Old farmers learn 2 things, plow around the rock and only worry about one side of the fence (unless you own both sides). In 2024 texters have it shortened to, “U do U”. lol
If Brutus ever took an interest in his lawn I think Wilberforce and Hurricane Hattie would be in the front yard, blowing on dandelions when he got home from work.
Like Brutus, I’ve been settling for just green in the yard. My hedges have all but taken over the front yard, though the grass is cut back thanks to the old lawn tractor. And the backyard is a jungle. And I’m beginning to like jungle living. Cue Tarzan yell.
In another life, when I was a judge, a man was up for violating the city ordinance against “weeds and tell grass.” I ended up striking down the ordinance, pointing out that they had not defined “weed”, so we had to fall back on Webster’s which said a weed was “an unwanted plant.” The stuff he had in his yard was stuff he wanted, therefor, not weeds. Also the tall grass part, because they had not said how tall was tall. You can’t have a law written so that no one can tell if they’re in violation.
Science needs to find a way to keep grass green and growing like unwanted weeds. Weeds thrive while grass browns and dies in dry heat unless you water – then weeds grow abundantly.
I’m with the loser. Monsanto lawns are an insult to nature and all that’s good and worthy in this world! Just say no to poisoning nature! If it’s green and survives being mowed to 3 inches, it’s lawn!
The secret to a great yard is: 1) Move to Arizona. 2) Have nothing but gravel in your yard. 3) Apply a liberal undiluted dose of Ortho Ground Clear to the gravel once a year. Weeds be gone, and yardwork be gone – forever.
I’m with Brutus (again). I cut the grass. That’s it. My wife wants to water it and I tell her that only increases my work. I did invest in a new electric lawn mower which actually makes it kinda fun. I’m sure the shiny new toy factor will wear off soon. But I put my tunes on and enjoy a walk in the sunshine until it gets like it is now with heat and humidity.
sounds like brutus has adopted our neighbors’ approach. he used to cut the weeds every once in a while, but after i gently admonished him for getting over-ambitious (very out of character for him) and cutting day lilies in our yard, he stopped going out in the yard at all, never mind cutting the weeds. i didn’t mean to scare him. on the bright side, the knotweed jungle forms a nice privacy barrier…
I would like to know who came up with the idea of a perfect lawn with only grass on it, that requires regular watering and mowing? The stuff is so fragile. It’s supposed to go brown for a month or so every summer. That’s normal for grass. No, we have to spend hundreds of dollars to keep it watered and unnaturally green with ever-changing chemicals. Why?
codycab 9 days ago
Green is a great color! It happens to be the same as money.
charliefarmrhere 9 days ago
We are lucky that most weeds are also green.
GROG Premium Member 9 days ago
Brutus does all his slaving ar the office.
suv2000 9 days ago
If it wasn’t for the weeds my yard would be brown
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 9 days ago
Weed? Are you speaking of weed?
a sage 9 days ago
I gave up and xeriscaped.
jasonsnakelover 9 days ago
You’ve got some green weeds too.
Justanolddude Premium Member 9 days ago
Old farmers learn 2 things, plow around the rock and only worry about one side of the fence (unless you own both sides). In 2024 texters have it shortened to, “U do U”. lol
Justanolddude Premium Member 9 days ago
If Brutus ever took an interest in his lawn I think Wilberforce and Hurricane Hattie would be in the front yard, blowing on dandelions when he got home from work.
Gandalf 9 days ago
Green and yellow! I like the dandelions.
[Traveler] Premium Member 9 days ago
Looks good from a distance
Gina Carson 9 days ago
Tru-Green.
preacherman Premium Member 9 days ago
Like Brutus, I’ve been settling for just green in the yard. My hedges have all but taken over the front yard, though the grass is cut back thanks to the old lawn tractor. And the backyard is a jungle. And I’m beginning to like jungle living. Cue Tarzan yell.
assrdood 9 days ago
I’m with Brutus on this one!
Jeffin Premium Member 9 days ago
Not the first settler, B.
razzledazzle295 9 days ago
He must’ve been working hard ‘cause he’s sweating.
MeGoNow Premium Member 9 days ago
In another life, when I was a judge, a man was up for violating the city ordinance against “weeds and tell grass.” I ended up striking down the ordinance, pointing out that they had not defined “weed”, so we had to fall back on Webster’s which said a weed was “an unwanted plant.” The stuff he had in his yard was stuff he wanted, therefor, not weeds. Also the tall grass part, because they had not said how tall was tall. You can’t have a law written so that no one can tell if they’re in violation.
CorkLock 9 days ago
Science needs to find a way to keep grass green and growing like unwanted weeds. Weeds thrive while grass browns and dies in dry heat unless you water – then weeds grow abundantly.
Just-me 9 days ago
We got close to 0.3 inches/7.6mm of rain. The weeds are doing much better now.
davidthoms1 9 days ago
I’m with the loser. Monsanto lawns are an insult to nature and all that’s good and worthy in this world! Just say no to poisoning nature! If it’s green and survives being mowed to 3 inches, it’s lawn!
Chris 9 days ago
mine is to just keep it poop free. :J
dalemcginnis 9 days ago
cut it short enough or often enough and you can’t tell the weeds from the grass
pat sandy creator 9 days ago
I’m lucky to get yellow/green this summer…!
ira.crank 9 days ago
Big Lawn & Garden has got you brainwashed into thinking you got to keep up with the neighbors.
FireAnt_Hater 9 days ago
I’m kinda half-way between those two :^)..
davidlwashburn 9 days ago
I realized I can have a nice yard, or I can have a dog. I choose to have the dog.
dbrucepm 9 days ago
it’s not even the end of June and I’m sick of mowing. We’ve had 2 types of days so far, rain and mowing
ladykat 9 days ago
Me too.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 9 days ago
Attaboy Brutus……
cracker65 9 days ago
Me too Brutus. I think the weedless yards are a waste of time.
EMGULS79 9 days ago
The secret to a great yard is: 1) Move to Arizona. 2) Have nothing but gravel in your yard. 3) Apply a liberal undiluted dose of Ortho Ground Clear to the gravel once a year. Weeds be gone, and yardwork be gone – forever.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 9 days ago
Given the cost of water in Edmonton, I’m leaning to liking brown a lot.
bigplayray 9 days ago
Arnie and Brutus are neighbors? Do they commute to the tea cozy office together?
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 9 days ago
I’m with Brutus (again). I cut the grass. That’s it. My wife wants to water it and I tell her that only increases my work. I did invest in a new electric lawn mower which actually makes it kinda fun. I’m sure the shiny new toy factor will wear off soon. But I put my tunes on and enjoy a walk in the sunshine until it gets like it is now with heat and humidity.
cuzinron47 9 days ago
I prefer natural flora, less work.
suelou 9 days ago
You mean a lawn should have some grass too?
Dapperdan61 Premium Member 9 days ago
While our lawn is looking good our next door neighbor just lets his yard grow wild. One of these days his kids will get lost in the high grass
KEA 9 days ago
Yep… my method: if it’s green, mow it.
Chris Sherlock 9 days ago
It’s always best to not set your expectations so high that you can’t achieve them, Brutus.
gopher gofer 9 days ago
sounds like brutus has adopted our neighbors’ approach. he used to cut the weeds every once in a while, but after i gently admonished him for getting over-ambitious (very out of character for him) and cutting day lilies in our yard, he stopped going out in the yard at all, never mind cutting the weeds. i didn’t mean to scare him. on the bright side, the knotweed jungle forms a nice privacy barrier…
Moonkey Premium Member 9 days ago
I would like to know who came up with the idea of a perfect lawn with only grass on it, that requires regular watering and mowing? The stuff is so fragile. It’s supposed to go brown for a month or so every summer. That’s normal for grass. No, we have to spend hundreds of dollars to keep it watered and unnaturally green with ever-changing chemicals. Why?
Jayalexander 8 days ago
Me too, if it’s green and hides the dirt, mow it.