F...Cutting grass

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Also the guy i get my lawn mower repaired by swears by this stuff:

STA-BIL 22208 Fuel Stabilizer - 8 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive

He says that 90% of is business is fuel related because of the seldom use or long term storage of gas in containers or in small engine machines, like generators and lawn mowers. It keeps the fuel system clean with regular use and keeps gas from breaking down during long periods (like winter). I used it all last year and stored my lawn mower properly with it and it started on the first pull this year (without starter spray or anything).

You just add a couple drops per gallon in your gas can during regular use. For winter storage you add like a ounce per gallon and let your mower run for 5 or 10 mins so that it cycles through the engine and fuel lines.

I have also heard other good things about it from other people and the internet. If you buy some get a small one because the stuff will last forever. Its like less than $5 at Walmart.

The STA-BIL Marine is a much better product. It's also a bit more expensive than the red, though.
STA-BIL 22240 Marine Fuel Stabilizer - 32 oz. :...

[VegasSkinsFan]

Every now and then I get homesick and think of moving back easy. Then I read a thread like this and enjoy my zeroscape.

I do miss the yard size though.

[mredskins]

mlmpetert wonder if you give some words for fall care? Like what weed and feed you like to use etc... THANKS!

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by mredskins

mlmpetert wonder if you give some words for fall care? Like what weed and feed you like to use etc... THANKS!

I've always just bought the cheapest stuff, definitely weed and feed though, not just "feed". I do, however, like Preen products so if they have a weed and feed at the store and its not too much more than the generic stuff I might be compelled to buy that. I also like the granule stuff, I find sprays much harder to use and messy.

If you stuck with it and mowed high throughout the summer you should start seeing results within the next few weeks (if not already). End of summer isnt just football weather, its grass weather.

Also, if you want to aerate and over seed your yard now is the time to do it. But if you aerate and over seed, know that you cant really put down any weed preventers/killers. So you have to decide if you'd rather control weeds or introduce more grass. If you want more grass, I would say DC area people have 7 days or so days left of the optimal time period to put seed down. Probably an extra week for Richmond and VA Beach.

Make sure it rained leading up to the aeration or that you water the shit out of your yard the night before you get it done. When I put some seed down last year I finally had good results with "GREENVIEW SEED ACCELERATOR", after struggling with lots of other fertilizers.

I might have mentioned this earlier, but something to remember is that there are no indigenous perennial grasses in the mid-Atlantic. Before America was called America, there was nothing but weeds in this area. So unless you want to spend a TON of time and money, pretty good from 15 feet is what you should be aiming for.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I've always just bought the cheapest stuff, definitely weed and feed though, not just "feed". I do, however, like Preen products so if they have a weed and feed at the store and its not too much more than the generic stuff I might be compelled to buy that. I also like the granule stuff, I find sprays much harder to use and messy.

If you stuck with it and mowed high throughout the summer you should start seeing results within the next few weeks (if not already). End of summer isnt just football weather, its grass weather.

Also, if you want to aerate and over seed your yard now is the time to do it. But if you aerate and over seed, know that you cant really put down any weed preventers/killers. So you have to decide if you'd rather control weeds or introduce more grass. If you want more grass, I would say DC area people have 7 days or so days left of the optimal time period to put seed down. Probably an extra week for Richmond and VA Beach.

Make sure it rained leading up to the aeration or that you water the shit out of your yard the night before you get it done. When I put some seed down last year I finally had good results with "GREENVIEW SEED ACCELERATOR", after struggling with lots of other fertilizers.

I might have mentioned this earlier, but something to remember is that there are no indigenous perennial grasses in the mid-Atlantic. Before America was called America, there was nothing but weeds in this area. So unless you want to spend a TON of time and money, pretty good from 15 feet is what you should be aiming for.

thanks! Iam going weed and feed and fill some patches from my female dog burned over the summer with seed.

[firstdown]

Also mlmpetert. When I'm watching the game on my back porch will it kill the grass if I just pee in the back yard so I don't miss any of the game.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Also mlmpetert. When I'm watching the game on my back porch will it kill the grass if I just pee in the back yard so I don't miss any of the game.

It will I pee in my backyard all the time and it burns a spot. Kind of sucks but Idon't feel like going in then up the stairs etc....

[over the mountain]

1- i find this thread highly pompous to draw attention to the fact that the contributing posters on here own a lawn.
2- i alos take offense to the thread title. it is clearly a thinly vailed attempt to draw attention to the fact that you own a lawn by disguising it as some "woe is me" tale of lawn ownership and the ensuing responsibility. enjoy the fact that you own a lawn because some asshole like me will get drunk and lay passed out on it while you drive to work wondering whether to call the police.
3- dont pee on your own lawn. pee on your freaking fence. not only does it not leave a dead grass circle it also marks your territory and border for any intruding bugs, etc
4-i cant wait to own a lawn. ive owned some decks and rented some lawn area but never owned my own lawn. highly looking forward to it.
5-im a big fan of super skin. he hits on the right note of cheesy comic book physical comedy bravado.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

1- i find this thread highly pompous to draw attention to the fact that the contributing posters on here own a lawn.
2- i alos take offense to the thread title. it is clearly a thinly vailed attempt to draw attention to the fact that you own a lawn by disguising it as some "woe is me" tale of lawn ownership and the ensuing responsibility. enjoy the fact that you own a lawn because some asshole like me will get drunk and lay passed out on it while you drive to work wondering whether to call the police.
3- dont pee on your own lawn. pee on your freaking fence. not only does it not leave a dead grass circle it also marks your territory and border for any intruding bugs, etc
4-i cant wait to own a lawn. ive owned some decks and rented some lawn area but never owned my own lawn. highly looking forward to it.
5-im a big fan of super skin. he hits on the right note of cheesy comic book physical comedy bravado.

1 & 2) Not every one that has a yard owns a property. Maybe we are all just renting a house as opposed to an apartment?

3) Completely agree. Peeing in areas that are inaccessible to mowers can reduce your weed wacking time too.

4) I cant wait to pass out drunk and pee on it

5) He seems pretty sweet

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

1- i find this thread highly pompous to draw attention to the fact that the contributing posters on here own a lawn. <SNIP>

Yeah, OTM, it's right up there with one of the Mods (won't say who, but his initials are 'S' and 'S') posting that his Veyron broke down on the way to the private airport for a Mod's only meeting in Nassau.

Turns out he'd had the engine converted to burn rare works of art as a fuel source and it ran rough on a Seurat.

This may or may not be a complete lie.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

1- i find this thread highly pompous to draw attention to the fact that the contributing posters on here own a lawn.
2- i alos take offense to the thread title. it is clearly a thinly vailed attempt to draw attention to the fact that you own a lawn by disguising it as some "woe is me" tale of lawn ownership and the ensuing responsibility. enjoy the fact that you own a lawn because some asshole like me will get drunk and lay passed out on it while you drive to work wondering whether to call the police.
3- dont pee on your own lawn. pee on your freaking fence. not only does it not leave a dead grass circle it also marks your territory and border for any intruding bugs, etc
4-i cant wait to own a lawn. ive owned some decks and rented some lawn area but never owned my own lawn. highly looking forward to it.
5-im a big fan of super skin. he hits on the right note of cheesy comic book physical comedy bravado.

Location: Baltimore



Of course you have no lawn!

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Location: Baltimore



Of course you have no lawn!

Update: New Orleans

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Update: New Orleans

That just means you're too drunk to operate a lawnmower, therefore no lawn.

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