Grass, mow your own or pay someone?

MILK · 04-08-2010, 05:44 PM

I don't have a mower and have no desire to mow either. I have 2 acres. I can't decide which to do, suck it up and buy a mower or just pay someone?

How about you? Do you mow yourself, or pay?

What are the advantages of your choice? Time, expense, gas, etc..

Dave · 04-08-2010, 05:47 PM

mow my own with our modded to run WFO all the time push mower. It could eat a tree i swear

tached1000rr · 04-08-2010, 05:51 PM

I have an acre and I mow it myself....

ontwo · 04-08-2010, 06:00 PM

Taking care of my yard is something I truly enjoy. I mow, weedeat, and anything else that needs to be done. This afternoon I will be aerating it and overseeding.

If you have two acres to mow, I would suggest at least a 50" zero turn mower with at least a 22 hp motor.

Trip · 04-08-2010, 06:05 PM

do it myself, i have a small yard and a self propelled walk behind so I have more room for bikes in the garage

Sean · 04-08-2010, 06:06 PM

I have a patch of lawn about 10' x 10'. And I still hire someone

azoomm · 04-08-2010, 06:12 PM

I have teenagers.... they mow it.

Looni2ns · 04-08-2010, 06:15 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, 06:20 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.

Looni2ns · 04-08-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

I have teenagers.... they mow it.

Yea, those were the days. :-) Now, even the neighborhood kids think it's below them to mow for some extra cash. Dumb kids.

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04-08-2010, 05:44 PM	#1
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Grass, mow your own or pay someone? I don't have a mower and have no desire to mow either. I have 2 acres. I can't decide which to do, suck it up and buy a mower or just pay someone? How about you? Do you mow yourself, or pay? What are the advantages of your choice? Time, expense, gas, etc..

04-08-2010, 06:00 PM	#4
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Taking care of my yard is something I truly enjoy. I mow, weedeat, and anything else that needs to be done. This afternoon I will be aerating it and overseeding. If you have two acres to mow, I would suggest at least a 50" zero turn mower with at least a 22 hp motor. __________________

04-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#8
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, 05:47 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	mow my own with our modded to run WFO all the time push mower. It could eat a tree i swear

04-08-2010, 05:51 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I have an acre and I mow it myself....

04-08-2010, 06:06 PM	#6
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	I have a patch of lawn about 10' x 10'. And I still hire someone

04-08-2010, 06:12 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have teenagers.... they mow it.

04-08-2010, 06:20 PM	#9
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.