Today I’ve been in Cheshire, scything a garden meadow for a client. The site is being managed as a wildflower meadow so I cut and remove the grass to reduce the fertility.
I’ve cut this area a few times now so I have a good idea of which direction the wind tends to blow the grass. My windows show the pattern.
Some of the plants, including mallow knapweed are still flowering so I mow around those.
I used a 65cm long ‘ditch’ blade, the same as I sell in my Complete beginners scythe kit. It’s the perfect choice for heavier grasses and uneven ground and makes quick work of the job.
Places on my Learn to Scythe course are still available, book now and start learning how to Scythe your own meadow.
