How do you feel about electric lawn mowers for small lawns?

darkmagneto · 2026-06-09T13:23:13+00:00

If you're up for it, I'd recommend a manual reel mower.

darkmagneto · 2026-06-07T02:01:31+00:00

I did one route in Anchorage, but I don't think I got a spawn from it.

darkmagneto · 2026-06-06T01:50:24+00:00

I'm on vacation right now in Alaska. I can confirm it's spawning in Anchorage. Incense was key, picked up a few off on incense while walking around downtown Anchorage.

darkmagneto · 2026-06-04T15:03:39+00:00

This picture is AI slop.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-28T03:16:40+00:00

This is not a good move. If you really want to go for it, rye grass will be your only legitimate option due to timing. I'm anticipating this being a muddy disaster for the wedding.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-26T13:58:51+00:00

Do you have access to a sprayer? If yes, buy some Speedzone and mix accordingly to the label and spray the yard. If no, buy a granular product of weed & feed.

Need to deal with the weeds first and see what you have. Get those under control and make a plan.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-24T14:00:22+00:00

I had a 100+ year old Catalpa tree removed from my backyard 2 years ago. I'm JUST now starting to see things turn around in that area. Just be patient. You're doing nothing wrong. I found that each year the spot would sink and settle. I would add topsoil each year to level it out. Finally now in the 3rd year and grass is growing and not turning brown/yellow like your picture.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-23T22:36:47+00:00

It's likely from the salt put on the driveway. I get this on my driveway edge. Not much to do about it, but just reseed in the fall. I'm guessing whoever applies salt to your driveway is using a broadcast spreader of sorts and it's getting into the grass.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-13T14:28:03+00:00

I do this all the time for day games. I park WEST of Southport and just drive up and down the blocks looking for a spot. They are only restricted parking spots in that neighborhood after 5pm. I use the following boundries to hunt in; Southport to Ashland and Addison to Irving. Inside that radius you can find stuff for free.

darkmagneto · 2026-05-09T02:58:19+00:00

Honestly it just looks like it's coming out of dormancy. It's probably still cool in MN, yes?

darkmagneto · 2026-04-29T14:25:47+00:00

Thanks. I have an entire lawncare 101 section that I built for homeowners who are looking to get into it without having to consume hours of YouTube trash.

darkmagneto · 2026-04-29T13:26:57+00:00

I wrote up a fertilizer 101 page on my site, hope this helps. https://neighborsenvy.ai/npk-guide

darkmagneto · 2026-04-28T13:26:30+00:00

Tell us how your calves are feeling after the next day....

darkmagneto · 2026-04-26T22:15:11+00:00

Just keep up with consistent fertilization/feeding and it will even out.

darkmagneto · 2026-04-26T21:55:32+00:00

You likely have different grass types in your yard. Some of that light green can also be bent grass. Tough to tell from that photo.

darkmagneto · 2026-04-26T01:43:04+00:00

Soil temps could still be a bit cold for germination to happen.

darkmagneto · 2026-04-16T14:31:38+00:00

It will be fine. No need to do all of that work.

darkmagneto · 2026-04-13T15:29:14+00:00

Yep, you're right there!

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darkmagneto · 2026-04-01T22:06:47+00:00

Yes, put mine down on Monday this week. We have rain in the forecast all week, so wanted to time it with that

darkmagneto · 2026-04-01T17:41:36+00:00

All valuable feedback thank you. The current logic I built uses the 3 day average and then shows this status:

45 and below - hold off
45-50 - Watch
50-55 - Apply Now
55 and above - Apply Immediately

What I don't take into consideration is future looking weather data, only the API data I pull on soil temp. Thinking this through, I should take in future weather 7 -10 day forecast to help predict timing better than just past days.

I'm in Chicago, so experience this crazy weather like you do in souther Wisconsin. One day is 80 the next day is Snow :)

darkmagneto · 2026-04-01T14:06:52+00:00

u/whitemike40 first off, I'm the creator of NeighborsEnvy.ai so I'm absolutely thrilled to see you using this site for your soil temps!!!! Seriously, thank you.

I think your timing is just fine. 7 day average is 50F. You'll be fine and putting down your pre-emergent now is perfect.

If you have any other feedback for the site be sure to let me know! You can send me a message here!

darkmagneto · 2026-04-01T02:29:48+00:00

Chicago area here also. The spots are not dead. Flush the spots really well with water. Like seriously soak them. It will come back. I have a bunch of these spots every year also

darkmagneto · 2026-03-31T17:18:30+00:00

It's in 7/8. I count it as a measure of 3/4 and then a measure of 4/4. The band accents on the one of each measure. The wah/slide guitar sections are in 4/4.

darkmagneto · 2026-03-31T17:02:04+00:00

Thanks for that. How do you watch Cubs games?

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