sheep mowing white house

[hustlers]

I was reading that sheep were sent all over government
lawns and gardens during world war 2 to replace the gardeners by mowing and weeding the turf.
I think we should think of more environmentally profitable
ways to cut grass.
Did you know they keep it around 2 inches tall, they keep weeds out and it always looks good,
They have pellets which rapidly decompose to fertilize the
area for free. \
comments please

[kutnkru]

I have seen many who still use the old fashioned "push-type" reel mowers on their lawns. The only problems with these units is if there are uneven terrains on the properties, its harder to be efficient.

I do believe that in 2047 the petro is going to be depleated and conventional diesel/gas engines are going to be obsolete.

Glad I plan to have retired by 2045 - LOL!!!
Kris

[cantoo]

Actually, sheep will take the turf down to the roots if given the chance. Depending on where you live what are you going to do with them in the off season,, buy hay for them. Fences, sheep sh// manure to walk in, kids eating all the Glosette raisins before they decompose, etc.

[plow kid]

kutnkru, he is talking about sheep, as in "BAAAA! BAAAA! Black sheep have you any wool?"

I have used reel mowers on our lawn and I like them so when all the gas is gone I won't have a problem with pushing one on our lawn but people better be prepared to pay dearly for that kind of work2 acres with a reel mower, $1000http://members.aol.com/ncls484/smilies/neener.gif

[kutnkru]

Originally posted by hustlers
... I think we should think of more environmentally profitable
ways to cut grass. ... comments please I was giving my comments that he asked for.

Does this mean that environmentally profitable is strictly related to sheep??? Id like to think not.

LOL!!! :laugh:
Kris

[plow kid]

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ok, but his post was based on sheep


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[Guido]

You kids play nice or I won't let you stay at the petting zoo!!

[HOWARD JONES]

Quite a few farm tractor guys have used propane for fuel - it's supposed to be rather low on emissions - anyone use it for lawn mowing?

[awm]

cantoo is right about what sheep do to turf . its why the old cattle men didnt likeum. course any animal thats hungry is going
graze out if hes that hungry.

[plymouthvaliant73]

Sheep can do alot of damage to a lawn if not managed properly. They will tear the plant out by the roots and they eat around some of the weeds.

A local conservation trust is using sheep and goats to contol aggressively invasive poison ivy and bittersweet on an island property. They have to be carefully managed by a shepherd and electric fencing. There are appropriate uses for sheep

There have been many warnings about the depletion of oil and gas. More new oil and gas have been discovered in the last twenty years that was once though to exist in total. As the price goes up investment in exploration and technology increases the supply, the efficiency with which we use it and the alternatives available to replace it.

The development of the very efficient stirling engine may soon overcome certain engineering problems. When this happens everyone can generate their own electricity on site for home and business very economically.

We are also going to see the development of the hydrogen economy as a gas fuel and for electriciy from fuel cells. And don't give me the Hindenberg story or the Challenger disaster. The Hindenberg fire started in structure and the people were killed by the burning diesel fuel. The Challenger fire was in the solid fuel boosters. Neither was a hydrogen disaster.

There is a great deal of hope and promise for the energy future.

[Runner]

It was said on abc news, that they just had a whole bunch of sheep over on the white house lawn just this past week.

[awm]

i know a fellow that rents out scrub goates. hell rent you 50 if you wantum. this was a few yrs ago ,but i think he still does it.

[mowin'man]

What about ethanol or biodiesel, anybody use that?

[Hustla Kid]

"There are appropriate uses for sheep" LOL Yeah, but I hate to have to spend that much on accessories.....you know.....flowers, bottle of wine......a Luther cd (garters, spurs, latex, and what ever the sheep wants to wear)

[Runner]

We just got an update on the sheep at the whitehouse story. Apparently, (probably with all the commotion) Bush has had some trouble sleeping, lately. But now, since the delivery of a new Serta mattress, all the sheep have moved on.:)

[thfireman]

Sheep are BAAA....Baaa Bad for flowers and shrubs. When I was small my grandparents had a few and we kept them for a weekend to allow for a septic tank to be installed at their place. My mom was mad as he** when they ate all her flowers and half the shrubs in the back yard. The never messed with the grass, they had too much fun with the other stuff. :eek: :blob2: :mad:

[SJR Lawncare]

The only problem is........Sheep dont stripe very well.

SJR

[trophytkr]

:p I remember one place I used to live. We had a very wet spring and summer. My neighbors back yard was way too wet to mow, It was getting really high. He went to a farmer near by and borrowed 3 sheep. He staked them in his back yard and every couple of days would move their pins to a different part of his back yard. Seemed to work great at least it kept the grass down.:p :p

[keifer]

I thought about the sheep deal but my company does not have a daycare and i feel all my help would get the sheep pregnant plus there ins prems would go up.

[mowerman90]

Speaking of the White House. A few years ago my family and I took a vacation to our nations capital and while there took the White House tour. You enter from the back and then exit onto the front yard. It was there, while my wife and kids were taking pictures of the place that I got down on my knees and examined the lawn. To my disbelief I discovered all sorts of weeds were growing in the turf. I couldn't believe it. True story.

[SLS]

Weed on the White house lawn?

And he said he didn't inhale! :eek:

Maybe you discovered Al's 'alternative fuel' patch. :D