Most cut grass too short.

[BigBo]

Looking very nice Karl

Originally Posted by Raven

the longer the grass
the more shade you have
for each individual grass plant
represented by a single blade

that shade conserves the water
more water equals lusher growth
lusher growth equals more color.
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Karl ....its just "my" way.... but i've found
that mowing is an art form and i never
cut anymore in a grid pattern.BORING!

i cut in contour to the shape of the land
in curves or ARCS... and it's more fun
and pleasing to the eye afterwards.

some of the smaller spots i cut at a right angle
to the curve to frame it....
then it accentuates the landscape

I'd like to see some pics. Snap a couple when you can.

[JohnR]

I've never been accused of cutting my grass too short.

[BigBo]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I've never been accused of cutting my grass too short.

I have. Consequently, my wife says I'm not allowed to cut the grass any longer.

[Raider Ronnie]

You guys cut your grass ?

[5/0]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

You guys cut your grass ?

Absolutly,my rider mower gots a beer holder

[Raven]

Originally Posted by BigBo

Looking very nice Karl


I'd like to see some pics. Snap a couple when you can.

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unfortunately:
i don't mow here BO, because it's owned by the neighbor
who's family manages the golf course
so consequently........... it's kept real short....like@ the G.C.

shorter than i want it....plus i get no clippings to use as mulch

i just found that walking in a straight line made me feel like a cyborg and lacked creativity.

[BigBo]

You don't own it but they let you farm and cultivate, but not mow? Doesn't make sense. I thought I read something you posted about ride on lawnmowers and saw a pic.

[Grapenuts]

Donna has a brand new

[ecduzitgood]

I have also heard you shouldn't remove more than a 1/3 of the height each time you mow.

[Karl F]

Originally Posted by Grapenuts

Donna has a brand new

seen the scars that Karen's leaves on your back..(and leg)..

and I know damn well your list is waaay longer than mine

[Raven]

Originally Posted by BigBo

You don't own it but they let you farm and cultivate, but not mow? Doesn't make sense. I thought I read something you posted about ride on lawnmowers and saw a pic.

i have one (toro rider) but the mice built a nest in it Bo
this is the second nest they built (bastids)this year
and i have to clean the carb (runnin rough)
and replace the muffler too....

yep i farm... (large garden) and when i went to see the place
origionally....during the snowtime ....
the son goes to open the door....and i said "stop"
i wanna seee what's out back first... as it's more important!
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i always say tho....never cut a lawn (if possible)
unless its gonna rain!

[Rockfish9]

I love my thick lawn.. it never needs mowing....PINE NEEDLES... i gave up on trying to grow grass there... along the street I never water or fertilize.. my crab grass stays green until the first frost... needs damn little mowing to... all and all it leaves me more time for fishing..now if I can only convince my wife to get rid of the flowers.... all kidding aside, I cut on the second highest setting ( back yard, no trees) .. bag every other mowing.. save the clippings in the compost pile ... turn it into the garden each fall..

[bostonharbor]

When storing power equipment,cover air cleaner,engine and nooks and crannies with bounce dryer sheets.It repells mice.

[justplugit]

Karl, you gotta do more sittin and sippin on the deck
and less walkin and sweatin.

Gotta say though, the place looks House and Garden.