Hi, just joined and looking to buy my first riding mower. We're building up here on 2.5 acres and I expect to have about 1/2 acre to mow. Due to county regulations in this area ( near a water-supply lake ) we have to get down something for erosion control on any bare dirt by October 1st so we've chosen a perennial rye / fescue mix and will be doing a light mulch covering with straw. I won't need a "cadillac" mower but one of the most important things will be at least 4 inch cutting height since the ground isn't putting green smooth. Other than that it's all about reliability.
Randy
Randy