2021 Mowing Log

[TarjetasBéisbol]

I mowed on Monday, April 5th and it looks like the weekly mowing has started for me.

[Timmay]

Originally Posted by BGT Masters

I used a contractors mix (not Pennington or Scotts) last year to seed a new lawn I put in and it did great, came in full and almost too long to mow after a week and a half. (Went on vacation for a week just before planting it). However over half died off over the winter.

It has a ton of coverage, fairly cheap and I have a couple bags left (if they are still good). I've tried Pennington in the past with mixed results. Only had spots grow well and for the most part it didn't stick around. Had another batch not grow at all and at $70 a bag didn't want to risk it.

Every time I try and look up the reviews such as the Scotts 3x Ultrafeed the reviews of people totally burning and ruining the entire lawn scared me off.

I aerated and used a lime/fertilizer mix before seeding but I haven't had to do anything else since and it's been 5 years, so maybe that was the key.
I cut yesterday. Really didn't need it but we're suppose to get rain the next 3-4 days.

[BostonNut]

The day I have another grown ass adult doing my laundry for me is the day I just give up.

Nobody, and I repeat, nobody wants to deal with your dirty skivvies...

I could maybe see getting someone to do my lawn....but still....weak.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by BostonNut

The day I have another grown ass adult doing my laundry for me is the day I just give up.

Nobody, and I repeat, nobody wants to deal with your dirty skivvies...

I could maybe see getting someone to do my lawn....but still....weak.

Now let's not go crazy here

[mainerunr]

Got a Cub Cadet last year...but I won't be mowing with it this year. Wife is getting the house and the tractor, I'm gonna end up in an apartment (and paying her for 10 years). Sucks. I make way more than her but I'm gonna have less money to spend. It just isn't right.

[Chrominator]

Condolences^

[JeremyNick]

Originally Posted by BostonNut

The day I have another grown ass adult doing my laundry for me is the day I just give up.

Nobody, and I repeat, nobody wants to deal with your dirty skivvies...

I could maybe see getting someone to do my lawn....but still....weak.

If that’s all it takes I’ll come drive up and do a couple loads for you.

[Timmay]

Originally Posted by Timmay

I just bought a battery string trimmer and I'll get it tomorrow. Makita has a deal where you get 2 free batteries that work in all their lawn equipment and tools.

A+, Impressive, first use, plenty of power and durability. 3 speeds and reverse. Used 2nd speed mostly.Thick, wet stuff didn't even slow it down. Handled ditches and canal bank with ease. After about 30 minutes batteries still had full charge.
I gonna buy the leaf blower next and maybe a push mower in the future.

[Hallco]

Me on Thursday:"I'll cut grass Saturday morning when I get up"


Saturday morning when I get up:

[carlo16]

Originally Posted by BGT Masters

Anyone have good success with over seeding? My lawn gets almost all direct sunlight and we play volleyball on it weekly. I need something hardy that will hold up well that can also be purchased from Lowe’s or Home Depot? With grass I’ve been hit or miss over the years. I wanted to do a weed and feed but didn’t want to risk killing my lawn and having to start from scratch. Something that self repairs I think might be great like something with a lot of Kentucky Blue.

Look into a tall fescue if you have a lot of foot traffic. Just be sure before you seed with it because it’s thick and dark green and will really stand out when mixed with a blue, rye, creeping fescue mix.

[BGT Masters]

Originally Posted by Timmay

I aerated and used a lime/fertilizer mix before seeding but I haven't had to do anything else since and it's been 5 years, so maybe that was the key.
I cut yesterday. Really didn't need it but we're suppose to get rain the next 3-4 days.

I really need to fertilize and aerate. I’m sure that’s a part of it.

Originally Posted by carlo16

Look into a tall fescue if you have a lot of foot traffic. Just be sure before you seed with it because it’s thick and dark green and will really stand out when mixed with a blue, rye, creeping fescue mix.

Half of the court we play on is dead by the end of July so it mixing/blending doesn’t matter. I don’t live in town where it would matter. I wanted to get in over seeding this month but the weather had been so nice we’ve already played twice.

I’ve looked at Tall Fescue but it’s hard to get a bag with much of it in the mix. I might have to suck it up and pay 2-3x normal cost and get a 100% seed of Tall Fescue or a Kentucky Blue online, which I’ve been told self repairs.

[GoTribe!!!]

Mowed for the first time this year today. Got it finished just as the rain moved in.

[ssbledsoe]

Originally Posted by Hallco

Me on Thursday:"I'll cut grass Saturday morning when I get up"


Saturday morning when I get up:

Gonna have to get mine done tomorrow or it’ll be U-G-L-Y

[hairysasquatch]

Is anyone mowing another man's lawn, so to speak...?

[mainerunr]

Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Is anyone mowing another man's lawn, so to speak...?

Somebody other than me will be mowing the lawn here before too long but it won't be my lawn anymore...so I really don't care.

[Chrominator]

Originally Posted by mainerunr

Somebody other than me will be mowing the lawn here before too long but it won't be my lawn anymore...so I really don't care.

or not

[deansayso]

Haven't mowed yet and we're going to be back to freezing temps again so it'll be a while... Hopefully

[mainerunr]

Originally Posted by Chrominator

or not

yeah, not what I meant, I'm getting divorced so I will no longer be responsible for lawn care. There's a $3k Cub Cadet in the garage so I doubt she's gonna go get a robot.

[danfan1]

Originally Posted by Chrominator

or not

One of my neighbors has that thing and he swears it could turn water to wine. Looks like it just cuts grass to me. Does a damn fine job though I must say. He has by far the nicest yard in the neighborhood.

[hairysasquatch]

Originally Posted by danfan1

One of my neighbors has that thing and he swears it could turn water to wine. Looks like it just cuts grass to me. Does a damn fine job though I must say. He has by far the nicest yard in the neighborhood.

asujbl will hire a guy to run one of those on his lawn.

[Chuck Bartowski]

whoops wrong thread.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

asujbl will hire a guy to run one of those on his lawn.

100% accurate

My entire life is built on paying for things I don’t want to do

My handyman replaces all my lightbulbs and smoke detector batteries once a year.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by asujbl

100% accurate

My entire life is built on paying for things I don’t want to do

My handyman replaces all my lightbulbs and smoke detector batteries once a year.

Disgusting.

Self-reliance. But hey, you do you.

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[asujbl]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

Disgusting.

Self-reliance. But hey, you do you.

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Appreciate the feedback

I will do me.

[Bulls90s]

I haven't mowed yet this year. My neighbor's big tree fell in front of my driveway so I've been busy, logging. My riding lawn mower has a flat...life will get better.