Dante Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) We back up to a big neglected lawn occupied by renters. They don't care at all. This is the last time we will do sod back there! I would rather have the field and weeds. Sorry you have shittiy neighbors. Edited June 15, 2017 by Dante
Augie Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) I would rather have the field and weeds. Sorry you have shittiy neighbors. They are outside our neighborhood, up a 5 foot retaining wall, behind a hedge and a fence, but it all blows downhill. Edited June 17, 2017 by Augie
Fan in San Diego Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 Anywhere from $60 to $100 a month Jesus will mow, blow, fertilize and pull weeds for the month. Don't need no stinking lawnmower!
DC Tom Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 We back up to a big neglected lawn occupied by renters. They don't care at all. This is the last time we will do sod back there! My neighbor has this mutant strain of chickweed in his yard, that of course (being chickweed) spreads to ours. The ****'s damn near indestructible. My wife sprayed the lawn with what she thought was broadleaf weed killer...but was actually Roundup. The grass died. The mutant chickweed stood up and said "Please, sir, may we have some more."
Augie Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 My neighbor has this mutant strain of chickweed in his yard, that of course (being chickweed) spreads to ours. The ****'s damn near indestructible. My wife sprayed the lawn with what she thought was broadleaf weed killer...but was actually Roundup. The grass died. The mutant chickweed stood up and said "Please, sir, may we have some more." Try napalm, then start over. Start at the neighbors house, then proceed carefully. I'm looking at our new (and last) sod planting in our backyard. Went down today. It looks nice, but it's kind of dark because my usually awesome wife decided to spray wash construction dust and pollen off of everything, including electrical fixtures that do not do well with water. (This was not the first time, but it's not important to her, so it's a lesson not quickly learned.) So......the breaker that handles all internet and cable TV to the house will not reset until it dries out. I hope that's before football season.
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 It's tough to beat a Honda engine. Not sure if they still collaborate, but I used to have a craftsman with a Honda motor and the thing was a beast. I cut through some pretty tall grass with that one. I gave it to a friend when I sold my house and it's still going strong years later.
plenzmd1 Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 Try napalm, then start over. Start at the neighbors house, then proceed carefully. I'm looking at our new (and last) sod planting in our backyard. Went down today. It looks nice, but it's kind of dark because my usually awesome wife decided to spray wash construction dust and pollen off of everything, including electrical fixtures that do not do well with water. (This was not the first time, but it's not important to her, so it's a lesson not quickly learned.) So......the breaker that handles all internet and cable TV to the house will not reset until it dries out. I hope that's before football season. yall live in Atlanta no? Man, you going to have to use half of Lake Lanier to keep that stuff alive through July and August.
Augie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 yall live in Atlanta no? Man, you going to have to use half of Lake Lanier to keep that stuff alive through July and August. We've already downsized. This yard make a postage stamp look expansive. If it weren't so small, I'd have given up and taken another (cheaper) course already. But yes, getting watered 3 times a day now. Fortunately (for us) the water is included in our very reasonable HOA fee. Our lovely neighbors will help carry the expense of getting our new mini-lawn established.
mead107 Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 What did he buy or is someone volunteering to mow it for him.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 We've already downsized. This yard make a postage stamp look expansive. If it weren't so small, I'd have given up and taken another (cheaper) course already. But yes, getting watered 3 times a day now. Fortunately (for us) the water is included in our very reasonable HOA fee. Our lovely neighbors will help carry the expense of getting our new mini-lawn established. you socialist I let my lawn go as nature intends. It is lush and green in the spring and fall, and during the summer heat I don't have to mow it
PromoTheRobot Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 I just lucked out. Found a John Deere GT242 lawn tractor, with bagger, aerator and thatcher, for $350. In terrific shape. Obviously well maintained. Guy was liquidating his gear before a move south.
Maury Ballstein Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Just dropped $8600 on a Hustler X One It's amazing, the thing flies and has a sweet hydraulic system. Edited June 20, 2017 by Maury Ballstein
Augie Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 I just lucked out. Found a John Deere GT242 lawn tractor, with bagger, aerator and thatcher, for $350. In terrific shape. Obviously well maintained. Guy was liquidating his gear before a move south. That sounds like one heck of a deal!
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Just dropped $8600 on a Hustler X One It's amazing, the thing flies and has a sweet hydraulic system. “It’s now how fast you mow, It’s how well you mow fast!” Edited June 20, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan
PromoTheRobot Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 That sounds like one heck of a deal! My problem now is storing it. My shed is too small.
teef Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Nobody does it better than doing the lawn yourself. You won't get it manicured and bagged, etc... This time of season, I will mulch, but bag other times. Services simply don't take their time. And, rightly so, they are out to make $$$ and fast. My 20 year A/C would have grass all in the cooling fins, etc... No thank you. Even if I can't get to it right away... I'd rather let it grow for month and have it done nice. I just do it myself. Done "right" & clean. :-) this is what i'm struggling with. we have a fantastic lawn service. they really do a top notch job, but it's just so expensive. $80 per mow, and on occasion they'll cross cut it and charge another 20 bucks. at those prices i could pay for a super nice zero turn in a few years. that being said, i just don't want to spend the time on the lawn each week. i figure between the cutting, weed whacking and blowing off the grass, it could be around 3 hours...maybe 2 and change. on top of that, i don't want to store the mower. i'm so torn on this. Just dropped $8600 on a Hustler X One It's amazing, the thing flies and has a sweet hydraulic system. this one is amazing. My problem now is storing it. My shed is too small. exactly. i just don't want to use any garage space on a mower. in the winter, we have 3 cars and lawn furniture in our garage. something would have to go, and i have no idea what. i'm not lugging all of that out door furniture into the basement either.
Maury Ballstein Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 this is what i'm struggling with. we have a fantastic lawn service. they really do a top notch job, but it's just so expensive. $80 per mow, and on occasion they'll cross cut it and charge another 20 bucks. . Jesus. 4 cuts a month ? Where do you live ?
teef Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Jesus. 4 cuts a month ? Where do you live ? in the ole rochester. when it really starts to grow, they'll do twice a week unless you tell them not to.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 this is what i'm struggling with. we have a fantastic lawn service. they really do a top notch job, but it's just so expensive. $80 per mow, and on occasion they'll cross cut it and charge another 20 bucks. at those prices i could pay for a super nice zero turn in a few years. that being said, i just don't want to spend the time on the lawn each week. i figure between the cutting, weed whacking and blowing off the grass, it could be around 3 hours...maybe 2 and change. on top of that, i don't want to store the mower. i'm so torn on this. this one is amazing. exactly. i just don't want to use any garage space on a mower. in the winter, we have 3 cars and lawn furniture in our garage. something would have to go, and i have no idea what. i'm not lugging all of that out door furniture into the basement either. If you live in Loudoun County VA I'll cross cut it for a total of $30 at a time if you have under 1/4 acre. I have ~ 300 sq ft, for 20 to 25 minute job driving, double for cross cut (obviously)
teef Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 If you live in Loudoun County VA I'll cross cut it for a total of $30 at a time if you have under 1/4 acre. I have ~ 300 sq ft, for 20 to 25 minute job driving, double for cross cut (obviously) that seems pricey. we have 2 acres worth of lawn that they cut. we had a number of estimates done, and they ranged from 70-110 a cut. we went with the cheapest for 2 years, and the service was pretty lousy. large ruts in the lawn, clumps of grass everywhere. i don't feel so bad about the $80 anymore. on a side note, i have it rigged so that it's a tax write off.
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