Grass, mow your own or pay someone? - Page 2

Looni2ns · 04-08-2010, 05:15 PM

Decide how much you want to mow, then let the other part go "natural". For me, I only have a 1/3 of an acre, so I use a self-propelled mower. Just retired my 12 yo Scott's mower for a Honda. Wow, what a difference. Love it. Got it off craigslist. Paid $300 for a 2 yo Honda that retails for about $650.

It helps me lose weight, and stay in shape. The walking is good for ya, too. Or, in your case, riding with sunscreen on. ;-)

BTW, I've tried several difference lawn services. You'd think they know how to mow your yard w/o scalping the holy crap out of it, right? NOT. And, I was paying them $140/mo. on an annual contract. And, that didn't include fertilizer, sanding the bermuda, aerating, or anything else. Didn't even pull the weeds, just sprayed them and left them to die. Oh, that looked nice. So, it totally wasn't worth it for me.

Plus, if you're riding, put some tunes on the MP3, plug those ears, and enjoy the time alone.

Cruzergirl · 04-08-2010, 05:20 PM

My neighbor needs the cash (young married couple with 3 kids, they're both out of work) so I pay them $75 to mow my 3/4 of an acre 2X a month.

Sean · 04-08-2010, 05:30 PM

Jebus christie you people have a lot of land.

racedoll · 04-08-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Jebus christie you people have a lot of land.

I wish we had MORE!

Apoc · 04-08-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Jebus christie you people have a lot of land.

My grandfather has 100 acres or so.

azoomm · 04-08-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Jebus christie you people have a lot of land.

Nope. Living out in the middle of no-where makes me twitch.

t-homo · 04-08-2010, 05:37 PM

My parents had 2 acres that I normally had to mow. My dad also owns a lawn spraying business so our lawn had to look perfect. I had to mow 3 times every two weeks just about.

Kaneman · 04-08-2010, 05:40 PM

I mow my own.

I heard Ed calls the Fire Dept to come mow his when it gets too high.

RACER X · 04-09-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I mow my own.

I heard Ed calls the Fire Dept to come mow his when it gets too high.

if they did it for free, i'd give em a ring.

i pay some dudes, $25

takes me 3 hrs to mow, edge adn clean up, dudes maybe 30 min, 3 of them that is.

Sean · 04-08-2010, 06:19 PM

I have a 15,000 sq ft lot and that's considered huge here.

My uncle had 500 acres in rural Virginia but I shudder to think what he paid for it.

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04-08-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	Decide how much you want to mow, then let the other part go "natural". For me, I only have a 1/3 of an acre, so I use a self-propelled mower. Just retired my 12 yo Scott's mower for a Honda. Wow, what a difference. Love it. Got it off craigslist. Paid $300 for a 2 yo Honda that retails for about $650. It helps me lose weight, and stay in shape. The walking is good for ya, too. Or, in your case, riding with sunscreen on. ;-) BTW, I've tried several difference lawn services. You'd think they know how to mow your yard w/o scalping the holy crap out of it, right? NOT. And, I was paying them $140/mo. on an annual contract. And, that didn't include fertilizer, sanding the bermuda, aerating, or anything else. Didn't even pull the weeds, just sprayed them and left them to die. Oh, that looked nice. So, it totally wasn't worth it for me. Plus, if you're riding, put some tunes on the MP3, plug those ears, and enjoy the time alone. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

04-08-2010, 05:40 PM	#8
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I mow my own. I heard Ed calls the Fire Dept to come mow his when it gets too high. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

04-08-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	My neighbor needs the cash (young married couple with 3 kids, they're both out of work) so I pay them $75 to mow my 3/4 of an acre 2X a month.

04-08-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Jebus christie you people have a lot of land.

04-08-2010, 05:37 PM	#7
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	My parents had 2 acres that I normally had to mow. My dad also owns a lawn spraying business so our lawn had to look perfect. I had to mow 3 times every two weeks just about.

04-08-2010, 06:19 PM	#10
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	I have a 15,000 sq ft lot and that's considered huge here. My uncle had 500 acres in rural Virginia but I shudder to think what he paid for it.