Got both shots, but only because Mrs. Oze insisted. Fauci could tell her that the world was flat, and she would believe him. Now waiting for businesses to lift their max mandates.

By the way, I also got the two-dose shingles vax this spring. They were waaaay worse than the covid shots.

Andy, I'm reading about calcareous soil, and this reminded me that I did the "fizz test" a few years ago to see if there was any hope of reducing my soil's pH in a non-geological time frame. I recall that adding vinegar to the dried soul sample caused it to fizz like an Alka Seltzer tablet. Would th...

Mow for 30, charge for 45.

20 amp hour!?!?

Thanks for the detailed analysis, Andy. For this year, I'll go with your nitrogen only recommendation, and request the ammonium acetate test next spring, with samples taken before I do anything to the lawn. Definitely will read up here on FAS; it's hard to describe, but my turf looks "weak". I'm att...

Hey Andy,
No special testing was requested. The samples were taken about 5 weeks after the application of starter fertilizer, 2 weeks after the Menards-ganite.

My neighbor bought an Ego electric mower last year. Then he bought a gas mower this year. Just sayin'. I don't think you can get the required blade tip velocity out of a battery powered mower. Also, when batteries fail, they're expensive. I had a Redback 120v mower. Although it was comparable to th...

Looks complicated, but I look forward to the pictures when you're done!

Oh, and I learned my lesson about the not ready for prime time battery-powered equipment status the hard way. Anybody want to buy a 120 volt, 3 amp hour mower?

I bought the Honda HRX217VLA, with engine made in North Carolina. It was much more difficult finding *any* mower, let alone a Honda, than I thought it would be. Covid supply chain issues, I guess. Anyway, I finally found a place that had two of them in stock; a mom and pop place just out of town. I ...

Hey guys, I realize that I am submitting this a bit early for not having been so active around here lately, but I understand that I will be put at the back of the queue and am OK with that. After the fire pit, trees, gardens and dog fence, my usable lawn is down to about 5000 square feet. I have an ...

The Honda HRX engines on mowers sold in America are made here.

https://engines.honda.com/oem-resources ... -locations

napper wrote: ↑

May 9th, 2021, 10:33 pm

Here you go made in America.
https://www.scag.com/product/sfc30/

Wow, that's a beauty. But $2400!

edslawn wrote: ↑

May 6th, 2021, 8:36 pm

Built in America...

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/walk-beh ... led-mowers

Thanks, edslawn. I'm also looking at Cub Cadet, and I want to make sure that "built in America" doesn't mean "...from Chinese-sourced parts". I believe that is the case now with Snapper.

andy10917 wrote: ↑

May 6th, 2021, 6:07 pm

I added another Honda HRX 217 to the arsenal with the newer, more powerful engine late last year. I love it.

Thanks, Andy. From what I can tell, it's hit or miss as to where the engines are made. Mostly Japan, which is great. Some in China...

Not trying to be a xenophobe here, but I am in the market for a new mower, and have a few requirements, about which I would appreciate feedback. *Not* made in China Walk-behind Self-propelled Gasoline engine. I have a thick lawn, and need as much power as possible. Electric start I'm not saying mone...

Adding sugar to the water is genius!

If you have a Menard's nearby, they now sell their version of Milorganite for $8.99 - the ubiquitous 11% rebate. Labels seem to be similar if not identical.

If you catch them in the act, quickly run out with a container of water and flush the **** out of the spot on which the dog peed. Not only will you dilute the pee, but you'll send a passive-aggressive message to the owner.

Hello again all, I used to be more active, both on this Forum and with my lawn, but life got in the way for several years. I'm retired now (except for my Carl the Greenskeeper part-time job at the local Muni golf course), so I hope to become more active in both. Anyway, among other issues, I have a ...