Yard Work

If there’s one topic I never thought I’d cover on this blog, it may be yard work. I’m still surprised I’m doing yard work in the first place. Spending the last decade in cities and not being stellar on my chore chart as a youth, my output through the years has been minimal, if not non-existent. Now the tides are starting to turn. I find myself in a home with a few spits of grass and enough shrubbery to keep me on my toes. I’m in uncharted waters!

As much as I still loathe some yard work—weeding in particular—I’m learning to enjoy the benefits of being outside in the elements. Yard work as an adult helps get you outside and moving. After a long work week this is essential. Another benefit is as you learn more about the craft, you start to get the satisfaction of results. Unlike some work projects during the week—when you fill a bucket of weeds, there’s immediate gratification, as well as a cleaner surface area of soil. Talk about a key performance indicator!

With that said, it’s not all as straight forward as picking weeds. You’re bound to take some losses along the way. For instance, I’ve been raking moss for weeks, and all it seems to do is replenish. It’s an uphill battle with no end in sight. Overall, the good outweighs the bad when it comes to lawn care. Which is my sole focus in year one. I can’t wrap my head around flowers or herb gardens, not yet, at least.

Anyway, I’ll continue to update the readership on my journey as I attack my first full year of lawn ownership. In the meantime, let’s toast to nice weather and being outdoors.

Below are a few photos to inspire you to get out there and get to work!

Dead Poets Society

World War II Era Watches