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Vanity: Summertime Yard Work (need yard grooming advise)
70/20/2007 | HB

Posted on 07/20/2007 10:21:13 AM PDT by HOTTIEBOY

Hello Hank Hill, propane and propane accessories.



Not really. I would like to have a discussion about my lawn, though. Maybe just lawn mower talk in general.

I have recently moved into a new house. The yard is very well groomed...moreso than I am used to. I am used to mowing patches of grass and weedeating a little and being done. This new yard is one of those "yard of the week" type yards. The people that owned it before me took pride in their gardening and obviously just enjoyed doing it. The grass is very lush and thick, although I don't know what species of grass it is.
Its a nice yard in a neighborhood where all the yards are very well maintained. So, I plan on keeping it that way. Problem is, I don't know that much about it.
I would rather work on cars or motorcycles or build a deck anyday, but I been trying with this yard. I been out there everyday fooling around in it.

Well, last week I think I tried too hard. I got a little over zealous with the cutting blades on my mower. My neighbor stood at the fence, "damn, you scalped it"
I really did. Now I am not sure what to do with it. I cut it down to the stems. Common sense tells me to just wait and let it grow back. Should I feed it at this point? What about maintenance?
I also have double bags on my mower. Should I let the clippings lay or use the bags?
I tell ya...if it doesn't have a motor, I don't know anything about it.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Gardening; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: grass; lawn; lawnmowers; yardwork
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To: Arrowhead1952

Why does she look so unhappy? A bikini car wash makes more sense...


61 posted on 07/20/2007 12:38:26 PM PDT by Froufrou
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To: HOTTIEBOY

RE #1. I have inside dogs. They like to run in the fenced backyard. I want to keep it fairly dry so they will not track in mud. (NorthCarolina red clay)

ok, just water the front, it’s nearly impossible to have both a beautiful lawn and dogs.... :’)

If you cannot water early AM, just try not to water during the heat of the day. Also - I’ve hear of fungus problems resulting from late evening watering.....but I’ve never actually seen it happen (I water in the late evening all the time)

ChemLawn - yes a service like that - I would ask my neighbors who they use if this is an option - (it’s actually a very good idea and usually doesn’t cost much more than the bags yo do yourself. (I just like doing it )

I loath bagging the graqss clippings, it is usally only necessary in the spring once or twice when the grass is really growing fast. - also if you have a lot of trees, look into a “leaf mulcher” they are usually inexpensive (I found mine on Craig’s List for $20) they won’t chip branches but it will reduce the leaves by about 10 to 1. All you have to do is rake into piles and drag your mulcher from pile to pile) I put this stuff on my beds it breaks down nicely over the winter.

Of course...................

If your neighbor really wants your grass clippings.......

Tell him to come over and cut your lawn!


62 posted on 07/20/2007 12:38:52 PM PDT by WhiteGuy (GOP Congress - 16,000 earmarks costing US $50 billion in 2006 - PAUL2008)
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To: Froufrou; Clam Digger

LOL, a friend of mine said he had some sexy neighbors that liked to lay outside. He said that corner of his yard will probly be very well maintained this year....


63 posted on 07/20/2007 12:39:55 PM PDT by HOTTIEBOY (The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.)
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To: WhiteGuy; HOTTIEBOY
I’ve hear of fungus problems resulting from late evening watering.....but I’ve never actually seen it happen

I've heard that too, but maybe that's because in South Texas we have so much kalichi. Sometimes we don't have a choice. When we're in drought mode [more often than not] we're not allowed to water during 'prime time.' We have to wait until after 8:00 p.m.
64 posted on 07/20/2007 12:42:10 PM PDT by Froufrou
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To: HOTTIEBOY

Ah. Extra protein? ;o)


65 posted on 07/20/2007 12:44:07 PM PDT by Froufrou
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To: HOTTIEBOY

LOL, I spend hours there with my hose in my hands.


66 posted on 07/20/2007 12:48:00 PM PDT by Clam Digger
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To: Froufrou

maybe that’s because in South Texas....

Oh yeah! I’m in Central Ohio...........we get it all

but not the extreme heat you folks get.

We’re usually only dry in August, but this year June and July have been arid.

best of luck


67 posted on 07/20/2007 12:49:01 PM PDT by WhiteGuy (GOP Congress - 16,000 earmarks costing US $50 billion in 2006 - PAUL2008)
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To: HOTTIEBOY

“Doesn’t mulch. But I understand you can purchase mulching blades for it.”

Prettty much any blade is a mulching blade. Unless you let it grow to the point that it clogs everything up-the mower force most of the clipping into the thatch-use natural fertilizer and it will decay on it’s own.

I miss my lawn. I really enjoyed taking care of the yard.


68 posted on 07/20/2007 12:50:59 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: Froufrou

Oh man...NO.....

I meant he was gonna nonchalantly work in that area where he could see the women laying out.

Sick man! LOL


69 posted on 07/20/2007 12:51:24 PM PDT by HOTTIEBOY (The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.)
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To: 5Madman2

I never liked yardwork but it is becoming a nice hobby.

I have learned alot about it and realize that nice yards don’t happen by accident.

Besides, sitting inside watching TV is NOT an option. I gotta have something to do.


70 posted on 07/20/2007 12:56:35 PM PDT by HOTTIEBOY (The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.)
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To: Froufrou

It was probably hot the day that picture was taken. I had a neighbor who used to have his wife mow the grass while he edged and trimmed the shrubs, and then he’d pick up all the trimmings.

When they were done on a summer day, he was washing himself with a hose. She came and let him spray her down. He *UN*politely put the hose in her shirt - she seldom wore a bra at that. Wet “TEE shirt” time!


71 posted on 07/20/2007 12:59:37 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Stop the invasion. Secure the borders now.)
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To: HOTTIEBOY

Had a buddy ask me about his lawn one time. He about crapped his pants when I told him what he needed and offered to handle it for him free if got the materials.

Only so much you can do in an apartment.


72 posted on 07/20/2007 1:01:00 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: Professional Engineer

LOL!!! That is great. So they came out with a Hawg that does the lawn. Love them Hawgs.


73 posted on 07/20/2007 1:01:12 PM PDT by JewishRighter
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To: WhiteGuy

If fungus was a problem here, we would be in bad shape. We get afternoon thunderboomers just about every day. Heat storms that leave as quickly as they show up.


74 posted on 07/20/2007 1:01:32 PM PDT by HOTTIEBOY (The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.)
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To: HOTTIEBOY; Arrowhead1952

Pssst! Is it true guys think about it every 28 seconds? Psstt! Wanna buy a watch? [/trenchcoat]


75 posted on 07/20/2007 1:02:19 PM PDT by Froufrou
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To: WhiteGuy

And, you haven’t got the humidity we have, either. On the other hand, it only snows here about every 13 years.


76 posted on 07/20/2007 1:04:04 PM PDT by Froufrou
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To: HOTTIEBOY

You need to find a local lawn guy, or a landscaper, and pick his brain. If you were in FL, I could help a little- I know a bit about gardening here. But you have specific climate and species that need to be treated a certain way.

Try the nearest feed store maybe?


77 posted on 07/20/2007 1:05:37 PM PDT by ovrtaxt (The FairTax and the North American Union are mutually exclusive.)
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To: HOTTIEBOY

We get afternoon thunderboomers just about every day.

Yeah, you’re in TX too..............

so heat and humidity are never in question......

good luck

(went to your profile page - great looking dog)


78 posted on 07/20/2007 1:06:54 PM PDT by WhiteGuy (GOP Congress - 16,000 earmarks costing US $50 billion in 2006 - PAUL2008)
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To: Froufrou

I think that may be ri....

ght, since I really have to ,,,,

tyoe slow at times....


79 posted on 07/20/2007 1:07:25 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Stop the invasion. Secure the borders now.)
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To: Professional Engineer

I see there’s a built in varmint eliminator on that there mower. Do the depleted uranium bullets make the grass yellow?


80 posted on 07/20/2007 1:08:19 PM PDT by ovrtaxt (The FairTax and the North American Union are mutually exclusive.)
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