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Pojat

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10. Don't worry, they don't scream

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #5)

Sun Feb 18, 2024, 06:35 PM

Feb 2024

Hi Midnight: See my post. YOu'd have to coat your mower blades with caterpillar spit to make your lawn scream. Besides, grasses are highly adapted to grazing, so they don't mind it as much as you think. Cheers!

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