The Fertilizer Matrix: The Day I Started Seeing the Code

I listened to a Rocky Mountain BioAg “Soil Talks” episode with Dr. Kurt Livy… and I don’t think I can go back to the way I used to think. There’s that moment in The Matrix where Neo realizes the world he’s living in isn’t real—it’s a system. A script. A loop. It’s...
Your Lawn Didn’t Get Fat Overnight

Your Lawn Didn’t Get Fat Overnight

Every January 1st, the gym is packed. Brand-new shoes. Fresh workout clothes. Big intentions.And a whole lot of people who are painfully aware they didn’t get here overnight. Some are badly out of shape. Some are carrying years—sometimes decades—of neglect, shortcuts,...

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Do You Enjoy What You Do?

Do You Enjoy What You Do?

A couple of decades ago, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in years at a high school reunion. We did the usual small talk — family, life, time passing faster than any of us expected. Then, mid-conversation, she asked me a question that completely caught me off guard:...

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The Disappearing American Lawn (and the Automation Lifeline)

The Disappearing American Lawn (and the Automation Lifeline)

For most of modern American history, the lawn has been the great green handshake. It’s the first thing your neighbor sees. It’s where your kids learn to run. It’s where you throw a football, grill on a Friday night, and feel—however briefly—like you’ve got your life...

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No Glory in Suffering for Suffering’s Sake

No Glory in Suffering for Suffering’s Sake

My Dear Grandson, I take pen in hand with a tenderness that surprises an old man, for though my hair has turned to snow and my joints speak plainly of the passing years, my heart is still stirred when I think of you—so young, so earnest, and so given to strong notions...

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Is Robotic Mowing Right for Everyone?

Is Robotic Mowing Right for Everyone?

Who It’s Not For (And Why That’s Okay) By now, you’ve probably gathered something important: Robotic mowing isn’t a gimmick.It’s not experimental.And it absolutely works. But here’s the truth most companies won’t say out loud: Robotic mowing is not right for everyone....

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What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?

What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?

Support, Service, and the Reality of Robotic Mower Ownership No matter how excited someone is about robotic mowing, there’s almost always a quiet concern sitting underneath the excitement: “Okay… but what happens if it breaks?” That question is reasonable.And it...

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