Lawn care

[diprna]

Please recommend a lawn mowing service in Meredith that has good rates. Thanks!

[dpg]

Oh god don't go there again. Did you see the Suissevale thread about cutting lawn? Are you willing to "settle" for a high school student or do you want a tried and true "professional?" :D

[lawn psycho]

Oh god don't go there again. Did you see the Suissevale thread about cutting lawn? Are you willing to "settle" for a high school student or do you want a tried and true "professional?" :D

OP asked for a recommendation, not a childish diatribe.

But here's a snippet for you:

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the school year draws to a close, thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore: mowing the lawn. June is National Safety Month, and three national medical organizations are warning families that the routine task of lawn mowing can be extremely dangerous to children, the operator, and those nearby if proper safety precautions aren't taken.

Sadly, 253,000 people were treated for lawn mower-related injuries in 2010, nearly 17,000 of them children under age 19, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports. Lawn mower-related injuries are up 3 percent since 2009.

So do you want to take that risk when Johnny from next door is out their mowing your lawn? It's not something to take lightly and the risks are real and quantifiable.

If you want to be dense (I'm thinking of Pb right now, but I digress) go right ahead but at least be informed. How much of your assets are you willing to risk? That's the question you need to ask yourself....

[CGI3]

My lawn is covered with reddish brown spots..Grubs??

[lawn psycho]

My lawn is covered with reddish brown spots..Grubs??

Not grubs. Without seeing it there is a high probability it's rust. With the wet weather you want to mow more frequently so lawn can air out. Don't just scalp it though.

[diprna]

I am interested in a business, not a kid. We have a steep lot....definitely would only hire a pro, preferably one that has been recommended to me as we are new to the area.

[dpg]

OP asked for a recommendation, not a childish diatribe.

But here's a snippet for you:

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the school year draws to a close, thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore: mowing the lawn. June is National Safety Month, and three national medical organizations are warning families that the routine task of lawn mowing can be extremely dangerous to children, the operator, and those nearby if proper safety precautions aren't taken.

Sadly, 253,000 people were treated for lawn mower-related injuries in 2010, nearly 17,000 of them children under age 19, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports. Lawn mower-related injuries are up 3 percent since 2009.

So do you want to take that risk when Johnny from next door is out their mowing your lawn? It's not something to take lightly and the risks are real and quantifiable.

If you want to be dense (I'm thinking of Pb right now, but I digress) go right ahead but at least be informed. How much of your assets are you willing to risk? That's the question you need to ask yourself....

Oh please let it go finally...

[chipj29]

My lawn is covered with reddish brown spots..Grubs??

Might be "Red thread". I have seen it in my lawn recently as well.
http://www.spring-green.com/lawn-disease/red-thread.aspx

Grubs would cause the grass to wilt and die, leaving brown spots usually.

[lawn psycho]

Oh please let it go finally...

Take a look ^^^^^^^^ at post #2. Seems to me you are the one who needs to follow your own advice;)

[LIforrelaxin]

My advice.......... Don't have a lawn... sand works just fine for me....

Then you don't have to worry, about the HS student you hire getting hurt, or paying the outragous amount of money for a pro....

and if it needs to be green, I am sure you can get colored sand.....


Lawn Psyhco, give it a rest... there are inherit risks with everything in life. Personally if I had kid in my neighbor hood that would cut my lawn, I would be more then willing to let him.... as long as there wheren't complications involved like steep grades etc. Ever since I saw that ariticle, my only thought has been that someone is looking for justification.... last I check 17K of 250K was 6% of the people getting hurt from lawn mower where under 19 years of age.... And oh buy the way, what classifies as an injury.... And of those under 19 how many where cutting their parents lawn....

This article does very little to justify hiring a professional......

What it points, out is that something a mondain as mowing the lawn has inherit risk, and when you look across the entire United states with a population over 312 million, you have 250K injuries reported every year, which is less then 1%... how many of those are related to actually mowing the lawn probably even a smaller number... most time lawn more accidents are because people are fooling around.....

[jogator1]

I have had good luck using Eric White. I have a place on Waukewan and live out of the area. Eric has been great with everything (He does more than cut lawns). I had horrible luck with the company I used prior. I'm sure he would be more than happy to discuss your yard. His number is 603-455-4580.

[dpg]

Take a look ^^^^^^^^ at post #2. Seems to me you are the one who needs to follow your own advice;)

haha just getting a kick out of you at this point Lawn Psycho. No need to justify your chosen career with me I hope you live long and prosper (sp??) cutting and maintaining lawns. For me I'll continue supporting my local kid (in mass) and throw him some money for cutting mine. Yup...Most of the time I either end up out there helping or going around trimming what he missed. Give me days gone by when we didn't sue each other for sneezing. For injuries, well yeah they can happen, however the "kids" need to be a certain age (and maturity) to work in my yard. I know the kid and family of anybody I have do anything and both truely appreciate the opportunity and extra cash. Am I risking assets????? Fine, then I'm a dare devil and I can live with that :D Good day...;)

[lawn psycho]

Woman dies while mow the grass. I mean it's just mowing grass, what could possibly go wrong?

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-woman-dies-in-lawn-mower-rollover.html

[Belmont Resident]

Woman dies while mow the grass. I mean it's just mowing grass, what could possibly go wrong?

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-woman-dies-in-lawn-mower-rollover.html

Yup all the safety devices and interlocks in the world don’t help when common sense is not used. What next a law requiring a gauge that shuts down the engine when the angle is to steep? :eek:
Sad she died but the directions and warning labels do say to use caution on hills. :cool:
I just bought a brand new Husqvarna 48” riding mower with triple bagger. Best mower I’ve ever owned for cut quality and bagging. I love the hydrostatic drive.

[dpg]

Yup all the safety devices and interlocks in the world don’t help when common sense is not used. What next a law requiring a gauge that shuts down the engine when the angle is to steep? :eek:
Sad she died but the directions and warning labels do say to use caution on hills. :cool:
I just bought a brand new Husqvarna 48” riding mower with triple bagger. Best mower I’ve ever owned for cut quality and bagging. I love the hydrostatic drive.

My B.I.L. bought the Husqvarna a few summers ago and also swears by it....I'm a Toro guy (when I do it myself.)