The Lawnmower Thread

[Dexman PE PMP]

Our neighborhood got hit pretty hard with spider mites last year. I was one of the few who didn't get them, but the way they were progressing down the street I stand a pretty good chance of getting hit this year. Also, with being a couple hundred feet away from open space we are constantly having to deal with weeds. The cost of the lawn service is only a few $'s per month more than what I was spending to do it myself, and my neighbors use these guys with good results so I thought I'd give it a try this year.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Its about time to laydown some broadleaf killer and some pre-emergent for the bahaia.

About time to fire up the mower, too.

 

[mudpuppy]

Heh heh, still snow on the ground here.

Elephant girl made the mistake of planting mint in her garden last year. It has already taken over the entire back yard and is spreading to the side yard.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Elephant girl made the mistake of planting mint in her garden last year. It has already taken over the entire back yard and is spreading to the side yard.

Smells awesome when mowed!

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I love the smell of fresh-mowed mint, except for the fact that it completely takes over the entire yard. The apartment complex I lived at as a child had this problem.

 

[pbrme]

I need to figure out who my neighbors use. Their lawn was green all freakin' winter, and already looks perfect. Mine is a big soggy mess in back, and the soil is so compacted up front about half the lawn has turned to dirt.

Same here, the guy across the street says he fertilizes every 1-1/2 month from April-Sept. I don't like to mow that much.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I need to figure out who my neighbors use. Their lawn was green all freakin' winter, and already looks perfect.

They probably overseeded with winter rye. The next door neighbors do it, but I don't want to mow all year.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

After a season of slumber, the ever reliable Yard Machine by MTD cranked up the first pull and ran smoothly. Man,that's been a good mower. Mowed the weeds in the front yard and was accosted by Jehovah's Witness's half way through. They always seem to hit us up on 'holidays' like St Patrick's Day and Halloween. Go figure.

Put a new filter on MIL's 20+yo mower. First replacement it had received by the looks of it.

Have one for ours, but it ran so well I didn't see the point in futzing with it.

 

[kevo_55]

Well, it looks like I will actually get a new lawnmower this season!

My brother in law will gladly take my old lawnmower off my hands and fix it up himself.

Should I get a riding one???

 

[Ble_PE]

^How big of a yard do you have? I'd say anything under 1/2 acre you can get by with a push mower easily enough. Half to 3/4 it's really up to you and above 3/4 I'd say get a riding mower.

 

[Supe]

I agree with Ble. Keep in mind any trees, etc. that may interfere. I have a third acre, and what takes the most time is trying to work around the damn playset and row of hollies in the back.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^How big of a yard do you have? I'd say anything under 1/2 acre you can get by with a push mower easily enough. Half to 3/4 it's really up to you and above 3/4 I'd say get a riding mower.

I'd say that's pretty spot on advice.

Before my dad bought the L-model Gravely in 1966, he used to mow 3 acres or so with a 20 push mower.

It was rough enough with that 30 inch Gravely.

 

[kevo_55]

Sorry guys, it was a joke.

My lot is 45'x120'.

I'll be getting a pushmower. Most likely one that can bag or mulch.

 

[MA_PE]

Sorry guys, it was a joke.

My lot is 45'x120'.

I'll be getting a pushmower. Most likely one that can bag or mulch.

With that size yard you should get a reel type pushmower.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Sorry guys, it was a joke.

My lot is 45'x120'.

I'll be getting a pushmower. Most likely one that can bag or mulch.

With that sizes yard you should a reel type pushmower.

I still like those Fiskar Momentums for reel mowers (they're called Staysharps now)

http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-6201-18-Inch-Staysharp-Mower/dp/B0045VL1OO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363618863&sr=8-1&keywords=fiskars+reel+mower

Gotta get all the twigs up, though.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

First mow was a couple of weekends ago.

Mower started first pull.

Thank you, B&S!

 

[Supe]

Mine took about 5 or 6 good pulls, but fired right up this year as well. Dog went absolutely berserk, as it was her first run in with a lawnmower. She had a good time with it, and was trying to race it, eventually just laying down in front of me with no concept of what I was trying to do with it. She certainly loved the freshly-mowed grass, though. She put her front legs under her body, planted her face in it, and then pushed herself through it with her hind legs, dying her entire head, front legs, and torso bright green for a few days.

 

[knight1fox3]

Mower started first pull.

Thank you, B&S!

Made here in MKE. You're welcome. :B

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Mower started first pull.

Thank you, B&S!

Made here in MKE. You're welcome. :B

really? This one is old enough (1998) that it may have been made in the old GA plant. I really have no idea (and I even have the B&S History book).

 

[snickerd3]

The battery was dead on mr snick's ride on mower. We was going to put down the spring fertilizer and the crane fly larvae killer but that was derailed. Too cold out to jump the battery too.