I need to get a new weed eater. I've got a HomeLite model in mind, but I will probably go with a HomeDepot house brand.
Posted on 07/20/2007 10:21:13 AM PDT by HOTTIEBOY
If your lovely steed mulches, then let the clippings lie. Bag them if it doesn’t mulch.
I’m no help, I prefer the wilderness look.
I cut my grass when I need to but I would never consider it groomed. I just plant lots of things that shade the ground under them to prevent weed growth and mow around them.
While you’re down at Home Depot, pick up an illegal who does yard work on the cheap. /s
I wouldn’t bag it. Let it sit there and decay for a natural fertilizer.
As to the scalping, water it well and let it grow. Also, raise the blade for next time.
Got the jr. model did ya?
Have you priced any lawn care companies? I sold my riding mower years ago and hired a guy to do it for us. It’s not that expensive and I don’t have to worry about it.
Doesn’t mulch. But I understand you can purchase mulching blades for it.
For general yard/plant/garden information, The Dirt Doctor is a great source.
Per #2 above - even if your doesn’t mulch, just drive your toy in the direction of where the clipping exit (the side shooty-thing is the technical term). That way you’re mowing over them twice which makes it into mulch anyway - once with the initial pass and second cutting them when you go over them again in tandum with the next row’s initial pass.
Hey thats me!
If my neighborhood weren’t so nice with mature trees and manicured lawns, I would concrete the whole yard.
My lawn is St. Augustine—very manicured. For 12 years we have mulched with a self-propelled Toro push-mower. We have never fertilized, because mulching seems to have made it unnecessary. I sink to my ankles when I walk in it.
The Homelite brand is now owned by China, and the quality is about the same as their pet food.
I don’t do the whole excessive grooming bit. I mow enough that my yard is not an eyesore, but otherwise I prefer a more lush and natural look to the gold-course green look that most oklahomans do.
Stop watering. It cuts way down on the need to mow.
How have you been??
I used to curse the rain. not only did it ruin my carwash, I knew I would have to cut grass soon.
I normally loathe yardwork. But this is starting to be a good time to ice up a twelvepack and spend an afternoon.
Hell, I have had plenty of motorcycle crashes but that ain’t stopped me.
I could do that with my grass. But not now since I skinned it.
Glad you are well and can ride!!
you’re a good sport, hottieboy.
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