Yard freaks

[AnotherM]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Recently planted Camellia. My first. 🙂
Such a vibrant flower! Only blooms in Fall and Winter.

Beautiful plant that loves shade. Careful where you plant it to make sure it doesnt get over exposed to direct sun. Also needs well drained soil and acid.

When we have installed these on job sites, our growers have always reccomended installing them with gravel and peat moss in the bottom of the hole.

[TXSTYLE]

Begun my routine Spring Weed & FEED treatment. Started with granular using my rotating spreader. Followed by some Mixologist skills with liquid treatment.

Finally, some new flowers going in...

[Dino GT]

First cut of the year. It's coming along nicely. Neighbors were looking at me like this guy is crazy , it's still in the minus overnight.

[3.0L]

I just had our yard treated for subterranean termites. So far, so good.

Just about the time we got the termites under control, we had an outbreak of barking spiders.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Begun my routine Spring Weed & FEED treatment. Started with granular using my rotating spreader. Followed by some Mixologist skills with liquid treatment.

Finally, some new flowers going in...

i just finished scalping my lawn down as well as aeration. i just used Scott's for weed treatment but i'll do spot checking thoughout the season. i think i'll go with the same stuff you got. i need to find a battery back pack sprayer as i'm not gonna do the manual pump again

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i just finished scalping my lawn down as well as aeration. i just used Scott's for weed treatment but i'll do spot checking thoughout the season. i think i'll go with the same stuff you got. i need to find a battery back pack sprayer as i'm not gonna do the manual pump again

I was looking at some great options on Amazon.
But my yard size can't justify it. Yours on the other hand, A Must!

[TXSTYLE]

This is the first time I've planted Snapdragon. It pairs nicely my Dianthus.
Front garden off to a colorful Spring start!

[lsturbointeg]

[garyfried]

Nice pictures recently. I have dethatched my lawn and after a recent light skiff of snow I fertilized with Scotts. Unfortunately spring is on hold as overnight we received 7.5 cm ( 3 in ) of wet snow. The good news is this about the first moisture we have received in April and the lawn needed a good soaking.

[RickFLM4]

First of the gardenias starting to bloom a little early - usually bloom in May.

[Dino GT]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

The body language of your son when the brother empties the lawnmower bag is the best....Wtf??? More?

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i just finished scalping my lawn down as well as aeration. i just used Scott's for weed treatment but i'll do spot checking thoughout the season. i think i'll go with the same stuff you got. i need to find a battery back pack sprayer as i'm not gonna do the manual pump again

Siteone has a nice pro one. Should have a location near you.

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i just finished scalping my lawn down as well as aeration. i just used Scott's for weed treatment but i'll do spot checking thoughout the season. i think i'll go with the same stuff you got. i need to find a battery back pack sprayer as i'm not gonna do the manual pump again

Ive already got a bunch of dandelions coming in. They were brutal last year.

Tank sprayer for your lawn tractor. I have a 25 gallon one for mine. For lessor needs and more precision, I use either a 4gal backpack (manual) or 2 gal pump sprayer.

[TheWatchGuy]

Picked up a reel mower this spring and starting the process of cutting reel low. going for 1/2 - 3/4" tall in the front, and will do 3/4" in the back with a small putting green cut around 1/4".

got a couple cuts in. will be dethatching tonight, then leveling with sand this weekend and overseeding with kentucky bluegrass.

[TXSTYLE]

Celosia & Vinca along our Driveway 🌞

[Nachbar]

Does this count? 😁

Or the yellow tree?

Or the 100 years old pear tree? Sadly we have to chop it down soon. It gets destroyed by a fungus.

[ShopVac]

Not a yard freak - actually hate yard work. But did add a line striper to the zero turn.

Next week is mulch and shrub shaping...which I also hate.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

Not a yard freak - actually hate yard work. But did add a line striper to the zero turn.

Next week is mulch and shrub shaping...which I also hate.

Hate is a strong word my friend. Adding beauty via landscaping is very rewarding.
So much so because you see the fruits of your labor on a regular basis every time you step outside. Not to mention the envy of friends and neighbors.

[UncleWede]

We acquired 2 new Haas from a very reputable arborist.
Yesterday I dug a hole half-way to China, got to make sure the soil all around is proper for the planting.
Only half way because I hit this layer that even my 200lbs jumping on the shovel isn't making much of a dent. So I watered, and am hopeful the person who "borrowed" my pick axe brings it back for tonight's excavation session.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

Not a yard freak - actually hate yard work. But did add a line striper to the zero turn.

Next week is mulch and shrub shaping...which I also hate.

im the same way. I hate yard work. trimming bushes, mulching, weeding, planting, etc. But I do enjoy lawn work for some reason.

speaking of, lawn finally starting to green up after working my way down from 3" cut to 5/8" cut this spring. was going to do some sand leveling/topdressing this weekend but weather wasnt cooperating so did another fertilizer round. Hoping another month or so and this thing will be all greened up and filled in. Then its on to the backyard and prepping a putting green.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

here to vent but i wanted to hear your guy's opinions. my wifey thinks i really need to think about how to approach the situation without ruining any friendship i have with my neighbor. anyways not trying to be a D here but my next door neighbor whose been trying to get his lawn like mine i've been guiding him for the past 3 years on what needs to be done and his lawn finally looks great. However, the issue i'm having is i went through trial and error with my own lawn and i've invested on equipment to make the job easier since i'm on about .75 acre so having equipment for specific jobs really helps. so i spent and invested in a dethatcher, lawn aerator and a lawn sweeper. these equipment takes up alot of space in my garage but i'm fine with that as that's part of being a lawn care nut. now, my neighbor always wants to borrow my equipment and at first it was fine because i'm a good neighbor. i didn't mind for the first couple of years but this year it's like i say to myself, dude you and your wife make good money don't you think maybe you should invest in your own equipment since it's apparent you're into lawn care? i had to invest and i had to sacrifice my garage space since HOA won't allow us to have a shed in the backyard. He has yet ever mentioned about one day he will buy his own. i mean, i would feel embarrass year after year always borrowing my neighbors stuff but maybe there's people out there who don't think that?

so i'm not sure how to go about this without coming off as a D if you know what i mean? Fall is here and i already see the leaves all over the lawn and i know any day now he's gonna text me "hey, can i borrow your lawn sweeper?" just like with any equipment it takes wear and tear and i'd like my stuff to last. am i over reacting or does my neighbor have no shame when it comes to borrowing things? i appreciate any advice

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

here to vent but i wanted to hear your guy's opinions. my wifey thinks i really need to think about how to approach the situation without ruining any friendship i have with my neighbor. anyways not trying to be a D here but my next door neighbor whose been trying to get his lawn like mine i've been guiding him for the past 3 years on what needs to be done and his lawn finally looks great. However, the issue i'm having is i went through trial and error with my own lawn and i've invested on equipment to make the job easier since i'm on about .75 acre so having equipment for specific jobs really helps. so i spent and invested in a dethatcher, lawn aerator and a lawn sweeper. these equipment takes up alot of space in my garage but i'm fine with that as that's part of being a lawn care nut. now, my neighbor always wants to borrow my equipment and at first it was fine because i'm a good neighbor. i didn't mind for the first couple of years but this year it's like i say to myself, dude you and your wife make good money don't you think maybe you should invest in your own equipment since it's apparent you're into lawn care? i had to invest and i had to sacrifice my garage space since HOA won't allow us to have a shed in the backyard. He has yet ever mentioned about one day he will buy his own. i mean, i would feel embarrass year after year always borrowing my neighbors stuff but maybe there's people out there who don't think that?

so i'm not sure how to go about this without coming off as a D if you know what i mean? Fall is here and i already see the leaves all over the lawn and i know any day now he's gonna text me "hey, can i borrow your lawn sweeper?" just like with any equipment it takes wear and tear and i'd like my stuff to last. am i over reacting or does my neighbor have no shame when it comes to borrowing things? i appreciate any advice

How many times during the yr does he ask to borrow the lawn sweeper?

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

here to vent but i wanted to hear your guy's opinions. my wifey thinks i really need to think about how to approach the situation without ruining any friendship i have with my neighbor. anyways not trying to be a D here but my next door neighbor whose been trying to get his lawn like mine i've been guiding him for the past 3 years on what needs to be done and his lawn finally looks great. However, the issue i'm having is i went through trial and error with my own lawn and i've invested on equipment to make the job easier since i'm on about .75 acre so having equipment for specific jobs really helps. so i spent and invested in a dethatcher, lawn aerator and a lawn sweeper. these equipment takes up alot of space in my garage but i'm fine with that as that's part of being a lawn care nut. now, my neighbor always wants to borrow my equipment and at first it was fine because i'm a good neighbor. i didn't mind for the first couple of years but this year it's like i say to myself, dude you and your wife make good money don't you think maybe you should invest in your own equipment since it's apparent you're into lawn care? i had to invest and i had to sacrifice my garage space since HOA won't allow us to have a shed in the backyard. He has yet ever mentioned about one day he will buy his own. i mean, i would feel embarrass year after year always borrowing my neighbors stuff but maybe there's people out there who don't think that?

so i'm not sure how to go about this without coming off as a D if you know what i mean? Fall is here and i already see the leaves all over the lawn and i know any day now he's gonna text me "hey, can i borrow your lawn sweeper?" just like with any equipment it takes wear and tear and i'd like my stuff to last. am i over reacting or does my neighbor have no shame when it comes to borrowing things? i appreciate any advice

does he at least buy you booze?

i loan my tools out to my neighbors all the time and a lot of times, do the work for them. but I tell them to just buy me a bottle of something.

as for the wear and tear, tell him to clean it up for you and it should last a long time, especially if its just doing your lawn and his lawn. Rental places rent their equipment a dozen + times a week for years before it needs replacing or any significant maintenance.