BuffaloBud Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Do my own yard work - I'm by myself. I'm like as some others have posted here - like the exercise and it is a bit therapeutic. Takes about 1hr20min to mow complete. Another 15 to trim/ blow. My only bite is in spring and fall when grass really grows. Sometimes it's 3 times in 10 days. The other thing is I don't like how short the lawn services cut the grass. Neighbors have service and they struggle keeping the grass alive and have to water. Had 7 yards of mulch brought in last spring. Got it all down in 2 half days. Not much better than a cold beverage when the job you did yourself is complete. I can understand the time v family argument tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 i don't ever get this. even if it is pulling weeds - who in their right mind would rather go watch nonsense tv than just spend time outside leisurely You're correct. The time I save by hiring out my yardwork isn't spent in front of the TV or computer...it's outside by the pool, golfing, playing tennis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) You're correct. The time I save by hiring out my yardwork isn't spent in front of the TV or computer...it's outside by the pool, golfing, playing tennis... I can understand this. Especially the disposable income to do so when you do not enjoy it. But I enjoy it and itd be a bit hypocritical to not maintain my landscape, which is rather extensive over an acre containing an orchard, and such - about $45k worth of landscaping. Any chance you're going to the Durham bulls festival this weekend? I was out at moco for Mardi gras Tuesday. Edited March 2, 2017 by Boyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 We have a pretty small yard so I do everything myself. Mowing and edging usually takes me no longer than 45 minutes. I coach baseball in the spring and football in the fall, so the only times I really hate doing it is during those months when my free time is at a minimum. During the summer it's nice to be outside on a weekend morning. We've been in our house for almost 4 years and my wife and I are NOT gardeners. All three of our gardens are in worse shape than the year before. We just don't have that knack or enjoyment of it. Our two front gardens aren't THAT bad so we're going to leave them but our largest one in the back is a total war zone. We're thinking about getting rid of it, planting grass on half and making the other half into a vegetable garden which is much more up our alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I saw a house that had gravel put over the yard so the owner never had to mow the lawn. That's hardcore pimp right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I saw a house that had gravel put over the yard so the owner never had to mow the lawn. That's hardcore pimp right there. Was it by chance in Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area? Seen a few of those in the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Rochester area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I saw a house that had gravel put over the yard so the owner never had to mow the lawn. That's hardcore pimp right there. My city allows you to get a "wildlife refuge" permit or some such. There's certain criteria that have to be met regarding wildlife habitat, but it ultimately means you can let your yard grow wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I saw a house that had gravel put over the yard so the owner never had to mow the lawn. That's hardcore pimp right there. I hope they put the weed block down first or that will be a B word to maintain in its own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I hope they put the weed block down first or that will be a B word to maintain in its own right. Blow torch to nuke the mothers right then and there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) My city allows you to get a "wildlife refuge" permit or some such. There's certain criteria that have to be met regarding wildlife habitat, but it ultimately means you can let your yard grow wild. You know who else had a wild life refuge? Edited March 2, 2017 by /dev/null Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 You know who else had a wild life refuge? Hermann Goering, actually. His estate, Carinhall, was a nature preserve, and he gave himself the title of Reich Hunting Master (yes, literally Reichjaegermeister.) Little known fact there, Norm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I like drinking ginger-lime Jägermeister after lawn work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My city allows you to get a "wildlife refuge" permit or some such. There's certain criteria that have to be met regarding wildlife habitat, but it ultimately means you can let your yard grow wild. California has something similar and you'd be surprised how many women here completely misinterpret the term "let your yard grow wild." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 California has something similar and you'd be surprised how many women here completely misinterpret the term "let your yard grow wild." There is no issue with letting your yard grow wild when you never expect for it to be mowed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 When I last owned a home I took immense pride in my lawn and roses. Had 9 massive knockout rose bushes around my back deck. Worth a couple days work a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 When I last owned a home I took immense pride in my lawn and roses. Had 9 massive knockout rose bushes around my back deck. Worth a couple days work a yearbank landlord kick you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 bank landlord kick you out Or... Not to pry, but I was thinking this... She got the house. Good Year for the Roses "I can hardly bear the sight of lipstick on the cigarettes there in the ashtray Lyin' cold the way you left 'em, but at least your lips caressed them while You packed Or the lip-print on a half-filled cup of coffee that you poured and didn't drink But at least you thought you wanted it, that's so much more than I can say For me What a good year for the roses Many blooms still linger there The lawn could stand another mowin' Funny I don't even care As you turn to walk away As the door behind you closes The only thing I have to say It's been a good year for the roses After three full years of marriage, it's the first time that you haven't Made the bed I guess the reason we're not talkin', there's so little left to say we Haven't said While a million thoughts go racin' through my mind, I find I haven't said a word From the bedroom the familiar sound of a baby's cryin' goes unheard What a good year for the roses Many blooms still linger there The lawn could stand another mowin' Funny I don't even care As you turn to walk away As the door behind you closes The only thing I have to say It's been a good year for the roses" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hire out. I'm not sure anyone on my street even owns a lawnmower. We have a landscaper for the spring/fall clean-up, and trimming the 20' tall arborvitae (they require scaffolding). I pull my own weeds these days, and I do plant a garden and take care of that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hire out. I'm not sure anyone on my street even owns a lawnmower. We have a landscaper for the spring/fall clean-up, and trimming the 20' tall arborvitae (they require scaffolding). I pull my own weeds these days, and I do plant a garden and take care of that myself. I've tried growing tomatoes several times in Florida and Georgia, and after careful consideration I've decided the farmers market is the place for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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