***OFFICIAL Lawn and Landscaping Thread***

[loochy]

So, who out there is obsessed with having green grass?

Are you installing a flowerbed and some shrubs?

Do you need a sprinkler system installed?

Do you just want to brag?

Let's talk about lawns in here.

[Graystoke]

If it wasn't for Clover, Crab Grass, Quack Grass and Creeping Charlie I wouldn't have any green at all.
I am terrible at lawn care. I have to mow about 1.5 Acres with a shitty rider that breaks all the time.
I would rather ride my motorcycle, camp, swim and boat then worry about it.
When I cut it, it looks ok to me.

[ping2000]

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

You sure they are moles? Because voles are actually more common.

Yes, voles area thing. And they are more common in residential areas.

Most people have never heard of voles. But they are real.

I had some Vols in my yard once. Shot the ****ers dead. Damn Tennessee fans.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Every day. Is feel like 100 at 10% is equivalent to 83 at 60% on the unbearable meter. Humidity is what makes it miserable. When it gets up to like 110, then it starts to get unbearable in dry climates

Yup. I grew up in the heat and humidity and loath it. Hell, it's one of the reasons you'll never see me return to any Central American country willingly! Not that at some point I won't trade-in the cool for heat, but for now if I never see another day over 75 in my life I'll be happy!

I like me some sauna action, but I like to be able to walk out of it when I feel like it. And walking 72 holes over a weekend with Monkey Butt being your best friend is just goofy!

Nope, I hate humidity!

[KChiefs1]

[loochy]

Interesting concept with the old logs.

Also, I like the thick, deep green grass.

[MahiMike]

This thread will be used by the authorities to see who is using up all the water.

[MahiMike]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Yup. I grew up in the heat and humidity and loath it. Hell, it's one of the reasons you'll never see me return to any Central American country willingly! Not that at some point I won't trade-in the cool for heat, but for now if I never see another day over 75 in my life I'll be happy!

I like me some sauna action, but I like to be able to walk out of it when I feel like it. And walking 72 holes over a weekend with Monkey Butt being your best friend is just goofy!

Nope, I hate humidity!

I love it.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

This thread will be used by the authorities to see who is using up all the water.

Oh I can guarantee that I'll never stop watering. I'll at least take a fine or two before I do. With the polar caps melting I plan to do my part to get the water inland and keep it here so the coasts don't sink.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I have foregone the monoculture of blue grass or zoysia in favor of a biodiverse community of native species: ground violets, Taraxacum, moss, Toxicodendron radicans, clover, narrow leaf plantain, Digitaria, and an occasional wildflower. Completely natural, my lawn requires no fertilization thereby avoiding nutrient and pesticide contamination of local waterways via runoff as well as greatly reducing the accompanying carbon footprint associated with fertilizer utilization. My lawn care philosophy also requires zero lawn sprinkling since the native species are well adapted to local precipitation patterns. Competition between species in a low nutrient environment also reduces the growth rate of my meadow, and the concominant need for frequent mowing. The economized mowing schedule reduces noise pollution in the neighborhood and saves me dozens of hours per year put to better use. I endorse this approach to any of you.

This is how to do it.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I have foregone the monoculture of blue grass or zoysia in favor of a biodiverse community of native species: ground violets, Taraxacum, moss, Toxicodendron radicans, clover, narrow leaf plantain, Digitaria, and an occasional wildflower. Completely natural, my lawn requires no fertilization thereby avoiding nutrient and pesticide contamination of local waterways via runoff as well as greatly reducing the accompanying carbon footprint associated with fertilizer utilization. My lawn care philosophy also requires zero lawn sprinkling since the native species are well adapted to local precipitation patterns. Competition between species in a low nutrient environment also reduces the growth rate of my meadow, and the concominant need for frequent mowing. The economized mowing schedule reduces noise pollution in the neighborhood and saves me dozens of hours per year put to better use. I endorse this approach to any of you.

Your neighbors hate you.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by KC native

This is how to do it.

We have formed a neighborhood association to prevent individuals from doing this.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by loochy

We have formed a neighborhood association to prevent individuals from doing this.

HOAs suck.

[Mizzou_8541]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Meh...this is all I have at the moment. Took the pick last week the day after I finished putting the poly sand down. From my window, in the rain... I obviously need to get out and take better pics.

Attachment 110074

That looks awesome, nicely done.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by KC native

HOAs suck.

HOAs rule! They keep the riff raff to a minimum. No boats in the driveway, no tacky metal backyard sheds, no cars on blocks in the driveway, no unattended lawns...

[KC native]

Originally Posted by loochy

HOAs rule! They keep the riff raff to a minimum. No boats in the driveway, no tacky metal backyard sheds, no cars on blocks in the driveway, no unattended lawns...

All of those things add character to a neighborhood.