, wherein the front plate comprises a first end comprising a first side connector and a second end comprising a second side connector.

The brush attachment of claim 3. wherein the first arm is pivotally connected to the first side connector and the second arm is pivotally connected to the second side connector.

The brush attachment of claim 2. wherein the angle of the brush frame relative to the first arm and the second arm is adjustable.

The brush attachment of claim 2. wherein the first arm and the second arm comprise a slot, and the brush frame comprises a bolt that fits within the slot, wherein the bolt transferable from a fixed position within the slot and a moveable position within the slot for adjustment.

The brush attachment of claim 4. further comprising a latch component attached to the at least one arm configured to secure the at least one arm in an upright position.

The brush attachment of claim 7. wherein the latch component comprises a housing, and a lock slide within the housing, wherein the lock slide comprises a first end and a second end extending outside of the housing, wherein the first end and the second end comprise pins preventing the lock slide from sliding out of the housing.

The brush attachment of claim 8. wherein the upright position comprises the at least one arm pivoted upward so that the latch slide slides into and rest against a latch stop on the side connector, thereby securing the at least one arm in the upright position.

The brush attachment of claim 3. further comprising at least one adjustable stopper extending from at least one of the side connectors below the at least one arm, preventing the at least one arm from pivoting further in a downward direction.

The brush attachment of claim 1. further comprising the greens mower, wherein the brush attachment is attached to the front of the greens mower,

mounting a brush to a front end of a lawn mower so that the brush is brushing in front of a surface that the lawn mower is riding on; and

riding the lawn mower on a green of a golf course, and thereby fluffing up the grass on the green and evenly cutting the grass in a uniform pattern.

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Topdressing and Grooming Brush

The True-Surface® Flex Brush is both a topdressing and grooming brush – 2 in 1! Quickly attach the Flex Brush to your triplex greensmower and use it in conjunction with your True-Surface® Greens Care Collection, your True-Surface® Vibe V, or even your triplex cutting reels!

Free-Floating Across Your Greens

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Rammy Brush Cutter 120 for ATV / UTV

This little ATV Brush Cutter from Rammy is an astoundingly capable brush cutter: it can cut trees up to 4″ in diameter! That’s insane! And it can even be converted to a finish mower without having to buy a complete, separate attachment. When we say Rammy builds quality ATV attachments, we think these two notes are a good start to proving it!

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RAMMY BRUSH CUTTER 120 DETAILS

The Rammy ATV Brush Cutter 120 is an agile and powerful brush cutter that is compatible with most ATVs. It can cut hay, grass, bushes, and even trees that are up to 4 inches in diameter. This makes the Brush Cutter a great tool for general yard maintenance, trail maintenance, or even creating new trails.

This machine also features a protective roller on the underside. Since the brush cutter has this protective roller, the weight of the machine is on the ground instead of your ATV while you’re clearing brush. Furthermore, it helps to keep the brush cutter blades from driving into the ground.

The Rammy ATV Brush Cutter 120 also comes standard with a side shift kit. This kit allows the brush cutter to be shifted 12.5 inches to the left or right of center.

Mounting

The Rammy Brush Cutter mounts to your ATV using its universal snowplow bracket. However, your ATV needs a winch to raise and lower the cutter between mowing and transport positions. We also recommend using about 100 lb of ballast weight on the rear rack of your ATV, to offset the added weight of the Rammy.

Additionally, you can tighten your front springs (if adjustable), as well as your front tire pressures, to help alleviate the extra weight on the suspension. If your ATV has a soft front suspension, it would benefit from having heavy duty springs or spring inserts installed.

As a side note, the ATV only supports the Rammy’s weight in transport position. While mowing the weight of the brush cutter is on the ground.

Lawn Mower Conversion Kit

There is a lawn mower conversion kit available for the Rammy Brush Cutter (kit #74131290). This consists of 3 new blade hubs with grass cutting blades, as well as a front mower deck section with caster wheels.

The brush cutter and lawn mower use the same frame, engine, and transmission, so those don’t need to be converted.

Rammy mowers are manufactured in Finland and are made with quality and efficiency in mind. As a front mount ATV brush cutter, you don’t flatten the grass, or brush, before mowing. This gives you a better and more consistent cut.

We also offer the Rammy ATV Lawn Mower and the Rammy ATV Flail Mower, which are designed to handle different jobs.

If you’d like to learn more about Rammy, you can visit their site here.

Mounting Requirements

To mount a Rammy Attachment to your ATV or UTV, you must have a winch and a plow mount. We recommend KFI mounts.

Shipping

Shipments fulfilled from Wisconsin.

Riding Mower Attachments (what to own, what to avoid)

If you have a riding mower you probably either own attachments or are considering purchasing some. In today’s article I’ll talk about some of the most common riding mower attachments and I’ll discuss which ones are worth owning.

The reality is that some equipment is essential and well worth the investment and the space it will occupy in your garage or storage shed, but other riding mower add-ons simply won’t be used often enough to justify the purchase (you can spend that money better elsewhere).

I’ll go through everything you need to know here so you can make the best decisions when upgrading your mowing equipment.

First Thing’s First – Sizing Compatibility

Before you buy any attachments for your riding mower, make sure that they are compatible with the model you own.

You wouldn’t believe how many people email me asking why the attachment they purchased didn’t fit … well, it’s built for a different mower!

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Why Upgrade Your Riding Mower with Attachments?

One of the main purposes of getting attachments for a riding mower is to help the mower do more than just cut grass.

But more generally, we buy lawn equipment to make our life easier, and to accelerate the pace at which we can complete lawn care projects around the house.

Less time working on the lawn, more time enjoying the lawn. That’s the goal, right?

There are many different functions your mower can fulfill if you have the right attachments for it.

In many cases, whether an attachment is worthwhile for you will depend on the size of your property (how large it is). For example, a lawn sweeper will probably only be useful if you have an especially large area. If you don’t, it probably won’t be worth the cost and the trouble of having to store it.

Keep in mind that many of these attachments are quite large, so unless you have unlimited storage space, you will usually need to pick and choose, purchasing only the attachments that are specifically best for you.

If you have a zero-turn riding (ZTR) mower, you will find there is a more limited selection of attachments available than you might find for garden tractors and lawn tractors.

Now, let’s get into the nitty gritty.

Riding Mower Attachments

Here’s a list of some of the most popular and useful attachments for riding mowers (in no particular order).

Aerator

You can get aerator attachments for your riding mower that will give your lawn the aeration it needs.

Aeration helps prepare your lawn for fertilization and reseeding. It is process in which small holes are put in the ground, allowing for better air circulation and water and fertilizer penetration. This will make your grass roots stronger and healthier.

Buying an aerator attachment for your mower is a good investment in most cases. It will mean you always have an aerator on hand whenever you want to aerate your lawn during the course of the year. And the ability to purchase this attachment is one key advantage to riding mowers (it’s not an option on a walk-behind mower).

Aerator attachments vary in size, with between 40 and 48 inches in width being very common. Keep this in mind when planning where you will store it in your garage.

Aerator attachments for riding mowers can vary quite a bit in cost. They generally range from around 100 or 150 to 750. I like and recommend this model from Agri-Fab. It’s 48 inches wide and does a nice job.

In this article I compare spike vs plug aerators, to help you determine which style tow-behind aerator may be best for you.

Bagger

A bagger is a very common mower attachment. This is a useful attachment, as it makes collecting lawn clippings very easy.

You can get baggers in different sizes, including 9-bushel triple baggers and 6-bushel twin baggers. When deciding on what size of attachment to get, consider the size of your lawn.

Bagger attachments can be rather large. For example, it may be about 42 inches X 46 inches. You will need to find storage space for this, so plan this out before making your purchase.

These attachments can sometimes be quite expensive as well. In some cases, they can be as much as 500 or more, and in my experience many people are frustrated by the capacity of the leaf baggers they get from the manufacturer … it never seems like enough.

When a Simple Bagging Attachment Isn’t Enough

I have large maple trees on my property which drop a ton of leaves, and while I usual mulch and bag with my self-propelled Honda mower, I borrowed my dad’s rig one year and he has a large lawn tractor leaf bag like this one on Amazon which fits over his factory leaf bagger attachment. It allowed me to clear my front and back yard of leaves in a snap.

As long as you’re strong enough to muscle the full bag, it’s a great way to super-charge your leaf clean up, and I recommend looking into something like that if leaf clean up is a big job at your home.

If you don’t have a very large lawn, buying a bagger attachment is probably a waste of money for you – you may be better served by investing in a quality leaf blower that will take up less space (and is much more fun to use).

There are a lot of good backpack blowers on the market, but I’ve only used my PB-770T from Echo (Amazon link) because it has never given me reason to use anything else. I can recommend that model if you’re in the market for a backpack blower and are having trouble choosing one.

Lawn Roller

A lawn roller attachment is useful for getting your lawn back into shape after the winter. It will even out any parts of the ground that have been damaged in the cold weather.

The roll of a lawn roller is filled with sand or water to give it the necessary weight to press down and level your lawn as you drive across it. I generally recommend using water as you can empty it out when you’re finished (making the roller lightweight and easy to handle as you put it away.

If you ever need to put down sod, you can use the lawn roller to get your ground prepared and even for this process. You can also use it for tasks such as pressing seeds you have planted deeper into the soil to ensure good soil-to-seed contact for optimum germination.

There are lawn rollers available with different abilities and in different sizes. I use this one from Brinly by pushing it across my lawn, but it has a tow option as well. I love that it will work as a walk-behind roller or as an attachment for your riding lawn mower. There are always some areas of your property that are tough to get to on a riding mower while towing a piece of equipment.

Dethatchers

A dethatcher attachment is a fantastic attachment to have if you ever need to dethatch your lawn.

Dethatching is a process in which you remove matted grass and other kinds of debris from your lawn. This is essential for new growth to take place, and when you dethatch just prior to overseeding you’ll see great results.

Using a dethatcher attachment will make the dethatching process easy and a lot less effort than it would be otherwise. You will be able to get rid of barriers that are stopping your lawn from getting all the nutrients, water, and air it needs.

A dethatcher attachment is quite large (for example, about 40 inches wide), and it’s a bit unwieldly because of its design, but there are a few options which are better than anything else you’ll find out there.

Check out my list of the best lawn dethatchers – there are three tow-behind models that stand out as being great options.

Disc Harrow

A disc harrow is ideal for getting your garden beds ready for replanting. You can also use it to break up hard ground to begin a new garden.

Having a disc harrow attachment will come in handy when you want to prepare your garden beds for replanting. It’s also useful for breaking up hard ground when you want to start a new garden, or complete a lawn renovation by killing your existing lawn and starting over.

Truth be told, this isn’t an attachment you’ll want unless you have a very large garden area, but it’s worth including in the list because it can save time and prevent you from wrestling with a rototiller.

Spreader

We should all regularly fertilize our lawns in order to keep them healthy and beautiful. If you have a large lawn (which you probably do as you have a riding mower), it might be a good idea to buy a spreader attachment (you can see my favorite one right here).

An example of a spreader attachment is a tow-behind broadcast spreader. Using a spreader attachment will make it much easier for you to fertilize your lawn whenever you do so during the year. You can also spread good seed over your lawn, spread lime, iron, and other soil amendments with this attachment, making it a solid investment.

Spreader attachments come in different sizes, some of which are smaller than other kinds of riding mower attachments. Agri-Fab makes a good one.

Snowblower

If you live in a region that gets a lot of snow in the winter, it might be worth your while to get a snow blower attachment for your riding mower. This will make it easy to plow through all the snow that collects on your property.

You will be grateful you have this the next time you need to clear a driveway or pavement, and this is one attachment that can really extend the value of your riding mower, making it a year-round asset to your property.

Snowblower attachments are just as large as many other riding mower attachments, and they can be quite heavy, but if you live in a northern climate and have a large driveway it’s worth the cost and the space in your garage.

I can say from experience that if you’re buying a plow kit or snow blower for your lawn tractor it’s a good idea to invest in some snow chains for your tires as well. Most tires on riding mowers aren’t built for snow, and you’ll be frustrated with your investment unless you can get good traction. It’s worth the extra money. Measure your tires before you order, but these ones on Amazon will work for most riding mowers.

Canopy

If you have a large property and spend long periods of time outside doing mowing, think about getting a canopy. A canopy attaches to your mower to give you shade from the sun, and usually can be attached to any mower with a roll bar.

The canopy attachments for many riding mowers are collapsible, so they don’t take up too much storage space, and if you leave it on your mower it doesn’t increase the footprint of your mower at all.

Most manufacturers will sell you a canopy and roll bar that’s made to fit with your mower, but there are third-party universal canopies like this one that may work for you as well.

Attachments I would Only Consider for Large Properties

The attachments below are usually only worth buying if you have quite an expansive property. Buying them if you only have a small lawn will most likely be a waste of money.

Trail Cutter or Trail Mower

A trail cutter or trail mower is really only worth considering if you have an extensive property.

This attachment will reduce the amount of time it takes to mow your grounds. You can also use it to clear paths through saplings and brush.

If you have any places that need heavy cutting power, a trail cutter or trail mower is a good investment. Swisher makes a solid one, which you can see demonstrated in the short video below from Piney Life:

A lawn sweeper attachment will gather leaves, pine needles, pine-cones, acorns, and other types of debris in your yard. You can also use it to sweep up grass clippings after you mow.

When the lawn sweeper gathers this debris, it uses a rotating sweeper brush to put it into a hopper bag. When you see that this bag is full, simply empty it.

You can find lawn sweepers in different sizes, but they do tend to require a decent amount of storage space.

The cost of a lawn sweeper can range from 150, for example, to 700. It’s probably not worth your while to buy a lawn sweeper if you don’t have a very large property.

Cart

Many riding mower owners like to have a cart attachment. You might call this a utility trailer or dump cart. You can use this kind of attachment for tasks such as hauling soil or garbage, garden tools, or mulch in your garden.

If you have a large property and do a lot of garden work, a cart attachment might be a good investment for you, but if you already have a wheelbarrow and don’t mind using it, you probably don’t need one.

Some carts are quite large and they have deep containers, meaning it might be challenging to store if you don’t have a large garage. If you’re interested in a good one, my dad owns the Agri-Fab 45-0101 (pictured), and he likes it.

Which Riding Mower Attachments Are Right for Your Lawn?

It depends.

It’s clear that the types of attachments that you should consider getting for your riding mower depend on the size of your property.

The type of soil that you have will also play a role, however.

If you have a sandy lot, you may not have to invest in an aerator. You may be better off investing in a spreader to easily top-dress with compost.

If your lot is heavy clay, than an aerator will be essential.

Big trees? Get the lawn sweeper – you’ll thank me every fall.

Another factor you need to consider before you purchase any riding mower attachment is storage space. Don’t put yourself in a situation where you have more attachments than you have places to put them. And be sure that you leave room in your garage to comfortably maintain your mower every spring (even if there isn’t room to park your car in there).

Nobody likes having a garage they can’t use.

by Sarah The Lawn Chick

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I was reading your April 2020 blog about Milo and Ironite….I couldn’t find anywhere to comment on that article. I wanted to ask you a question….in the article you say “I use Milorganite 4 times per year on my yard, and I supplement with a different iron supplement called Dr. Iron (Amazon link).” I was wondering HOW you supplement with Dr Iron….I do the same as you with Milo so WHEN and how much do you use Dr. Iron? Thank you….from one woman to another! Patti

Hi, Patti! Sorry about the comment situation – I’ll look into that and get it resolved this week. To your question – I do a soil test every spring and let those results guide me toward whether I need to do an Iron application in the spring (I usually choose to once every other year or so), and then I typically do one mid or late June because I have people over on the 4th of July and I want my lawn looking its best (that gives it time to take effect). Beyond that I might do it when my lawn starts to look a little tired, or if I’m having a party or gathering I apply it a few weeks beforehand to give it that nice dark green. There have been some years when I’ve just applied Dr. Iron with my Milorganite on every application and that has worked well too. If I’m applying that often I’d suggest using 1/2 the recommended quantity of Dr. Iron and just adjusting your spreader settings to reflect that and still get nice even coverage. If I’m doing the application at the same time as Milo I do them in two separate passes so I get nice even results and I don’t get clumps of Iron coming out here and there by mixing the two products. Hope this helps, and best of luck with your lawn this year! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Riding Mower Attachments (what to own, what to avoid)

First Thing’s First – Sizing Compatibility

Why Upgrade Your Riding Mower with Attachments?

Riding Mower Attachments

Aerator

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Which Riding Mower Attachments Are Right for Your Lawn?

It depends.

by Sarah The Lawn Chick

thoughts on “ Riding Mower Attachments (what to own, what to avoid) ”

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