🏡 Better Homes Lawn Lords and Garden Gentlemen
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“I want my lawn weed free and I WANT IT NOW!!!!”
Pulled weeds and laid down some mulch this weekend.
Spent all weekend working on the yard.
Saturday, cut the grass and again the battery died on the Ryobi, so we bit the bullet and bought a 2nd battery for it.
While the battery was recharging, I pulled the electric hedge trimmer out and cleaned up bushes and some evergreen trees around the house. Also took the manual trimmers and cleaned off a bush in the backyard that had lots of dead branches in it. And by the time that was done, battery was charged enough to finish the yard.
Sunday - pulled the edger out and proceeded to weed and edge all around the house. 3 runs to Menards for 63 bags of mulch and we're still not done, 2 of the runs were in both the Explorer and the GTI. Going to finish that up this weekend and get a count of how much mulch we need and next time, order a pallet to be delivered. Everyone is tired and sore today!
Saturday, cut the grass and again the battery died on the Ryobi, so we bit the bullet and bought a 2nd battery for it.
While the battery was recharging, I pulled the electric hedge trimmer out and cleaned up bushes and some evergreen trees around the house. Also took the manual trimmers and cleaned off a bush in the backyard that had lots of dead branches in it. And by the time that was done, battery was charged enough to finish the yard.
Sunday - pulled the edger out and proceeded to weed and edge all around the house. 3 runs to Menards for 63 bags of mulch and we're still not done, 2 of the runs were in both the Explorer and the GTI. Going to finish that up this weekend and get a count of how much mulch we need and next time, order a pallet to be delivered. Everyone is tired and sore today!
Overseeding the stump holes I knocked over and filled in, about 50% of it took but the seed also clumped up in the low spots after all that rain. Reseeded again now that there's new grass to help contain the new seed. Raked up a bunch of weird mud/algae spots on the yard (probably from my dog's piss) and tilled the soil and threw seed and fert down.
All of this just to sell the house by July.
All of this just to sell the house by July.
I'm going to top dress my backyard. I was going to have the company that I always use aerate, over seed and then add 3-4 yard of topsoil. My neighbor's son does grounds keeping at a local country club, so I was just going to have the dirt delivered and pay him to spread the dirt/level off my yard. Is there a certain type of topsoil that I should be using? I see regular topsoil, enhanced topsoil with peat moss, etc. Figured I'd ask TCG's lawn gurus before I make a few calls.
www.timwallacelandscapesupply.com
Topsoil - Tim Wallace Landscape Supply
At Tim Wallace Landscape Supply, we always have your bulk topsoil for pick-up or delivery, including garden soil. We also carry mushroom compost and soil blends for specific needs.
www.timwallacelandscapesupply.com
I'm going to top dress my backyard. I was going to have the company that I always use aerate, over seed and then add 3-4 yard of topsoil. My neighbor's son does grounds keeping at a local country club, so I was just going to have the dirt delivered and pay him to spread the dirt/level off my yard. Is there a certain type of topsoil that I should be using? I see regular topsoil, enhanced topsoil with peat moss, etc. Figured I'd ask TCG's lawn gurus before I make a few calls.
Topsoil - Tim Wallace Landscape Supply
At Tim Wallace Landscape Supply, we always have your bulk topsoil for pick-up or delivery, including garden soil. We also carry mushroom compost and soil blends for specific needs.
3-4 yards will be a muddy few weeks for the kiddos and dogs
Pic from when the battery died. You can see the bush in the back of the yard (next to the green box) that I trimmed while it recharged. And the after, with the fresh mulch done and the last area that needs mulch and the evergreens that I trimmed also.
You need some of those
greasy dewalt batteries.
greasy dewalt batteries.
Yeah I will block off a couple exits from my patio and try to keep the dogs out front.
Raked, picked up sticks, mowed, and sprayed the cedar oil based flea and tick stuff in the area the dogs trolley is in.
1/4 of the lawn down. I’ll do more tomorrow morning.
1/4 of the lawn down. I’ll do more tomorrow morning.
So who are the electric lawnmower bros on here?
Thinking about picking up the DeWalt RWD Flexvolt mower, and selling the John Deere rider and giving the Honda push mower to my brother....
Just don't want to sell everything and then be like "welp, this electric mower sucks...."
Any feedback on that mower
greasy
Thinking about picking up the DeWalt RWD Flexvolt mower, and selling the John Deere rider and giving the Honda push mower to my brother....
Just don't want to sell everything and then be like "welp, this electric mower sucks...."
Any feedback on that mower
greasy
EGO master race here. Electric mowers are great, but expensive. The advantage of not having oil changes or anything maintenance related is nice, but you pay for itSo who are the electric lawnmower bros on here?
Thinking about picking up the DeWalt RWD Flexvolt mower, and selling the John Deere rider and giving the Honda push mower to my brother....
Just don't want to sell everything and then be like "welp, this electric mower sucks...."
Any feedback on that mower
My mower is 7 years old. Never changed the oil, never changed the plug, nor sharpened the blades. She fires on the first pull.
So who are the electric lawnmower bros on here?
Thinking about picking up the DeWalt RWD Flexvolt mower, and selling the John Deere rider and giving the Honda push mower to my brother....
Just don't want to sell everything and then be like "welp, this electric mower sucks...."
Any feedback on that mower
I just picked up this Ryobi:
RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 20 in. Cordless Electric Battery Walk Behind Self-Propelled Mower with 6.0 Ah Battery and Charger RY401180 - The Home Depot
RYOBI continues to lead the industry in cordless mower innovation with their 40V HP 20" Brushless Self-Propelled Mower. Combining 40V Lithium Battery power with Brushless Technology this mower delivers
www.homedepot.com
then I had to buy this extra battery because it died 3/4 through doing my yard.
RYOBI 40V Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah High Capacity Battery OP4060A - The Home Depot
If you have a large yard or need extra run time, the RYOBI 40V 6.0 Ah High Capacity Battery is the perfect addition to your RYOBI 40V collection. This 6.0 Ah battery gets 3X more runtime than the RYOBI
www.homedepot.com
I'm on 1/4 acre, so do with that what you will.
I should have just bought this one with 2 batteries:
RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Cordless Battery Walk Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with (2) 6.0 Ah Batteries and Charger RY401140 - The Home Depot
RYOBI redefines power and convenience with the 40-Volt HP 21 in. Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower. The premium HP brushless motor provides more power, longer runtime, and a longer motor life. It starts
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You are the reason why most people should have an electric mower these days. Sharpen the damn blade!
DEWALT 20V MAX 21 in. Battery Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mower with (2) FLEXVOLT 12Ah Batteries & Charger DCMWSP255Y2 - The Home Depot
Featuring a brushless, direct drive motor that delivers up to 70-minutes of runtime in 1 charge, this self-propelled lawn mower has the power you need to get the job done. Innovative, auto-sensing technology
www.homedepot.com
Eyeing this one with the two Flexvolt batteries since I already have a bunch of the stuff in the Flexvolt line.
If you look up the price of the batteries alone, the mower is like $150 more.
I was thinking from pictures previously you had a smaller yard, but had to say that just in case.I dont at all. I got the riding mower for a great price from my Dad's old neighbor a few years ago.
Sold the 42" snowblower attachment toOutlaw and re-couped most of the money. Literally your normal 1/4 acre lot in Streamwood.
I get the yard done in like 5 minutes with the riding mower though.
You just go in a circle a couple rounds and you're done.
DEWALT 20V MAX 21 in. Battery Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mower with (2) FLEXVOLT 12Ah Batteries & Charger DCMWSP255Y2 - The Home Depot
Featuring a brushless, direct drive motor that delivers up to 70-minutes of runtime in 1 charge, this self-propelled lawn mower has the power you need to get the job done. Innovative, auto-sensing technologywww.homedepot.com
Eyeing this one with the two Flexvolt batteries since I already have a bunch of the stuff in the Flexvolt line.
If you look up the price of the batteries alone, the mower is like $150 more.
Don't forget that you can get 11% back online:
I was totally unware that you only get the 11% when Menards has their 11% going on. Team Menards here though!
In the last 2 weeks, I spent $600 at Home Depot (lawnmower and extra battery) and $250 at Menards (63 bags of mulch plus some misc items) . I'll get 11% on both those purchases at each store, which I will use.
Briggs makes an engine advertised to never need an oil change/just top it off
I change oil every 25 hours, and my 32 year old Toro still fires on first pull. Commercial grade Kawasaki engine FTW.
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