I see a lot of Greenworks discussions. I can attest to the durability of the electric pressure washer. The cord can be a little bit of a pain but 5 years in and even being dropped of a house it still runs well.
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I agree with this. Had mine for the past 4 years, and it's been great.
Well the Fert, combined with a lot of rain, and this is the best my yard has ever looked in Mid-June... (no filter)
The deer ate ours down to the ground 2 years ago ( put up a little fence block) but last year it was an issue with voles eating the root system. Had to get a pest guy to come out and recommenced this home made remedy.
- 1-2 TBSP Castor Oil (DO NOT USE UNSCENTED CASTOR OIL!)
- We buy our Castor Oil from Shay and Company but you can also find it on Amazon.
- 1 TBSP Dish Detergent
Add this mixture to 1 gallon of water and thoroughly water the area to be protected. So far, the hostas are living, but they do need some defused shade down here or they burn up.
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It’s probably somewhere in this thread, but what are you using to lay down those stripes? Also suggest adding a crosscut diamond pattern to really make it pop. Still, looks good!!!
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A number of years ago I asked the pro at the driving range how he kept the grass looking so good. He said he uses a 25-0-15 fertilizer twice a year. I started using that on my lawn at home to good effect.
Just seeing this. Good looking bed. Sorry, I realize this is the lawncare thread and a bit off-topic. Can take it to the gardening thread. I collect hostas. Have 40+ varieties at this point and have had the very occasional plant not come back after winter. Usually from a plant that was struggling to begin with though. I have a bunch of sacrificial plants in un-protected, un-fenced beds that normally get eaten by rabbits down to the stems and still come back. One of the best traits of hostas being so bullet-proof. Outside ring looks like "Patriot" a bit but the white margins are slightly narrower?? Should be easy to find online from many different retailers. Or possibly "Francee"?
You're correct it's the patriot, and I haven't been able to find them anywhere locally this year to replace them. I think the ones that are dwarfed this year won't make it through the summer or come back next year.
The other version, first frost, is coming out amazingly so I contemplate making the entire beds that variety.
But thanks for the input and from @mav52 , I'll try out some solutions especially as I'll need to replant a few of them next year.
i am new to this thread. thoughts on what kind of mower for a 1/2 acre lawn, just a big rectangle. i don't want to spend the money on a riding mower but also don't want to be mowing my lawn for 6 hours. i am moving from a property that i could mow my lawn in about 15 mins to this....
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Maybe a little more than you want to spend, but this might do the trick.i am new to this thread. thoughts on what kind of mower for a 1/2 acre lawn, just a big rectangle. i don't want to spend the money on a riding mower but also don't want to be mowing my lawn for 6 hours. i am moving from a property that i could mow my lawn in about 15 mins to this....
Toro | Toro TimeMaster® 30 Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mower
For homeowners with big yards and busy schedules, Toro's new TimeMaster™ covers more ground in far less time. The sleek, lightweight body easily circles trees and shrubs. The TimeMaster makes a big impact with a small footprint.
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Maybe figure out a way to give them extra shade and a bit more TLC and maybe they'll pull through. Good luck. First Frost another nice one.
The time master would be great but there's some issues with itz I guess like with anything else. I went with a Honda hrx, built to last, but it's just a 21".i am new to this thread. thoughts on what kind of mower for a 1/2 acre lawn, just a big rectangle. i don't want to spend the money on a riding mower but also don't want to be mowing my lawn for 6 hours. i am moving from a property that i could mow my lawn in about 15 mins to this....
You could get other 30" 0 turns or rideon that could work well, but maybe a little overkill for that size property.
Hard to go wrong with a Honda, but yeah I might avoid 22" mowers with that size area. As you move away from 22s the price goes up big time thoughi am new to this thread. thoughts on what kind of mower for a 1/2 acre lawn, just a big rectangle. i don't want to spend the money on a riding mower but also don't want to be mowing my lawn for 6 hours. i am moving from a property that i could mow my lawn in about 15 mins to this....
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But a zero turn would make mowing fun again. MMFA!!!
I have a CheckMate Striper on my Honda HRX
Have never tried crosscut diamond pattern, might have to give it a go.
MY GRASS JOUNEY OF 2023: I moved into the house in July 2022, so this has been the first spring that I've been i the house.
Early spring here in San Antonio (March), and I had someone come out to take a look at my yard in hopes of asking them to treat my weeds. Grass was growing all around the City at this time, but no grass in my front yard and my backyard was covered with weeds. The diagnosis: Kill All Root Rot (a disease on my St. Augustine Grass). They suggested I wait until mid-late April, and plant new seed or install Sod. I chose to install seed, even after a few people told me good luck and that its tough.
Here are the pictures over the last 8 weeks.
Pictures
1. Taken early April. 95% dead grass, when grass was green all around me.
2. I raked all the dead grass and tried to scarify the existing ground to prep for new seed.
- Not Pictured: I planted Bermuda Grass on April 16. I also laid down a layer of compost before planting the seed.
3. Picture taken 2 weeks after planting. Watering everyday for 10-15 minutes.
4. Picture taken 3 weeks after planting. Still watering everyday.
5. Picture taken 6 weeks after planting. Grass has come fully in and growing well. We have gotten more rain then typical during May which really helped
6. Picture taken after my first time mowing.
Overall, cant believe I actually got a full yard to grow new grass. Its tough to keep up and maintain when I'm working 50 hrs a week while also trying to do other projects around the house. My goal for this spring was to redo most of the landscaping around the house. Replanting the grass was not expected, so it took most of my focus the last 2 months. But the flower bed in front of the house is my next project...
Early spring here in San Antonio (March), and I had someone come out to take a look at my yard in hopes of asking them to treat my weeds. Grass was growing all around the City at this time, but no grass in my front yard and my backyard was covered with weeds. The diagnosis: Kill All Root Rot (a disease on my St. Augustine Grass). They suggested I wait until mid-late April, and plant new seed or install Sod. I chose to install seed, even after a few people told me good luck and that its tough.
Here are the pictures over the last 8 weeks.
Pictures
1. Taken early April. 95% dead grass, when grass was green all around me.
2. I raked all the dead grass and tried to scarify the existing ground to prep for new seed.
- Not Pictured: I planted Bermuda Grass on April 16. I also laid down a layer of compost before planting the seed.
3. Picture taken 2 weeks after planting. Watering everyday for 10-15 minutes.
4. Picture taken 3 weeks after planting. Still watering everyday.
5. Picture taken 6 weeks after planting. Grass has come fully in and growing well. We have gotten more rain then typical during May which really helped
6. Picture taken after my first time mowing.
Overall, cant believe I actually got a full yard to grow new grass. Its tough to keep up and maintain when I'm working 50 hrs a week while also trying to do other projects around the house. My goal for this spring was to redo most of the landscaping around the house. Replanting the grass was not expected, so it took most of my focus the last 2 months. But the flower bed in front of the house is my next project...
Little help, I need to pick between these 3 riding mowers. It us a very generous house warming gift. Let me know which is best or if there is another one in that price range
Troy-Bilt Bronco 42 in. 19 HP Briggs and Stratton Engine Automatic Drive Gas Riding Lawn Tractor Bronco 42 - The Home Depot
A powerful and easy-to-use riding mower, the Bronco 42 is powered by a Briggs and Stratton Intekengine that delivers easy starting and Dependable performance. Operating this rider is as easy as driving
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My lawn is looking fantastic. The best it has ever looked in Mid-Late June.
Just hope I can hang on through the summer
Just hope I can hang on through the summer
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Great looking lawn. I need to find the instructions for my edger. OTOH I don't think anyone cares because they are distracted by all the flowers in my yard!
What kind of edger is it? It should be simple enough to use, and honestly I think edging is one of those things that can make a huge difference
Little help, I need to pick between these 3 riding mowers. It us a very generous house warming gift. Let me know which is best or if there is another one in that price range
Troy-Bilt Bronco 42 in. 19 HP Briggs and Stratton Engine Automatic Drive Gas Riding Lawn Tractor Bronco 42 - The Home Depot
A powerful and easy-to-use riding mower, the Bronco 42 is powered by a Briggs and Stratton Intekengine that delivers easy starting and Dependable performance. Operating this rider is as easy as drivingwww.homedepot.com
A guess the real question is how big is your yard ?
neat idea but not sure it makes sense for me - I don't have a big lot so it probably takes me 5-7 minutes to edge, and maybe another 5 minutes to trim a couple of spots my mower doesn't get to.
1/2 an acrea
Either mower will do the job. I like the Deer since you can pretty much get it repaired at any Deere dealership.
But the Husqvarna YTH22V46 46-in 22-HP V-twin Riding Lawn Mower, will also get the job done, unless 46" might be too much for any "in between" cuts you have.