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Since there is a thread about every thing I thought that I would start one on lawn mowing.so post whatever you'd like,like how many acres do you have to mow,do you use a push or riding lawn mower,when's your favorite day to mow,or you don't mow at all,whatever you'd like.
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I've had a gardener for years at my house. My "el cheepo" neighbor came over awhile ago to borrow my unused gas mower, since his broke on him and I was no longer using it. You won't believe this but he came over a month later to tell me that he broke the throttle cable on MY mower, and asked me for $12.00 so he could buy himself a new throttle cable!
I used to have about an acre of land to take care of. I used a riding mower for the main section, and a push mower for the smaller parts the tractor couldn't reach.

I also edged the ENTIRE perimeter, which weekly took over 2 hours. The whole process was about 4 hours of my life every week. The entire yard was covered with baseball style sprinklers, so it was grass not a field per se.

I thought I hated it, and realized after moving into an apartment I miss it very much.

I guess the "grass" isn't always greener.
I have about 14 acres to mow and weed eat,I do it once a week,I have a riding lawn mower and a gas weed eater.it's very difficult because my yard consist of hills and very angry hornets,and humidity that slows down the lawn mower.
I've had a gardener for years at my house. My "el cheepo" neighbor came over awhile ago to borrow my unused gas mower, since his broke on him and I was no longer using it. You won't believe this but he came over a month later to tell me that he broke the throttle cable on MY mower, and asked me for $12.00 so he could buy himself a new throttle cable!
You're kidding me.. I would have told him to bring back my mower, and GTFO.

I thought I hated it, and realized after moving into an apartment I miss it very much.

I guess the "grass" isn't always greener.
Exactly my case. Owned a home up until 3 weeks ago. I used to complain about mowing every week, but secretly loved it. I especially loved the insanely hot days where you can barely breathe. Made me feel alive/dead lol. We are now in an apartment.... Not happy...
Right after the mower incident, his wife borrowed my seed spreader. A month later I saw it in the trash can, all broken up. His wife came over asking if I had a spreader she could borrow, because the cheap one she had broke and she threw it away. I calmly apologized for buying a cheap model, and she looked at me with a stupid look. I then reminded her that the spreader was mine. She replied that she would replace it but I could borrow it whenever I wanted. Really dumb neighbors I have!


Yeah, I know...who is really the dumb one?

Me!
And I though my neighbors were bad.
I have a small yard, to weed whack and mow(push mower) it only takes about 30 mins. The weed whacking takes longer than the mowing.
Right after the mower incident, his wife borrowed my seed spreader. A month later I saw it in the trash can, all broken up. His wife came over asking if I had a spreader she could borrow, because the cheap one she had broke and she threw it away. I calmly apologized for buying a cheap model, and she looked at me with a stupid look. I then reminded her that the spreader was mine. She replied that she would replace it but I could borrow it whenever I wanted. Really dumb neighbors I have!


Yeah, I know...who is really the dumb one?

Me!
You are wayyy too patient sir. I would have lost it and demanded some money..

BTW, OP, you get the award for most random thread ever.
I have 1/2 acre more or less. I am too old to walk it anymore so do a rider.
Right after the mower incident, his wife borrowed my seed spreader. A month later I saw it in the trash can, all broken up. His wife came over asking if I had a spreader she could borrow, because the cheap one she had broke and she threw it away. I calmly apologized for buying a cheap model, and she looked at me with a stupid look. I then reminded her that the spreader was mine. She replied that she would replace it but I could borrow it whenever I wanted. Really dumb neighbors I have!


Yeah, I know...who is really the dumb one?

Me!
Your a good one. I wouldn't let them borrow a cup of sugar let alone anymore yard equipment.
My wife and I have two houses to look after.
I was just at the first house yesterday with my dad and we cut, trimmed, and cleaned the yard. It's about a 1/2 acre fenced in.

We moved to the burbs last April and now I have about a 1/2 acre here to edge, cut, trim, and blow in that order. I'll be out here tomorrow doing yard work.
I use a push mower at both properties. Thanks to yard sales around our neighborhood my wife got me an battery powered blower for $2.50 and a Black & Decker Edge Hog electric edger for $20.

My dad got me a Craftsman gas trimmer as a house warming gift for our second house when we moved in.
I feel like a true lawn care specialist. :)
I have 3 acres and use a ztr it take 2.5 to 3 hr depending if I take my time or in a hurry just to get it done. I use to use a rider and it took twice as long. I have a ton of trees and crap to cut around.
It takes me a little over 2 hours at our new house to edge, cut, trim, and blow in that order. I timed myself yesterday.
it takes me a little over 2 hours at our new house to edge, cut, trim, and blow in that order. I timed myself yesterday.
yikes!!!

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yikes!!!

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I don't mind it. See my new avatar pic?
No grass... it won't grow under the eucalyptus.
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