Lawns are Evil - Page 2

Cyclefrance · 05-01-2007, 05:32 PM

Don't you just know it! My mower broke down second time of use this season - only ten minutes into the second cut - had to get it to the repairers pronto - luckily it fits into the old Passat estate nicely.....

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xoxoxoBruce · 05-01-2007, 06:03 PM

Was it a problem with the engine or another part of the tractor?

monster · 05-01-2007, 07:32 PM

You never hear of anyone with lawn burns, we should grass the inside too

zippyt · 05-01-2007, 08:03 PM

CF , " you might be a Redneck IF ,,,,,"

05-01-2007, 08:39 PM

There is a natural lawn movement here in FL, where you cannot use fertilizer, other than natural, and you can only have indigenous plants. You must have dead-fall for wildlife somewhere in your area, size depends on your lot size. Some of them are lovely.
I preferred the desert "lawns" in CA when I lived there.

Cyclefrance · 05-02-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Was it a problem with the engine or another part of the tractor?

Just the spark plug.....

monster · 05-02-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

There is a natural lawn movement here in FL, where you cannot use fertilizer, other than natural, and you can only have indigenous plants. You must have dead-fall for wildlife somewhere in your area, size depends on your lot size. Some of them are lovely.

trying not to hijack, but it sound like you approve of this policy?

05-03-2007, 09:20 AM

I absolutely approve. We need to stop using fertilizer. The common aesthetic is created and needs to be discarded.

monster · 05-03-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I absolutely approve. We need to stop using fertilizer. The common aesthetic is created and needs to be discarded.

But isn't this a loss of freedom? Or is it entirely voluntary?

I don't disapprove, don't get me wrong, it just seemed to un-you to be in favor of prescribing behaviour for others. But maybe I just read it wrong the first time. No offence intented, just wondering...

05-03-2007, 11:48 PM

It is voluntary. Though I am in favor of water restrictions and fertilizer restrictions when it is dangerous to the water table and the environment.

Weird Harold · 05-04-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

Just the spark plug.....

Wouldn't it of been easier to bring the spark plug, to the lawn mower?

Hime · 05-04-2007, 09:44 AM

Interesting thread.

I have never really wanted a lawn, but I would love to have a vegetable garden. Unfortunately, we don't exactly have room for one in the apartment.

Dagney · 05-04-2007, 10:00 AM

If you have a stoop or a porch, you can do some container gardening Hime. I grew some wonderful tomatoes a few years ago - Sweetest 100's (cherry) and Patio Princess (romas). You can also trellis train some viney things - Cucumbers and Zucchinis (we're doing that in our big garden this year - but I've read about container planting these as well).

Container gardening works pretty well - you just need to water a lot more frequently because the soil dries out quicker. Nothing like the taste of fresh herbs and veggies in your meals!

monster · 05-04-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

It is voluntary. Though I am in favor of water restrictions and fertilizer restrictions when it is dangerous to the water table and the environment.

Cool. Thanks.

Aliantha · 05-04-2007, 09:34 PM

I've never seen a zucchini on a vine...well, not that you'd be able to put on a trellis anyway.

05-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#16
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Don't you just know it! My mower broke down second time of use this season - only ten minutes into the second cut - had to get it to the repairers pronto - luckily it fits into the old Passat estate nicely..... . Attached Images __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

05-01-2007, 06:03 PM	#17
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Was it a problem with the engine or another part of the tractor? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-01-2007, 07:32 PM	#18
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	You never hear of anyone with lawn burns, we should grass the inside too __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-01-2007, 08:03 PM	#19
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05-04-2007, 10:00 AM	#28
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	If you have a stoop or a porch, you can do some container gardening Hime. I grew some wonderful tomatoes a few years ago - Sweetest 100's (cherry) and Patio Princess (romas). You can also trellis train some viney things - Cucumbers and Zucchinis (we're doing that in our big garden this year - but I've read about container planting these as well). Container gardening works pretty well - you just need to water a lot more frequently because the soil dries out quicker. Nothing like the taste of fresh herbs and veggies in your meals! __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

05-01-2007, 08:39 PM	#20
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	There is a natural lawn movement here in FL, where you cannot use fertilizer, other than natural, and you can only have indigenous plants. You must have dead-fall for wildlife somewhere in your area, size depends on your lot size. Some of them are lovely. I preferred the desert "lawns" in CA when I lived there.

05-03-2007, 09:20 AM	#23
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I absolutely approve. We need to stop using fertilizer. The common aesthetic is created and needs to be discarded.

05-03-2007, 11:48 PM	#25
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	It is voluntary. Though I am in favor of water restrictions and fertilizer restrictions when it is dangerous to the water table and the environment.

05-04-2007, 09:44 AM	#27
Hime Extraordinary Machine Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outside of Washington, DC Posts: 307	Interesting thread. I have never really wanted a lawn, but I would love to have a vegetable garden. Unfortunately, we don't exactly have room for one in the apartment.

05-04-2007, 09:34 PM	#30
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I've never seen a zucchini on a vine...well, not that you'd be able to put on a trellis anyway. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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