The 2025 Lawn Thread

rlb said:
The handlebar on my Scott’s spreader is not the correct diameter for my lights.

I’m way better at making excuses than playing bikes.
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It took me 30 minutes for door to door, well worth the half hour when you see the results all season. The hardest part is buying a bag. It's on sale for $60 for 14,000 sqft at Costco. No long ago it we as $50 for twice the size
 
qclabrat said:
It took me 30 minutes for door to door, well worth the half hour when you see the results all season. The hardest part is buying a bag. It's on sale for $60 for 14,000 sqft at Costco. No long ago it we as $50 for twice the size
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I would need 4 bags. That's why I justified paying for it cashier to get additional treatments
 
qclabrat said:
It took me 30 minutes for door to door, well worth the half hour when you see the results all season. The hardest part is buying a bag. It's on sale for $60 for 14,000 sqft at Costco. No long ago it we as $50 for twice the size
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My OCD causes multiple issues with this, too long but maybe I’ll type it all out once the sun goes down.
 
Cole said:
That seems like a lot. I was def under applying when I was doing it my self. Not sure what the guy we have doing it this year put down.
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Went back and pulled the ticket. My memory isn't what it used to be, but I wasnt that far off.

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ekuhn said:
I can't buy the fertilizer and preemergent for what they charge. And if they stripe the lawn, they will fix it.
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how hard did you negotiate with them?
I have about twice as much - but the price is way more than double.
 
Patrick said:
how hard did you negotiate with them?
I have about twice as much - but the price is way more than double.
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I take the quasi Sirius XM approach. Call for a quote, say let me think about it, they call back, too pricey, still too pricey, and then a number that I'd like. Just make sure to tell them not to put you on Auto Renew or call at end/before season. I also got rid of the August service since I dont have sprinklers. Nothing like putting down pellets in a drought.

Total this year went up like $8.
 
Finally dropped my 2 Costco bags of preemergent this morning in 35 degrees (WTF?). Might be slightly late judging by my forsythias but at least a lot of rain is coming to soak it in.
 
gmb3 said:
Finally dropped my 2 Costco bags of preemergent this morning in 35 degrees (WTF?). Might be slightly late judging by my forsythias but at least a lot of rain is coming to soak it in.
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And come to think of it, @Patrick i think my spreader was donated to me by you when i bought my house about 10 years ago now. Still kicking! I heart the mtbnj community 🙂
 
gmb3 said:
Finally dropped my 2 Costco bags of preemergent this morning in 35 degrees (WTF?). Might be slightly late judging by my forsythias but at least a lot of rain is coming to soak it in.
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That's enough for a full acre! You sure you didn't over do it?
 
Always wanted one of these and Got this for a steal for $100 off FB MP. Guy switched to all battery powered and decided he wanted to get rid of it fast. These retail for $1500 new
And good used ones sell for $6-800 easy.

Needs a few minor things but I used it to “cut” the grass and take it for a test ride yesterday.

While it’s a beast and the 30” width will certainly make cutting the lawn go faster I’m not sure if it’s just too much mower for what I need compared to my 22” AWD Husqvarna Also maintenance is a little more complicated tho folded up it does fit inside my suv.

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