Neighbor doesn't mow frequently enough

[Thomas]

That's some heavy mowing...dang.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Fence it and turn the hogs in on it.

 

[TractorGuy]

Would that be suitable for hay? Maybe get someone in the area to hay it on a regular basis in exchange for the hay?

 

[jcummins]

No, not at all. If it was mowed regular it would become that way though. If I had his pastures it's exactly what I'd do.

 

[ericm979]

Ask him if you can mow it but frame it so you're asking him for a favor. That way he doesn't lose face by accepting help.

 

[YardBikeBob]

Mow a ring around it and burn it?

 

[TomSeller]

Is that reed canary grass?

 

[jcummins]

After googling since I wasn't familiar with that name, I'd say yes. It's a grass that grows in more of a wet land area throughout this area.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Wow. Will your mower even touch that now? You say he got hurt in a "batwing incident"? How hurt, and is his mower now down? If I thought I had a mower that could handle it, I think I'd just go mow it and not even mention it to him. He's your friend, and now sounds like he's hurt. Sounds like "favor time". If your mower can't handle it, how much can you rent a flail mower for in your area? Don't know how much ground you need to mow, but maybe a weekend flail rental can take it all down?

If he's already hurt, and his son is trying to mow now, sounds like a recipe for another injury. If it was my friend/neighbor (mine is both to me too), I'd just mow it already, and act surprised when he finds out, telling him "I though you mowed it?"

 

[STx]

No, not at all. If it was mowed regular it would become that way though. If I had his pastures it's exactly what I'd do.

Since you have a good relationship with him, why don't you tell him you'd like to turn it into a hayfield and bale it? That solves 2 problems, his pride stays in tact as he isn't asking for help but, instead doing you a favor and you get to keep the field at a height you'd like to.