Comments on Hoe and Shovel: TB350 XP Lawn Mower Review and Giveaway

Does Mr. Meems hire out in the summer time? We hav...

2011-11-28T20:24:20.168-05:00

Does Mr. Meems hire out in the summer time? We have about nine acres of grass that won't quit.

My lawn is mostly pasture, but there are still eno...

2011-11-28T19:31:28.263-05:00

My lawn is mostly pasture, but there are still enough small areas that could benefit from a smaller mower that I could push. Unlike husband's big rider that I am not allowed to touch. I read your blog regularly, but don't comment much. A giveaway lured me from lurking.

Meems, Thanks for the explanation about your plum...

2011-11-28T18:02:14.907-05:00

Meems,

Thanks for the explanation about your plumbago. This is the first year for mine, so I'm going to try your technique and see if mine will stack more next year. Like everything you touch, yours are gorgeous!

Yes, thank you! I would love to be entered into the contest! That mower is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

Carol
mango277-has@yahoo.com

Meems, That is the prettiest lawnmower in the whol...

2011-11-28T17:42:19.542-05:00

Meems, That is the prettiest lawnmower in the whole world:) I bet there is nothing like using that mower the first time. Happy Fall. Pumpkin

Dear Meems, I have enjoyed your blog for several ...

2011-11-28T17:16:24.720-05:00

Dear Meems,

I have enjoyed your blog for several years now, beginning with "The Peacock Chronicles." I've always wanted peacocks of my own and fortunately, have the land to do it. However, after reading about your experiences, my better judgement decided against it...who knew they were so destructive?!?!! That aside, I am also a Central Florida resident and have been

We moved into our house in 2009 and we still don&#...

2011-11-24T19:23:08.399-05:00

We moved into our house in 2009 and we still don't have a mower of our own. We borrow my parents, which involves a trip to their house, loading up a truck and driving it here and loading it back up and taking it back. With a new little one born in August, I am not sure when a mower would make it our way. Our yard's not much to look at, but I read this blog and dream about what I could do

I loved our small back lawn in FL! It was like yo...

2011-11-21T14:52:33.674-05:00

I loved our small back lawn in FL! It was like yours. I had to leave some for the family. :) in VA, we have hills and my lawn mower likes to rebel and not crank a lot. The neatest thing is that there is a huge patch of wild strawberries under the apple trees...they grow fast and when I mow them, it looks like green velvet carpet. Chance rolls in it when it's fresh cut, and then thousands

Carol, I rarely trim plumbago off the top... only ...

2011-11-20T21:54:34.706-05:00

Carol,
I rarely trim plumbago off the top... only soft prune any crossing branches that seem to weigh down the others. I do however, trim up the bottom a couple of times a year. The tall ones you refer to (I think)are planted behind a built up retaining wall at the back side of the tropical garden. They are raised about 2 feet to begin with... there is another row of them further back. In my

How generous of you to sponsor this mower giveaway...

2011-11-20T19:27:56.196-05:00

How generous of you to sponsor this mower giveaway. I have been a follower of your blog for the last year.I am a master gardener and I really enjoy your info and pictures. You have the yard that I want! Anyway, I am in the process of separating (after 25 yrs)and starting all over on my own. I will have a small house with a big yard with nothing but grass until I can get out there and change

I've tried to tame the many zany grasses in So...

2011-11-20T17:11:21.127-05:00

I've tried to tame the many zany grasses in South Florida. I am in desperate need of a powerhouse mower.. And that looks like one....

It would be lovely to win such a machine. My hubb...

2011-11-20T15:46:35.736-05:00

It would be lovely to win such a machine. My hubby just said to me this morning that he was going to put the word out for a weed eater and a mower... he was thinking old, beat up, used up that he could repair, but I'm hoping to win him this kind! :) What a refreshing change it'd be to have a brand new machine for him to walk behind. ^_^

Meems, I noticed in some of your older photos tha...

2011-11-20T12:29:54.337-05:00

Meems,

I noticed in some of your older photos that your plumbago got quite tall. How did you train them to grow so high? Mine want to sprawl all over the place and I would like some height out of them. I would love for mine to look like yours.

Carol
Jacksonville, Florida

I just want to let you know I love reading your bl...

2011-11-17T08:46:04.310-05:00

I just want to let you know I love reading your blog. I am the lawn mower person in our home. I do think the grass looks great this year, we finally had rain this summer. Right now I am looking for a "leaf fairy" and also I have u-pick acorns. Did I say I love my oak trees! Enjoy your day and I love your new mower giveaway. --mm--

We have a 1.5 acre yard full of weeds. And a old h...

2011-11-16T22:24:00.778-05:00

We have a 1.5 acre yard full of weeds. And a old half broken 30+ yr old push mower to cut it with! To win this would be FABULOUS! Our daughter loves to play outside, but the grass, excuse me- weeds, grow so fast, our poor mower struggles to keep up. It breaks every other week. The age of the mower is making is making it harder and harder to find parts.

kimmyb0519 at yahoo dot com

You looked like too much fun was had with your new...

2011-11-16T20:16:09.330-05:00

You looked like too much fun was had with your new little toy! Fun times in Florida!!!

I need that nice new mower because my DH, spends s...

2011-11-16T19:15:09.597-05:00

I need that nice new mower because my DH, spends so much time cutting our acre lawn, and as I keep removing more and more lawn out Back for all my "stuff" it just keeps making it way harder for him to navigate his rider through....If I don't get my own mower to take care of the back 1/2...soon he's gonna kick me outa there!!!! The back 1/2 is now home to many natives, and

Oooo, how exciting! Our mower died this summer. Ho...

2011-11-16T13:56:57.500-05:00

Oooo, how exciting! Our mower died this summer. How cool would it be to win this awesome mower?!? Thanks for the opportunity! You rock, Meems!

Hi Meems.....What a great lawn mower!! Your patch...

2011-11-16T08:56:54.542-05:00

Hi Meems.....What a great lawn mower!! Your patch of lawn is beautiful. I could use a lawn mower like that...especially in the back yard where there is a very steep slope down to the little stream. It is a real hassle mowing that area.

I've been in San Diego for almost 2 weeks: son's wedding and visiting with all 3 of my kids and all the grandkids. It's been great, but

Meems would be an awesome gift for my husband as o...

2011-11-15T23:08:43.155-05:00

Meems would be an awesome gift for my husband as our lawnmower died on us recently. My two kids love to play outside every chance they get. They play all kinds of stuff on our lawn soccer, kick ball..etc. Hubby hurt his back and this would be much easier for him to use. Thank you so much for the contest.

How fortunate you are to have that "job"...

2011-11-15T18:08:20.109-05:00

How fortunate you are to have that "job" of testing products! Wish I were so lucky! I have a small yard of Saint Augustine which has been cut by a lawn guy because he charges so little, but prices have increased as of late... Sure would be nice to cut it myself and shed a few pounds in the process!

I would love a new push mower! We've had ours ...

2011-11-15T16:10:26.965-05:00

I would love a new push mower! We've had ours for about 12 years now and although she still runs, we've made a few modifications just to be able to crank it up. BTW - I love to mow, but the husband doesn't think I should now that it's unsafe.

But if we don't win... at least we have your awesome blog to turn to for advice!!

Nice loking machine just wanted to say good luck f...

2011-11-15T14:47:48.524-05:00

Nice loking machine just wanted to say good luck for the giveaway.

Love that it is a mulching model, that is a must f...

2011-11-15T12:49:35.936-05:00

Love that it is a mulching model, that is a must for me. I've read that you can skip a round of fertilizing the grass when you turn back the cuttings.

Troybilt has always made the best equipment. Their...

2011-11-15T12:18:31.924-05:00

Troybilt has always made the best equipment. Their mowers last forever. That is so good to count on today. What a great giveaway and good luck to a lucky winner.

Hi Meems....I would love a new lawn mower! Lots of...

2011-11-15T12:04:30.055-05:00

Hi Meems....I would love a new lawn mower! Lots of weeds in my lawn but they are green and that is all that matters to me!
Sue