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Post by browneyedsugar on Mar 24, 2012 7:55:15 GMT -5
I live in FL, and my backyard is a bit of a mess. Thorny vines, tall weeds everywhere, etc. I did some "research" over a year ago, killed almost everything, but then never did anything with the lawn (like grass seed, native plants, etc.), so of course everything has sprouted back.
I need to get a weed wacker. I prefer to buy one on Amazon if there's a decent one b/c I have gift certs. to there.
Sooooo, my long rambling story short, does anyone have suggestions for what weed wacker to buy on Amazon? (or what weed wacker definitely NOT to buy) Would gas be better than electric? Thanks for any advice.
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Post by Phantom Phreak on Mar 24, 2012 8:03:54 GMT -5
How big is your back yard?
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Post by browneyedsugar on Mar 24, 2012 8:04:10 GMT -5
Definitely not very huge -- typical Florida-sized lot.
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Post by systems on Mar 24, 2012 8:05:03 GMT -5
gas weed whackers are way better than electric, but if you're not using it a lot in heavy overgrowth, the electric is way more convenient. Instead of having to worry about gas/starting the damn thing, you just plug in and pull the trigger.
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Post by Phantom Phreak on Mar 24, 2012 8:05:47 GMT -5
^ electric is much simpler IF you remember to charge it and IF it has enough juice to do the entire yard
gas will be stronger and last longe
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Post by Eric Matthews on Mar 24, 2012 8:06:11 GMT -5
what's your budget?
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Post by damone on Mar 24, 2012 8:08:08 GMT -5
go with electric, you're not going to want to deal with a 2-stroke weed wacker unless Tampa is gonna do it for you
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Post by browneyedsugar on Mar 24, 2012 8:08:38 GMT -5
I guess my budget is under $200
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Post by Nixola on Mar 24, 2012 8:15:58 GMT -5
you'll need a gas one.
florida grass is retardedly thick and tough
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Post by browneyedsugar on Mar 24, 2012 8:16:08 GMT -5
Yeah, I think I'll end up going with gas.
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Post by purged on Mar 24, 2012 8:17:31 GMT -5
Just be careful if you've never done this more.
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Post by Moot on Mar 24, 2012 9:10:01 GMT -5
gas powered.
Remember, when using this wear proper jeans, or coveralls if you have them. wear eye protection, real safety glasses. and thick boots!
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Post by browneyedsugar on Mar 24, 2012 9:19:59 GMT -5
^Didnt even consider that I needed protection.
Thanks!
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Post by Juliet Long on Mar 24, 2012 10:35:52 GMT -5
We need before and after shots.
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Post by Elijah on Mar 24, 2012 15:32:09 GMT -5
Dont overdo it. Ask Ryan for help if needed. I can never work those things
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