The Grass is Growing and Yard Work is Mounting

[Boyd Gathwright]

The Grass is Growing and Yard Work is Mounting


....I don't know about you all but this year has started off with a BANG. The grass is just jumping, I no sooner get it cut and swept and it's time to do it all over again. The outside yard work has severely put a crimp in my style, as far as shop work goes. This year I purposely put off planting the garden until later because last year we had a sudden frost and it stunted the growth on just about every plant. This year came close but NOT quite. We did plant quite a few trees for wind brakes and cleared and cut a large amount of brush this year which was not the norm. Had 2 flat tires on the large mower and broke a high dollar belt on the secondary mower and bent a shaft on one of the push mowers, so far. Can't buy or update any mowing equipment because if I do that means I can't buy any woodworking gear, tough dilemma.

.... So how has this year's grass and yard work treated you? I know some of you don't have quite as much grass to cut nor garden to plant as I do. Has the grass in your area been jumping like weeds too, like it has in mine? Has it cut into you shop time, BIG time? How are your mowers holding up or maybe you bought a NEW one? Put any grass seed or fertilizer or weed killer down (if you did, I'll bet that was fun when it came time to cut )? Or maybe you haven't started the season yet? Any comments or is everyone going to take the holiday weekend off?

.... Here's to a safe holiday no matter what you may be doing or how you celebrate it.

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[Belinda Barfield]

The upside of an extreme drought is no grass to cut. The downside is no purty flowers either. Moved to a condo six years ago because I was tired of cutting an acre of grass and raking oak leaves. So, I will be sunning by the pool this weekend! Hope you have a great holiday! During the holiday weekend last year, in a neighboring town, a lady was arrested for riding her horse while under the influence of alcohol. Can't wait to see what this year's entertainment will be.

[Dennis Peacock]

Moved to a condo six years ago because I was tired of cutting an acre of grass and raking oak leaves.

What? Only 1 acre to mow? How about riding a mower to cut 3.1 Acres of grass. I can tell you one thing....a 39" cut mower deck didn't satisfy me one bit....9 hours of riding to cut the grass ONCE. Sold it, upgraded to a JD 48" cut, V-Twin Water-Cooled, power everything. Now it's only 2.5 hours for mowing the grass. Maybe I need to upgrade again to something like a 60" mower-deck.

Be safe and have fun everyone!!!!

[Nancy Laird]

Dennis, you need to teach those kids of yours to drive that mower so you can spend more time in the shop!!!

We have a little patch of grass in the back yard that takes LOML about 15 minutes to mow and trim with our Lawn Boy. The rest of the "yard" is rock and desert plants. But he managed to put some weed 'n feed on it about 3 weeks ago and it's growing like...um...weeds. If there were just some way that we could keep the real weeks with thorns and stickers on them out of the rock part, we'd be fine.

Nancy

[Belinda Barfield]

Well Dennis, it was an acre with a push mower! What you need is a lawn guy!

[Joe Mioux]

What? Only 1 acre to mow? How about riding a mower to cut 3.1 Acres of grass. I can tell you one thing....a 39" cut mower deck didn't satisfy me one bit....9 hours of riding to cut the grass ONCE. Sold it, upgraded to a JD 48" cut, V-Twin Water-Cooled, power everything. Now it's only 2.5 hours for mowing the grass. Maybe I need to upgrade again to something like a 60" mower-deck.

Be safe and have fun everyone!!!!

Dennis, Upgrade to some goats.

Like some famous person once said " I feel your pain." Last week, I filled up my lawm mower. It cost me $32.00!


I think I am going to switch over to my New Holland Boomer diesel tractor. I have a 6 foot Brush Hog Finish Mower on it.

Joe

[Gary Herrmann]

1 ac is enough to mow. 'Course I only have a 38" deck. What I really dread is mulching the beds. We have a lot. Two years ago, it took 20 yards to mulch them all at 1.5" deep.

Maybe I'll hire someone this year so I don't blow a whole weekend shoveling, wheelbarrowing and spreading...

[Lavy Garcia]

What? Only 1 acre to mow? How about riding a mower to cut 3.1 Acres of grass. I can tell you one thing....a 39" cut mower deck didn't satisfy me one bit....9 hours of riding to cut the grass ONCE. Sold it, upgraded to a JD 48" cut, V-Twin Water-Cooled, power everything. Now it's only 2.5 hours for mowing the grass. Maybe I need to upgrade again to something like a 60" mower-deck.

Be safe and have fun everyone!!!!

Well U agree with you all.60" mower deck is really sufficient to cut out and it will must save your time to put it in your work.You can make more progress to it and can get the best benefits of it.

[Rod Sheridan]

Well, first the grass growing comment got me, then I realised that it's a 6 year old thread............LOL.................Regards, Rod.

[Tyler Howell]

T So, I will be sunning by the pool this weekend!

Belinda You know the rules, Pictures.
Sorry couldn't resist.

Actually looking forward to mowing the grass.
Going to try out my new Bota for the first mowing task this weekend.
I pay a guy to do my small city lot. But I think I'm going to like mowing the 3.5 acres of the new place.

[Belinda Barfield]

Belinda You know the rules, Pictures.

OK Tyler, pics to follow on Tuesday. Here is a pic from our first official pool day in late March. I'm the second from the right - in case you have trouble picking me out!

[Brad Schmid]

Grass is growing good here in Southeast Texas. Between Chemlawn, lots of sunshine, and just the right amount of rain, I'm mowing tall grass twice a week. On the good side though, back in January I replaced the old rider with a new ZTR. Cut my normal mowing time from 1 1/2 hrs down to 30 minutes, and the new machine doesn't care if the grass is 4 inches or a foot, it never slows down. That means more shop time for me

For the weekend, I'm rebuilding our backyard fishpond and digging out to extend the patio and a few other minor chores, so I get to rent me a toy (mini backhoe/frontloader) for a day. So, cutting in to the shop time for now, but not for long.

[Boyd Gathwright]

.... Brad, what kind / size of a ZTR did you get ? Any pics ? sounds substantial .

Grass is growing good here in Southeast Texas. Between Chemlawn, lots of sunshine, and just the right amount of rain, I'm mowing tall grass twice a week. On the good side though, back in January I replaced the old rider with a new ZTR. Cut my normal mowing time from 1 1/2 hrs down to 30 minutes, and the new machine doesn't care if the grass is 4 inches or a foot, it never slows down. That means more shop time for me

For the weekend, I'm rebuilding our backyard fishpond and digging out to extend the patio and a few other minor chores, so I get to rent me a toy (mini backhoe/frontloader) for a day. So, cutting in to the shop time for now, but not for long.

[Brad Schmid]

.... Brad, what kind / size of a ZTR did you get ? Any pics ? sounds substantial .

Hi Boyd,
I got a Hustler. Made in Kansas. I try to buy as American as I possibly can (even though the engine isn't). I can't "talk the talk" if I don't "walk the walk", if you know what I mean. BTW - my daily driver is a Harley. Did I mention I'm still proud of the hard working people of this country and I'll do what I can to support them

Hustler and Exmark are the most popular 2 that you see the commercial guys using in my area... It's been a real fine machine for the 5 months I've had it. I was forced to buy a narrow deck (36") because of gate access/width, but it mows so fast, it's no big deal for me. It's a commercial grade machine with Kawasaki twin. Bonus - it's fun to ride, and has a cupholder

[Boyd Gathwright]

.... Hey Brad, that's a nice looking machine. With the 36” cut you can get in to all the tight places and do most of the trim. That cup hold makes it a BEST buy. I used mine last evening and I noticed my lawn looked a little wavy this morning but not for the same reasons .

Sharp looking mower

Hi Boyd,
I got a Hustler. Made in Kansas. I try to buy as American as I possibly can (even though the engine isn't). I can't "talk the talk" if I don't "walk the walk", if you know what I mean. BTW - my daily driver is a Harley. Did I mention I'm still proud of the hard working people of this country and I'll do what I can to support them

Hustler and Exmark are the most popular 2 that you see the commercial guys using in my area... It's been a real fine machine for the 5 months I've had it. I was forced to buy a narrow deck (36") because of gate access/width, but it mows so fast, it's no big deal for me. It's a commercial grade machine with Kawasaki twin. Bonus - it's fun to ride, and has a cupholder