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  • CubitOom@infosec.pub
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    togardeningTIL about competitive scything
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    3 months ago

    You totally can. You do have to do some research on the type of blade you need for the land you have.

    Also keep in mind that although there are no moving parts or fuel. A scythe still takes maintenance. First you will want to hone the blade after about 5-10 minutes of use using a whetstone. Then you will eventually need to peen the blade with a hammer and anvil.

    Also, it's easier to mow grass with a scythe if the grass is a bit longer. And you may be asked to mow your grass more often if you live with an HOA or something similar. Last year I cut my grass twice after it got about 5 ft tall, which I timed to get better yields from my garden and fruit trees.












  • Something I've noticed but I haven't been able to find any data on is that roundabouts seem to be bad for pedestrians in a high foot traffic area.

    Even if drivers know how to navigate a roundabout in America (and that's a big if), adding pedestrian crossing to the mix seems to confuse drivers even more. And for the pedestrian, the near constant flow of traffic is intimidating.

    Again, in have no data here. But if I'm crossing a road on foot or with a bicycle, I'd rather have a stop light.