Welcome Justin! If the grass isn't dormant, post some good close up pics and we can help you identify it.
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Hello all I live in Alabama and just joined the forums after lurking around for a while. Moved into a new construction house last fall and ready to hit the grounds full steam. Currently have a Honda HRC rotary. Looking at stepping up the game to a reel mower. Btw I think I have Centipede grass. Verifying the grass with the builder. Any pro's / con's with a reel mower and centipede grass? Looking forward to hear back from the best of the best.
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Grass is still dormant. I'll have to wait on the pics.
Glad to have you here and welcome to TLF!
Welcome to TLF!!! If you do have Centipede I wouldn't recommend getting a reel mower since it doesn't like to be cut short. I think it's optimum cutting height is around 1.5"-2.5".
That's unfortunate. I would love to have a reel mower to get that golf course cut.
Renovation? I planted Riviera Bermuda last year. J_nick '17 reno
If you really only have 2500sq ft of grass, the (lawn)world is your oyster. You could try a different grass every season as your renovation costs would be relatively low.JustinWheat said:That's unfortunate. I would love to have a reel mower to get that golf course cut.
There is some great discussion about homeowner reels in the equipment section right now. There is a company starting to offer an 18" battery-powered (or gas powered) reel-mower that would mow your centipede at nearly 2" but still offer reel-low cuts should you decide to change grass later. Check out the Swardman thread. It's a pricey option right now (no used machines available) but with only 2,500 sq ft to maintain, I'd be all-about a battery operated reel!
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