[Blindtlk] Working in the yard

[Judy Jones]

The best thing I can suggest is to become well-oriented to your yard if you 
aren't already, then plan the best way you will cover your area.  I've found 
it to be much like vacuuming i.e. mow in overlapping areas in a grid pattern 
to make sure you're covering the area.

Another trick my sighted dad used that can also work, depending on the shape 
and size of your yard, is to mow all around the perimeter and work your way 
inward.  Or, combine both methods.  Start with the perimeter to get at those 
hard-to-reach places, then do the overlapping grid method in the open areas. 
Also pay attention to getting close to obstacles in the middle of the yard, 
just the way you would want to give attention to vacuuming around furniture 
legs and obstacles in your home.

Hope this helps.  BTW, I'm not the best yard person although I love it, and 
am always looking for any tricks that work for others.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: A Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:23 PM
To: NFB Blind Talk Request Mail Submissions
Subject: [Blindtlk] Working in the yard

Hello everyone!
>
> Anyone pull weeds out of the flower beds and walkways?  Ever been afraid 
> of grabbing a garden snake or other critters while doing so?  How do you 
> go about pulling your weeds?  Do you have trouble finding them once you 
> lose your place? Is there some type of method to this?
>
> When pushing a mower, is there some sort of trick to ensure you're walking 
> straight?  How do you go about avoiding going over the areas you've 
> already mowed?
>
> Just looking for some tips and tricks on how some of you go about tackling 
> yard chores.  Thank you.

Best Regards,
Anita K.  also known as "Gadget Girl".  Sent via my Apple gadget.  Apple, 
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