Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > Non Ford Related Community Forums > The Bar

The Bar For non Automotive Related Chat

View Poll Results: Grass or much more
grass, weeds its all green just mow it 8 18.60%
kill all weeds and it will become lawn 22 51.16%
meh, who cares 13 30.23%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26-10-2014, 08:33 PM   #1
EA2BA
PM me if you want
 
EA2BA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pk Ranger Modding - QLD 👍
Posts: 7,498
Default Lawn or Grass

My wife thinks I a mad, wanting to turn grass into lawn, always pulling out weeds and trying to to get grass growing in barren areas.

I hate weeds and am always pulling them out and keeping them under control, I am the only one who strives to turn grass into lawn.

We are currently renting after owning, and I am still hard at fixing the grass to make it back into lawn.

__________________
Owner of first ever car to retrofit BA SSS - the EA2BA

Send me a PM if you want to know anything

2010 Ford Ranger PK High Rider (Auto) - 2011 Ford Fiesta (Auto)
EA2BA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-10-2014, 09:41 PM   #2
danzvtil
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
danzvtil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,614
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Theres nothing wrong with showing a patch of grass some love and attention to get a nice lawn.
It provides well needed R and R I find plus the pride of ownership and enjoyment it brings.
__________________
____________________

2019 LDV G10
2009 Mitsubishi Express-GONE
2011 Honda Jazz
____________________
danzvtil is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 26-10-2014, 09:43 PM   #3
Smoke Pursuit
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 22,922
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: DASH/bfiipursuit has been alot of help over the years I have frequented this forum, lots of thoughtful and informed posts, very much a valued contributor. 
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I weed and feed mine a few times a year and also buy some special fertiliser from mitre 10. My best advise is if you want decent lawn you have to mow it weekly. The more you mow it the better it will get. I have the best lawn in the street at my house and my dads (I look after his too).
__________________
2022 RAM Laramie 5.7
2023.50 Ranger Wildtrak 3.0 V6 Premium Pack
2024 Everest Sport 3.0 V6 Touring Pack
2024.50 Mustang Darkhorse 6M Blue Ember + Appearance pack ETA Jan 25.
Smoke Pursuit is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 26-10-2014, 11:35 PM   #4
XD 351 Ute
Excessive Fuel Ingestion
 
XD 351 Ute's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Queensland Coast
Posts: 1,586
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I'm planning on getting a concrete lawn for the front of my shed......
With my brown thumb all I seem to grow is weeds and bindies.....

Ed
__________________
Recommended Forum Traders: RSGerry, trimmaster, 51OAU, EB-92, adxr8, my67xr, RG, ZA-289, kruptor, gassa, Felony, RNXR, Rhino 351, Anchor, Smoke Pursuit, Mr. FPV (through E-Bay),
XD 351 Ute is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 27-10-2014, 09:10 AM   #5
Tonz
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pt Lincoln far side South Oz
Posts: 5,840
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

lawn you play on and mow..
grass you smoke..
__________________
Dont p i s s off older people. At our age the term Life in Prison is not a deterrent
Tonz is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 27-10-2014, 09:27 AM   #6
aussiblue
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Donating Member3
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,386
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Has been floating around the oze tech section for a long time and is always there to give advice when people have an issue. 
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Just buy more cars; parking on it and driving over it repeatedly removes the options and given it's cost and impact on scare water resources, lawn is a most unproductive and wasteful form of agriculture (unless you are eating the grass) :-)
__________________
regards Blue
aussiblue is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 27-10-2014, 09:42 AM   #7
LG17
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
LG17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Taromeo
Posts: 10,584
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Just buy a Victa!
LG17 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2014, 10:10 AM   #8
MAD
Petro-sexual
 
MAD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,527
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I'm the same. I made our last rental's lawn immaculate compared to what it was when we arrived. (about 2/3rds dirt in the back yard and huge car tracks in the front.)

I've now got a situation with kikuyu and wild oats in the front yard of our own home that is driving me nuts.
We're adding a pergola out the back in the next couple of months so once that's done I'll turn my full focus to the lawns.
The plan is to poison beyond recognition, then replace with a nice fescue lawn.

Just need to work something out to keep the crap on the neighbours side of the fence.
__________________
EL Fairmont Ghia - Manual - Supercharged
- The Story
MAD is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2014, 10:13 AM   #9
CoupeKing
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,318
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Well its a cheap Hobby and somewhat therapeutic too. My lawn has more species of weeds in it than Griffith in the mid 70`s.
CoupeKing is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2014, 10:25 AM   #10
Grippy
Racing improves the breed
 
Grippy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SE Melbourne
Posts: 3,982
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I'm constantly pulling weeds out, they're my pet hate. I actually enjoy mowing my lawn and maintaining it, especially when the weather heats up.
__________________
1970 Mini Cooper S Historic Group Nc Touring car

1964 Mini Cooper S Historic Group Nb Touring car

2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT

Victorian Hill Climb Championship
Grippy is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 28-10-2014, 12:20 AM   #11
mik
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
mik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I`m all for grass, well actually i prefer concrete(bugger the mowing), but grass is not so bad if you have to have it, summer comes you dont water grass , it dies off ...... no mowing for three months ..... you little beauty !
cooler months come, grass is fairly resilient, it slowly grows back(less mowing in the mean time).
Manicured lawn like bowling green , one must look after it................... nurture it , work for it, feel offended when a stray dachshund does a huge mocha on it.
Plain old grass is fine in my book, and with a bit of a whipper snip and edging now and again, it comes up like a million dollars..
mik is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 28-10-2014, 12:14 PM   #12
mcflux
Banned
Donating Member1
 
mcflux's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,303
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Having four dogs for a month whilst the inlaws are on holidays = moonscape at my place!
mcflux is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 28-10-2014, 01:20 PM   #13
The Yeti
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
The Yeti's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
Posts: 5,432
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Quote:
Originally Posted by LG17 View Post
Just buy a Victa!
I was waiting for it

I have a 3 acre house yard and my wife wants a lawn

we have a dude (who I think smoked A LOT of grass when he was younger) come out and fertalise and spray (what order he does and when I have know idea) about 3-4 times a year, it's taken a few years but its coming really good now

its actually no stupid expensive I think its like $250 a lap
__________________
Pariahs C.C.
What could possibly go wrong

I post images with postimg.cc (so I don’t forget)
The Yeti is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 28-10-2014, 01:28 PM   #14
poppa smurf
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
poppa smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

one of life's greatest pleasures.........mow the lawn on a warmish day after work or Sunday morning then sit back with a beer and listen to the impact sprinkler.......the sound and smell is one that never leaves the senses.

sadly, with a 236% rise in water cost since 02 we can no longer let the sprinklers roam free.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------

G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II...

may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon!
poppa smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 29-10-2014, 09:02 AM   #15
cuz
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
cuz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Victoria
Posts: 1,138
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Meh, who cares.
I have been mowing lawns since my Dad taught me to when I was 10.
If I never mow a lawn again, its gonna be way too soon.......
__________________
Who cares how it looks, power is everything. Looks are for metrosexuals.....
cuz is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-10-2014, 10:32 AM   #16
ebxr8240
Performance moderator
 
ebxr8240's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Always willing to help out with technical advice. 
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Lawn.. But some basic things to keep it healthy...
DONT cut too short..
Fertilise a little but often.. ( one a month)
Water after hot days. ( under ground soaker is best )
I add a cupful of Urea in a feed and weed spreader after
Cutting the lawns to keep them green and outgrow the weeds
choking them out..
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!...
BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN.
Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic!
Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw..
Daily driver GTE FG..
Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4
ebxr8240 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 29-10-2014, 12:57 PM   #17
davenl5l
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
davenl5l's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: by the beach
Posts: 1,982
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

go fake no water bill no mowing or just do what I did mulch and a native garden . brings the birds in provides shade and keeps the house cooler
__________________
clevo mafia (sadly sold) 351c xe manual (now with short shifting 5sp goodness) xc gs coupe project...hmm more clevo for me new daily 2005 ba sr
davenl5l is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 29-10-2014, 09:34 PM   #18
LG17
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
LG17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Taromeo
Posts: 10,584
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Quote:
Originally Posted by poppa smurf View Post
one of life's greatest pleasures.........mow the lawn on a warmish day after work or Sunday morning then sit back with a beer and listen to the impact sprinkler.......the sound and smell is one that never leaves the senses.

sadly, with a 236% rise in water cost since 02 we can no longer let the sprinklers roam free.
Sit astride the ride on and sample a brew while you mow!
LG17 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-10-2014, 10:29 PM   #19
mik
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
mik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Yeti View Post
I was waiting for it

I have a 3 acre house yard and my wife wants a lawn

we have a dude (who I think smoked A LOT of grass when he was younger) come out and fertalise and spray (what order he does and when I have know idea) about 3-4 times a year, it's taken a few years but its coming really good now

its actually no stupid expensive I think its like $250 a lap
That`s a fair mow, do you have a tractor ?
mik is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-10-2014, 11:14 AM   #20
EgoFG
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,848
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

I opted for Kill all the weeds and it becomes lawn ... but that is not quite right.

IMHO lawn is a single grass species in a given area.

If you start with a paddock, and then weednfeed and mow for a year or two it will become grass.

for a lawn you pretty much need to plant/lay, or use some really cool selective killers.

but ... my opinion really does not matter to anyone ... even me.
EgoFG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-10-2014, 11:17 AM   #21
poppa smurf
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
poppa smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

Quote:
Originally Posted by LG17 View Post
Sit astride the ride on and sample a brew while you mow!
not the same......we had a neighbour who could down a longneck on every circuit of his lawn without it affecting him, average size back lawn.....about 20 circuits, 20 longnecks......
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------

G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II...

may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon!
poppa smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 30-10-2014, 12:21 PM   #22
SSD-85
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,142
Default Re: Lawn or Grass

If I had my way, I'd bitumen my whole yard.

Grass is a PITA.
SSD-85 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 08:02 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL