Calm down

Just read this on Facebook from exmark





While it seems like a chore at this time of year but mowing the lawn has actually been found to be relaxing and can improve mental health.

Whether it's the sound of the lawn mower, the smell of the fresh cut grass or the look of a freshly mowed lawn, research shows mowing has some real perks.

"My friends joke with me because Yankee Candle produces a candle that's called lawn mower and it's the air freshener in my vehicle so I do like it. I enjoy it enough that I want to have an air freshener that smells like a lawn," Kansas State University Turf Specialist Jared Hoyle said.

Hoyle said mowing is a chance to get away from the office, turn off your cellphone and just have some time to think—but there's more. Researchers from the University of Queensland Brisbane discovered that a chemical released from a mowed lawn actually makes people feel happy and relaxed.

There is even a scent available called "Eau de Mow" with the same calming effects. However, while you're out relieving some stress, keep in mind that you can put stress on your lawn if you get carried away and cut it too short.

Keeping your grass a little taller will also help you conserve some water, because the taller blades will provide some shade.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Cars, Thanks, but sometimes instead of a little "eau de mow" on the wrist don't you just feel like injecting it? Like when equipment breaks down. You know you may be in the wrong business when "eau de mow" is produced in 50 gallon barrels and sold in 1/2 ounce vials. :laughing:

It smells better when it is someone else doing the mowing.

I wish I had one of those air fresheners, I love that smell!

it smells the best after winter when someone is cutting their grass for the first time.

I have been cutting grass for so many years I don't think it has a smell anymore

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

The mow in mid November to early Decmber, the one with all the dust and leaf mold. The one where the stink from your Lawnboy 2 stroker or your old worn out Toro four stroker that burns oil is sharp in that crisp fall weather. That sweet almost herbicide stink that the Locust tree pods make as they shatter through the mower. That is the one. The really stinky dusty nasty one. That is the smell that Im looking for that time of year. That means its the last one for the season.

possum, Hey man, that is poetry. You probably can only write like that when high on plants.:thumbsup:

possum said:

The mow in mid November to early Decmber, the one with all the dust and leaf mold. The one where the stink from your Lawnboy 2 stroker or your old worn out Toro four stroker that burns oil is sharp in that crisp fall weather. That sweet almost herbicide stink that the Locust tree pods make as they shatter through the mower. That is the one. The really stinky dusty nasty one. That is the smell that Im looking for that time of year. That means its the last one for the season.

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I couldnt have said it better myself! and also, my last mow is usually in october when i do the leaves.

metz12 said:

I couldnt have said it better myself! and also, my last mow is usually in october when i do the leaves.

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Mine is in December.