Cara4497 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Thanks so much for all of the advice (and gentle kick in the pants) in my last thread about the lawn. Here is a little update. A family member who was visiting took care of it last week. We also got an extension from the landlord to give us more time for the move itself. Today, I saw it needed mowed again. DH was at the new house so I decided enough was enough. I took an allergy pill, got a mask, hiking boots, bug spray and armed myself with fresh knowledge from a couple of youtube videos. I was feeling pumped, got the mower out and...nothing. I could not for the life of me get the stupid started. So I asked a neighbor to show me what to do. He insisted on doing the small front yard for me, which was in no way what I was asking for, but was very appreciated. DH came home as I was taking it to the back and showed me again how to start it. We agreed that I would do half and he would do half. (He didn't want me to over do it, since I spent the morning painting ceilings.) Well, it is all uneven and not too pretty. But I did it. I still can't start the mower myself. But oh well. At least I did something. It's progress. As for the new house, we bought a used riding mower that isn't great. But it should get us through the rest of the summer. We will start saving up for a better one for next year. And I've been reading up on fertilizer, etc. As I said before, since I care more, I guess it is up to me to do what I can and nag a little less. Edited July 31, 2016 by Cara4497 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Good for you! Good work! And what a nice neighbor. Fingers crossed that you have no ill effects later today - take it easy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Native Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yeah! And the wonderful news is mowing season doesn't have that long left. It is still hot hot hot here. Dh and I aren't looking forward to mowing this evening. Our yard is too small to consider a riding mower, but I did talk my mom into buying one. They have a large lawn. She has COPD and her husband recently had a slew of medical problems that included surgery. They love the riding mower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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