Do you even have any grass of your own to cut?

 

You know the answer, no I don't, and it drives me crazy when they do't cut the little I have. I do miss it, though. Now I will have half of BGP offering to allow me to cut theirs.

Continue to mow her grass, it's just the right thing to do. My right knee has been giving me fits lately, think you could load up your mower and help a brother out this summer?

 

Come on don't kick the man in his mower.....lol

1 pint of atrizine + 1 pint of Roundup mixed with 5 gallons of water, sprayed evenly across the yard, in one fast application between 10pm and 4am.

At this point, I would put on writing, and maybe with a touch of humor to see if it takes....

 

"Hey Neighbor,

Glad that I can help you out with your lawn. By the way---I love me some Tollhouse cookies. Banana bread is also a fave. And just in case you did not know, I am a (Coors-Budlight-Miller Lite-.....) kind of guy."

 

i would just leave a simple light hearted note and see if it sinks in. If no response---then no lawnmower response from you.

This is similar to dudes who go to strip clubs. Why pay someone's rent if you aren't living in the house?

 

Feel me?

Next thing you know she'll be wanting you to trim her bush(es) as well.

Here's my perspective from a guy you have never met but can see himself in your shoes. This is also coming from somebody who is better at giving advice than taking it in situations like this.

 

Try to look at all the angles and give them whatever weight you decide. You mentioned that you have just cut the front, so I'm going to assume the backyard, ignoring the whole dog issue, is somewhat out of view.

 

How long does it take to run over it once. 10 minutes, not a big deal, an hour plus, you're really going out of your way. Monetary costs? Similar to the time, gas and depreciation on your mower, but depends how big the yard is. How much does it bother you that the grass gets high? Is that higher than your rightful disgust of a lack of appreciation? If you continue to cut the grass, will it fester and cause you to become more angry? If you let the grass grow, even if you are in the right, will it cause you to feel awkward when you see the neighbor outside. Is she or her children responsible enough that you would feel comfortable enough to take up some babysitting? Are they neighbors that would keep an eye on the house when you're out of town? Is it worth it to try to prove a point when she has shown to be altogether oblivious?

 

You don't have to answer any of the above questions, but I bring them up because my reaction is probably a hybrid of the previous posters' and allowing her to take advantage of me. Realistically you have probably already given more thought to her lawn care than she has and these kind of these things can drive you crazy. At the end of the day, do whatever causes you the least amount of stress. If that is mowing hers every 2/3/4 times you do yours because it is out of control, do that. If you think it will actually resonate with her that she is inconsiderate, leave it alone and say something. If you conclude no good deed goes unpunished, suck it up and cut her grass. At the end of the day, some people are never going to "get it", but at least your internet friends can attest that you're a good dude.

Here's my perspective from a guy you have never met but can see himself in your shoes. This is also coming from somebody who is better at giving advice than taking it in situations like this.

 

Try to look at all the angles and give them whatever weight you decide. You mentioned that you have just cut the front, so I'm going to assume the backyard, ignoring the whole dog issue, is somewhat out of view.

 

How long does it take to run over it once. 10 minutes, not a big deal, an hour plus, you're really going out of your way. Monetary costs? Similar to the time, gas and depreciation on your mower, but depends how big the yard is. How much does it bother you that the grass gets high? Is that higher than your rightful disgust of a lack of appreciation? If you continue to cut the grass, will it fester and cause you to become more angry? If you let the grass grow, even if you are in the right, will it cause you to feel awkward when you see the neighbor outside. Is she or her children responsible enough that you would feel comfortable enough to take up some babysitting? Are they neighbors that would keep an eye on the house when you're out of town? Is it worth it to try to prove a point when she has shown to be altogether oblivious?

 

You don't have to answer any of the above questions, but I bring them up because my reaction is probably a hybrid of the previous posters' and allowing her to take advantage of me. Realistically you have probably already given more thought to her lawn care than she has and these kind of these things can drive you crazy. At the end of the day, do whatever causes you the least amount of stress. If that is mowing hers every 2/3/4 times you do yours because it is out of control, do that. If you think it will actually resonate with her that she is inconsiderate, leave it alone and say something. If you conclude no good deed goes unpunished, suck it up and cut her grass. At the end of the day, some people are never going to "get it", but at least your internet friends can attest that you're a good dude.

 

 

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I stand by my response that you should stop cutting it. If you take the advice of cutting it every 3rd-4th time that is a huge mistake. The grass will be too hard to manage and harder on your mower. Cut her off! She will figure it out

I've cut several yards for my neighbors, not once did they not appreciate it. One offered me a case of beer and I refused it. It's what good neighbors do. They have reciprocated and or plowed my driveway and vice verse.

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Ugh, I can see how that might have come across, but I meant it as a compliment. As in everybody here already knows BigV is a good dude. It's been pretty clear over the years that he's a pretty selfless guy. Whatever he does his neighbor is probably always going to be clueless, so no use letting it stress him out.

Ugh, I can see how that might have come across, but I meant it as a compliment. As in everybody here already knows BigV is a good dude. It's been pretty clear over the years that he's a pretty selfless guy. Whatever he does his neighbor is probably always going to be clueless, so no use letting it stress him out.

 

I knew it was a compliment. :banana:

I would mow a very inappropriate message into her yard or something of the like. Someone would be calling complaining about her grass then.

I knew it was a compliment. :banana:

 

Cat doesn't get many compliments @Bipsic, so she had a lot of trouble at first recognizing that in your post.:smug: