MFP Poll -How many do their own lawns vs hiring someone?

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  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
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    I do it.. and hate it.
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    @besaro wrote: »
    i have two geese that do it. they also keep the dandelions out.

    Geese eat grass?
  • Wiggymommy
    Wiggymommy Posts: 106 Member
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    I do it. Looks like a hack job every time :)
  • JLAJ81
    JLAJ81 Posts: 2,477 Member
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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. :smirk:

    I'll come help you with your edging any time free of charge
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    @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?
  • RedSierra
    RedSierra Posts: 253 Member
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    I pay someone to cut my grass because my lawn has steep hills. I clip the shrubbery, weed, and mulch.
  • JLAJ81
    JLAJ81 Posts: 2,477 Member
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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 levels
  • LittleHearseDriver
    LittleHearseDriver Posts: 2,677 Member
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    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.
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
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    True story....my ex hubs does mine.
  • pudgy1977
    pudgy1977 Posts: 13,499 Member
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    Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
    True story....my ex hubs does mine.
    That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I do
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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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?
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
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    pudgy1977 wrote: »
    Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
    True story....my ex hubs does mine.
    That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I do

    Nah, not awkward at all.
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    @Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
    pudgy1977 wrote: »
    Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
    True story....my ex hubs does mine.
    That seems like an awkward situation. My Ex had different ideas of how the lawn should be kept up than I do

    Nah, not awkward at all.

    Do you pay him in avocados or mellons?



  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
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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 Jim
  • kristinann308
    kristinann308 Posts: 53 Member
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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).
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    ecjim 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 ?
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,793 Member
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    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.
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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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!
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    @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.
  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    @Wiggymommy wrote: »
    I do it. Looks like a hack job every time :)

    You must cut my hair, too.

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