Grass, mow your own or pay someone? - Page 5

Particle Man · 04-10-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

2 acres with a walk-behind...yep that is definitely exercise.

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Holy hell!!!!!!!!

there are times when this philosophy backfires, believe me

ontwo · 04-09-2010, 11:23 AM

Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow.

If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot.

marko138 · 04-09-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow.

If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot.

I'm sure Penn State does that. I should look into it.

Rider · 04-09-2010, 11:33 AM

I need to have that done. My backyard id full shade all day long and the grass is very thin. I over seed and it grows for a little while but ends up dying out. The yard in mostly clay since I had the landscaper bring in 120 yards of fill dirt. He was supposed to uses a ton of top soil on top but I don't think he used any.

MILK · 04-09-2010, 11:41 AM

PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind!

I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers.

Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water..

BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY!

marko138 · 04-09-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MILK

PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind!

I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers.

Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water..

BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY!

You could get the green outdoor carpet for your yard.

ontwo · 04-09-2010, 12:38 PM

Like I said, I have no idea about you northerners, but my dad has a really shady yard. He found a Creeping Red Fescue that has turned out beautiful

sherri_chickie · 04-09-2010, 02:10 PM

I voted pay someone, but that;s only because I llive in a condo townhouse and it's automatically taken care of out of our condo fees.

If I had a large yard, and access to cheap labor, I would have someone else mow, for a smaller yard, I would do it myself.

Cutty72 · 04-09-2010, 03:37 PM

i don't consider your lawn gardening...

101lifts2 · 04-10-2010, 10:13 PM

I use a gas mower with a converter and oxygen sensor.

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04-09-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow. If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot. __________________

04-09-2010, 11:41 AM	#5
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind! I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers. Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water.. BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY! Last edited by MILK; 04-09-2010 at 11:43 AM..

04-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#7
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Like I said, I have no idea about you northerners, but my dad has a really shady yard. He found a Creeping Red Fescue that has turned out beautiful __________________

04-10-2010, 10:13 PM	#10
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I use a gas mower with a converter and oxygen sensor. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

04-09-2010, 11:33 AM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I need to have that done. My backyard id full shade all day long and the grass is very thin. I over seed and it grows for a little while but ends up dying out. The yard in mostly clay since I had the landscaper bring in 120 yards of fill dirt. He was supposed to uses a ton of top soil on top but I don't think he used any.

04-09-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	I voted pay someone, but that;s only because I llive in a condo townhouse and it's automatically taken care of out of our condo fees. If I had a large yard, and access to cheap labor, I would have someone else mow, for a smaller yard, I would do it myself.