MFP Poll -How many do their own lawns vs hiring someone?
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I do it.. and hate it.0
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I do it. Looks like a hack job every time
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toned_thugs_n_harmony wrote: »IMO - such a waste of hard earned money to hire someone. And also pretty lazy. But hey, i guess that's why lots of us came to mfp to begin with...because we're lazy MFers.
I'll come help you with your edging any time free of charge0 -
@Cutaway_Collar wrote: »But how about lawn care specialists, arborists and fall-time cleaners. I have three companies helping me with those.
The only thing I take care of are mowing and snow shoveling. Shoveling takes about 2 hours. It's one of my most fulfilling exercises.
What do the lawn care specialists do if you're doing the mowing?0 -
I pay someone to cut my grass because my lawn has steep hills. I clip the shrubbery, weed, and mulch.0
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SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@Cutaway_Collar wrote: »But how about lawn care specialists, arborists and fall-time cleaners. I have three companies helping me with those.
The only thing I take care of are mowing and snow shoveling. Shoveling takes about 2 hours. It's one of my most fulfilling exercises.
What do the lawn care specialists do if you're doing the mowing?
Testing the BS levels1 -
I mow it myself. It takes me a little over an hour to do an acre. I think it's relaxing and I do a lot of thinking.1
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True story....my ex hubs does mine.0
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That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I doAvocado_AS5 wrote: »True story....my ex hubs does mine.
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@LittleHearseDriver wrote: »I mow it myself. It takes me a little over an hour to do an acre. I think it's relaxing and I do a lot of thinking.
Are you a gazillionaire?0 -
That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I doAvocado_AS5 wrote: »True story....my ex hubs does mine.
Nah, not awkward at all.0 -
@Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I doAvocado_AS5 wrote: »True story....my ex hubs does mine.
Nah, not awkward at all.
Do you pay him in avocados or mellons?
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I do mine + other work around here - right now it's cleaning the pond & clearing some brush to make room for some bananas - Eastcoast Jim0
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I do it myself because I'm thrifty and it's a good workout! :-). Would rather have the cash to do other fun things.
I have a decently small front and back yard and it takes me about 45 minutes to do (including edging). If there is a need to weed - an extra 45 minutes or so (every other week).0 -
I do mine + other work around here - right now it's cleaning the pond & clearing some brush to make room for some bananas - Eastcoast Jim
A cement pond?
do you grow bananas for @lstrat115 and @AngryViking1970 ?1 -
I do it. I love working in the yard. Good time to put the stress of the day behind me. I might add that I usually have music playing, I'm sipping on a cocktail and I'm smoking a cigar.0
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@kristinann308 wrote: »I do it myself because I'm thrifty and it's a good workout! :-). Would rather have the cash to do other fun things.
I have a decently small front and back yard and it takes me about 45 minutes to do (including edging). If there is a need to weed - an extra 45 minutes or so (every other week).
I feel the need to weed!0 -
@TheRoadDog wrote: »I do it. I love working in the yard. Good time to put the stress of the day behind me. I might add that I usually have music playing, I'm sipping on a cocktail and I'm smoking a cigar.
Ok, we need a pic of that.0 -
@Wiggymommy wrote: »I do it. Looks like a hack job every time
You must cut my hair, too.1 -
To me it actually relaxes me, since I work behind a computer all day. There is a single mom that moved in next door, so when I mow my yard, I just keep going and do hers. She appreciates it.... she works full time and has 2 small kiddos.4
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SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I doAvocado_AS5 wrote: »True story....my ex hubs does mine.
Nah, not awkward at all.
Do you pay him in avocados or mellons?
He was paid generously with both for 15 years while we were married.
He gets nothing now but a glass of water.2 -
SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »I do mine + other work around here - right now it's cleaning the pond & clearing some brush to make room for some bananas - Eastcoast Jim
A cement pond?
do you grow bananas for @lstrat115 and @AngryViking1970 ?
a muddy pond with frogs , turtles & 1 small gator
I will be ptting bananas in soon - not growing any yet0 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I doAvocado_AS5 wrote: »True story....my ex hubs does mine.
Nah, not awkward at all.
Do you pay him in avocados or mellons?
He was paid generously with both for 15 years while we were married.
He gets nothing now but a glass of water.
His lose for sure. We all know melons and avocado's are more nutritious than just water.1 -
To me it actually relaxes me, since I work behind a computer all day. There is a single mom that moved in next door, so when I mow my yard, I just keep going and do hers. She appreciates it.... she works full time and has 2 small kiddos.
My dad is a Vietnam vet who is now on oxygen and uses a cane or scooter to get around. His old neighbor's son would always hit his yard after he cut his mother's. After his mother passed, he would still come over and cut my parent's grass. Super simple yet generous gesture.
Kudos to you for being kind.0 -
SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@TheRoadDog wrote: »I do it. I love working in the yard. Good time to put the stress of the day behind me. I might add that I usually have music playing, I'm sipping on a cocktail and I'm smoking a cigar.
Ok, we need a pic of that.
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I mow my own, used to do some landscaping work on the side for money but I grew tired of it. You wouldn't believe how bad some people let their bushes get. Not to mention some of the stuff you'd find in them once you got your hands in there.4
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SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »
its really all the need. i give them cracked corn and special treats like lettuce from time to time.0 -
Caporegiem wrote: »You wouldn't believe how bad some people let their bushes get. Not to mention some of the stuff you'd find in them once you got your hands in there.
tee hee
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