Maybe if it said, Show us your bush

Is that your pose when you find out you have a family event? I see clover. Better get on top of that.

Hey, I recognize that house from a road trip in 2019! And I got the blue shirt to prove it!

I think the tip is to mow differently each time, especially w/a riding mower in order to keep from getting wheel indentations in the yard.

I use to mow old ladies yard when I was a kid...and they were picky!! Ended up pretty much mowing an entire city block, and each old widow wanted a nicer lawn than all the other widows on the block. Meaning...I was stuck doing all the work. That work ethic (having a nice yard) never left me.

Fast forward to 2021. Finally retired and really enjoy taking care of the yard even more so. A lot more relaxing when you don't have to worry about going into work.

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For all the yard geeks in this thread: Anyone that struggles with what I use to call 'barn yard' grass (thick grass that tends to grow in patches, maybe it's Johnson grass?) that weed killer just won't kill...try Tenacity. This is amazing stuff. It doesn't kill via a poison, it stops photosynthesis. Won't attack the typical grass. Being in the country, I've struggled with that problem for a decade. Tenacity is finally getting it under control. You can even apply it over seeds.

A few catches tho:

1) Expensive, but you only need a teaspoon/gallon
2) Very slow to kill the problem plant (i.e. many weeks)
3) Usually needs a 2nd application
4) Dying plants turn white...of course, since it stops photosynthesis.

https://www.greencastonline.com/labels/tenacity

https://www.amazon.com/s

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You can see it working here:
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Thanks! My neighbor has a side business, putting in the concrete edging. There was 4-5 guys working a solid day, really working up a sweat. They mix concrete and shovel it into some gizmo that spits out the desired shape. Essentially like making a curb. They slice seams every so often and stain/seal.

I think there's over 300 ft. when all said and done.

Then everyday after work I would get a load (1/2 yard) of split river rock. Took about 35 loads. But no more mulch...ever!

How important is edging the sidewalk? I have an edger that I used to intall an invisible dog fence. I tried on the sidewalk and it was just throwing sparks and didn't work well for intended use. I just hit the edge with my weed eater.

Are you not keeping the blade perpendicular to the sidewalk or maybe going too deep?? I've seen that myself, but it more of an exception than the norm. Keep in mind, the edger blades do wear out.

Once I use the edger, then the weed-whacker keeps it in decent shape for quite a while. I maybe use the edger once or twice a year.

Is this the first time edging? You might just have just so much crud there that you can't really see where to edge? If so, try a flat shovel to get rid on some of the buildup. Edging for the very first time can be a little rough, but smooth sailing afterwards.

Wow! How about some more of the story?

Actually, it depends on how much time I have.

N/S'ish (perpendicular & parallel to the house) if I'm in a hurry.
E/W'ish to cut somewhat diagonal to the house if I have time...

But it's really just to avoid making ruts in the yard from the tires going over the same spot all the time.

The lady (and her hub) at the rural post office has one of these:

Not sure of the exact model number. It runs everyday since it can't plow thru the thick stuff, so it only cuts a little bit off everyday.

I actually drove by her house to check out her yard, not too shabby. I remember watching videos about it, rather cool.

https://www.husqvarna.com/us/robotic-lawn-mowers/

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cdnpinbacon is now the official pinside head groundskeeper

I have 130 acres of turf to maintain on a daily basis.

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I just grabbed a screen shot, don't know what model they have.

You have your own full size golf course? Sweet! LOL

Lol. Golf Course Superintendent. No seed. Bermuda grass. Your bluegrass looks great. Only does well here up in the mountains. Can’t survive near the coast.

Try these (I haven't): https://backgarden.org/plant-identification-apps/

I did have it low, so maybe that was the problem. The soil was also wet, which I dealt with the whole time puttin in the invisible fence because it kept getting clogged.

Hopefully the snow is finished for the year. It is finally warming up, the water temp will be low 80s by the 4th of July.

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The wet soil really makes it hard. Dry soil just turns to dust or fine dirt and you're sort of done w/it. Doesn't apply to your original 'sparks' comment - that's likely the blade just hitting the concrete or a stone, you'll just have to practice a bit more. If you have a ton of grass overhanging the walk - all the grass strands/roots make it hard too. A straight shovel might be better to cut trough all the initial stuff, and might not be as nearly as bad as it sounds. Once and done, and likely faster than if you're overwhelming the edger.

Electric or gas edger?

Back to your 'sparks' comment...if you do have a lot of grass overhanging the walk, then I'm guessing the blade isn't even finding the sidewalk edge...maybe just hitting the top of the sidewalk?

Here's my rental property in Hocking Hills.
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Current yard during my daughter's birthday party.
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Future yard is an empty lot, about to break ground on a new house!
Yes I'm crazy .. I have 3 mortgages.

No, it was on edge of sidewalk, but you are right; sparks were from rubbing against the concrete. I was trying to follow the sidewalk as a guide. After a couple feet I realized I need to hold the elecric fince 6 inches from the sidewalk to keep the dogs from getting to close to the walk. Electric is what I have. I have to admit, mine looks fine without the edge, but when I walk by a house that edged the sidewalk I think, damn that dude cares; it looks good.

It took me 6 months to get the new Dewalt cordless blower when they first came out-(because of the demand they were back ordered for months).

Well it was well worth the wait and is one of the best purchases I ever made. Can't believe people still use corded blowers. Do yourself a favor and get a cordless blower-they are the shit!
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Get the weed eater and hedge trimmer too.

I want them too but have some newer Stihl gas one's that work great still. Need to sell them on CL and go cordless, I am tired of mixing oil/gas and crap. I swear by my Honda mower but the new battery powered mowers have been making huge strides. Still love my Honda-it will be hard to let go and go battery.

Sidebar: I also use my cordless blower (not a Dewalt) to dry off the car after a hand wash. Great for blowing all the water out of the nooks and crannies, rims too. Then a quick cotton towel dry.

Back to lawns.