This one's for the Deere

Once again, our lawn was in need of maintenance.  I'm the only one who cuts the grass at any point, and it had been a while.  I don't know if the process of getting out the lawn mower really translates, so I decided to revert to pictures once more.  I'll break it down into steps for you :-)

Step One: Put on the Wellies.  Wellington boots.  Wellieboots.  Gummies.  Gumboots. Barnboots.  Sheepboots.  Whatever you call them, they are a very important part of a garden in England.  (Mine are also a fashion statement of a sort!)  They make me feel safe between lawnmowers, snails, slugs, spiders, and all the less pleasant things our neighborhood fox likes to track through the garden.

Step Two: Get the lawnmower out of it's little storage shed.  Seriously, we have a collapsable lawnmower.  It still makes me shake my head.

Step Three: Connect the lawnmower to an electric outlet.  Again, boggles my American/Zimbabwean mind.  It just doesn't seem right to unplug the toaster so I can then plug in the lawnmower to cut the grass.  Those words don't belong in the same sentence.  

Step 4: Unfold the handle and tighten the screws to hold it in place.

Step Five: Attach the basket to collect the grass cuttings. 

And last but not least, pull a lever and push the big orange button and you're off.  However, be very careful not to run over the power cord with the lawnmower.  I've not done it myself, but I can't imagine that would have a nice outcome.  

And to my dear uncle and cousin with the lawncare business, I try.  I really try to stripe the lawn and make it look all pretty, but it's nearly impossible in my tiny yard!  I do think of you every time I try. <3