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Build the fence. If the parents say anything tell them you plan to start doing nude yoga and expanding your show dogs to include Pit Bulls and that you hope they'll remind their children to ask before coming over.
Tell the neighbors you've been having a critter problem in both the front and back yards and are thinking of installing one of these sprinkler deterrent systems, and again, their kids should not come over unannounced.
And of course, install a few cameras to monitor your property and fancy new sprinklers.
Set up motion detecting sprinklers. Something like this
(Most) cats hate water. He/She will quickly be trained to avoid going in your yard, and it will be much cheaper than any lawyer situation will ever be.
Hot paprika usually works really well. You could also sprinkle cayenne pepper powder all over it. Or just set a motion activated sprinkler out
You can get a motion activated sprinkler that shoots a very intense stream of water; they are used to scare away deer, but it might be a good lawn tantrum deterrent.
When I lived on a corner lot, I was tempted to buy an automatic targetted sprinkler for deer, to keep people from walking across my lawn. https://smile.amazon.com/Orbit-62100-Activated-Sprinkler-Detection/dp/B009F1R0GC?sa-no-redirect=1
I never did, but I wanted to.
You've got to build it right to keep them out of it. Deep sharp sides with lots of cover. I have a optimistic great blue heron that visits daily. He's not getting much. The Kingfishers get some of the babies.
The of course you can setup one of these. link
Lucky for you, it's already a thing. I had something similar to this to keep the neighborhood feral cats from shitting in my garden. Motion Activated Sprinkler
I looked into Amazon a little bit, here is a well-reviewed motion activated water jet deterrent. Looks like it has a powerful spray and can be angled upwards to human-height. Would use less water than a moat. I’m getting giddy thinking about the revenge options.
Orbit 62100 Yard Enforcer Motion Activated Sprinkler with Day and Night Detection Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F1R0GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2gNvAbA7BJNJ6
Also, as a last resort...maybe a low-voltage electrified wire surrounding the trees? With proper warning signage, it might be an option considering it’s on your property and not a fence per se. 😈 Farmers use them to keep in livestock and protect vegetable gardens from rabbits.
I’ve been very happy with my reel mower. My lawn is uneven and has a hill, but it still works better than expected. It’s not good when you let your yard knee high, but otherwise is worth avoiding the motor maintenance and a gas can.
Scotts Outdoor Power Tools 2000-20 Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower, 20-Inch, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RA3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3K0YDbBEDDPXZ
Nice video. You covered basically everything I bring. I ended up buying a cart on Amazon though and it's made my life 10x easier. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUUUIGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also bring bug spray because I've been outside with bugs a few times and there's nothing more miserable than getting eaten alive when you're trying to focus on shooting.
A small power strip comes in handy so you can charge multiple devices at the same time.
Drinks were something I forgot only once.
Noticed you didn't have a light. I just got a smaller one and I loved it for my last shoot. Was an Aputure Amaran AL-F7.
Used one of these this past summer to train the neighbors cat to move along.
Orbit 62100 Yard Enforcer Motion-Activated Sprinkler with Day & Night Detection Modes,Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F1R0GC
Wouldn't the Yard Defender work better? Orbit Yard Defender We use it to keep raccoons out of our yard. Works Great!
It would be catnope!
This works very well to keep animals out if your yard. Just can't use it in freezing weather. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F1R0GC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_4aDqEbH3TT9YW
Putting mothballs, coyote urine and citrus around the outside of your house have been used to varying effectiveness.
As neat as your method is, you should've just gone with something like this so you can leave the hose pressurized and you would get instant water spray.
Time to get one of these and a locking gate latch: https://www.amazon.ca/Orbit-62100-Activated-Sprinkler-Detection/dp/B009F1R0GC/ref=asc_df_B009F1R0GC/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293004366202&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1166640377384616784&hvpone=&hvptwo=&h...
Alternatively, a Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer is currently $150 at Amazon. This is a 120V electric pressure washer, they are generally significantly less powerful than gas models, but this is a top-end electric model so surprisingly capable and totally suitable for home use.
We are going camping with our 1 year old for Memorial Day weekend camping this year so I'll be following this for other ideas! We are going with my coworker and all their friends (and their friend's friends) so there will be a huge group with us. But, here are the things that we plan on bringing!
- tent (my sister has a HUGE tent that she is letting us borrow) and footprint for underneath
- 1-2 Tarps for bad weather
- air mattress and pump
- pack and play w/ sheets and extra blankets/sleeping bags
- easy up canopy
- a head lamp (looks dorky but being able to do things hands free in the dark sounds great to me)
- a battery powered lantern
- tons and tons of clothes and different layers - Extra sweatshirts and extra socks
- a collapsible wagon like this one (Collapsible Wagon - Amazon)
- WIPES, all the wipes
- camping chairs
- Bug spray and sunscreen
- First aid kit with extra bandaids
- Extra batteries
We are also bringing a stroller because we are going to a festival in a nearby town. Otherwise, I wouldn't bring it.
I have a Sun Joe one from Amazon. Works well enough.
Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Joe 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5-Amp Electric Pressure Washer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8-8jCbT1WGR6V
There's that bird netting stuff, but it gets tangled in everything. The only good method I know of is an animatronic predator that moves and makes noise. Possibly those motion-detector garden sprayers.
You can also rent the HD truck for 20 bucks an hour and get the tow version.
The "portable" ones are only good for branches no thicker than 2". Anything more than that and they won't be able to do it, or you will be fighting with them the whole time and having a hard time.
I rent the tow behind one once a year in the spring to do brush cleanup. Makes the work super easy.
If everything you have is small, and sub 2", you can buy an electric chipper for ~100 bucks. No idea how good they are, but they get solid reviews.
Likewise your town probably does brush pickup. Ours will pick up stuff once a week as long as its no longer than 3 feet and no more than 4" thick and you follow their rules for bunldling or containers for it. They mulch it all up, and also offer the mulch for free to town residents, or will deliver it to you for like 20 bucks a load. (not the greatest of mulch when it comes to consistency, you wouldn't want it in your front flower garden, but if you are just doing mulchy stuff its fine)
I’m not following, are you saying you aren’t doing it at all and it’s getting away from you because it hurts your back to do it?
Try something like this
Motion-activated sprinkler example
We have this one to keep the rabbits out of our flowers. It works at night too.
I did an analysis a while back based on psi, gpm, $ and wand connections. Ended up whittling it down to a Sun Joe. Turns out it's the number one seller on Amazon so I guess I wasn't too far off in my conclusion. I haven't pulled the trigger yet (pun intended) but it'll be my first choice for replacing my current machine this spring.
Sun Joe SPX3000 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM Electric Pressure Washer, 14.5-Amp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nS99ub14PMK9J https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nS99ub14PMK9J
https://www.amazon.com/Scotts-2000-20-20-Inch-Classic-Mower/dp/B00004RA3E Get something like this. Not at Amazon, this one is waaaaay more expensive than some. Go to a Tractor Supply shop or even your local Home Depot type store might have something like this. Go where the farmers go, though, and you will be able to get something that will work for probably less than $50. These are called Push Reel mowers.
$150 for the most popular pressure washer on amazon 4k reviews! a lot of people pressure wash it seems haha.
I got this one from Amazon for power washing patio, driveway, and house. Have loved it so far. Good for quick around the house stuff without having to worry about the gas engine complications that could come along later.
https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-SPX3000-Pressure-14-5-Amp/dp/B00CPGMUXW
I have this collapsible cart and can’t recommend it enough. I do have a car but have to park a long ways from my door and this has been my weekly hauler for a couple of years now.
Probably too long to take on transit when extended (but fine when collapsed). So, maybe best if your in walking distance or get an Uber/cab for your trip home with groceries.