Whats the story with men & lawns? My house is falling apart but my man spends every minute on the lawn. why?

Question

My garbage disposal is broke, the hot water tank is leaking, my son's bike tire is flat, the lock on the basement door is jambed, the bathroom window is cracked & my old man spends every spare minute trying to have the best looking lawn in the neighborhood! What's the story about men and their lawn? Every dude on our block is trying to out do each other on having the best lawn. What is their about men & the lawn?

Answer 1

MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.

Grunt! Grunt! Me MAN! Ugh... Me brave hunter...grunt. ME provide for my clan.... Me strong... grunt..... you women.... you weak, ....me take care you, .....grunt, hunt for you..... protect you from beasts.....grunt, grunt. Me MAN!

Sound a bit Neanderthal? Yep, you got it. It's that tiny part of a man's brain that regresses his mind back to his caveman roots. Sort of like the Silver Back Gorilla beating on his chest letting the neighboring apes know who still rules in his part of the jungle.

Yep, it's a macho thing. Just be glad that is the only way he lets his primitive roots let go. Some men take it to the golf course to grunt & believe me, that runs into big bucks & less satisfaction.

Lady, you ain't going change him. It's part of his brain. You could beat it out of him, but all you'll end up with is a very unhappy partner. Just let him have his 3 months of chest beating every summer. The grunting slowly dies after Labor Day. Then maybe with the chest beating over and the testosterone level back to normal you'll have a fighting chance to get the other things attended to? Just point out the nice job Mr Jones from across the street did fixing his garbage disposal. That should set the grunting off all over again. Good Luck! (you married it) Tee Hee.

Answer 2

I really think it's what other people see that concerns this man first. That's too sad.

I am a landscaper and I love it when I can get people to think outside the "lawn box". Lawns need so much more water and care than flowers. But so many people have this mind set that they have to compete with their neighbors and that a lawn is how a front yard is supposed to look.

Good luck :-)

Answer 3

Ain't that the truth!! My dad is the same way. My mom's bathroom toilet was broken and he didn't do a darn thing! She had to go and get the parts and basically beg for him to fix it! I swear, he mows the lawn 3 times a week if it doesn't rain! It's like it can't be over 1 inch long! I'm with ya! What's with this?!

Answer 4

Be glad your man takes care of your lawn. Mine on the other hand, is always finding excuses to do something else or just won't tend to it at all until we get into a huge argument. So, cherish him for his attentiveness in the lawn.

Answer 5

I don't know whether to feel sorry for you or to laugh. This is definitely a male ego competition.

Have you ever seen the animated sitcom, "King of the Hill"? The main character is obsessed with his lawn. Maybe it will give you a little insight - and a good laugh.

Answer 6

Hmmmm dats lawnphobia.....well manicured lawn wow

Send me ur scenic lawn post card pls

Answer 7

Beat's me, my lawn looks like crap because I'm so busy fixing things inside.

Answer 8

He's embarassed by his handyman skills, So he's doing what he can.I suggest you Hire a handyman or try library (time-life manuals) And try repairs yourself

Answer 9

Jammi,

Per your description,
I would call it
avoidance!

Not much of a handy man
is he?

Have no good solution for you,
Sorry.

Wait, what is that saying:
'The grass is always greener.....?
Bye bye!

Answer 10

Because it's what he sees when he drives up. And what the neighborhood sees. Whatever is inside is up to you... Sucks, don't it!!