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[quote=Anonymous][quote]How did you persuade your neighbor, PP? I'm interested to know what it was you said that persuaded them. [/quote]

I mentioned, in a regretful, nonaccusatory way, that everything we put on the lawn ends up in the bay.  Then she brought up the problem that once you start with that stuff, you're addicted to it--if you stop it the lawn goes to hell.  I agreed, and pointed out the benefits of feeding the soil instead--aerating, composting, letting the grass grow higher so its roots would grow deeper.  That doesn't just make the grass more competitive against the weeds, it also makes it more drought-resistant, and eventually you get to where it's very low-maintenance.  Of course, you have to free yourself from wanting it to look perfect.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with some clover in the lawn.  She agreed that was not a bad point of view.

As for the electric mower--I just mow the lawn.  I've had a ton of people stop and ask me what it is, and where to get one.  (I have a Neuton cordless electric.)  [/quote]

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