@Natalie .............. I can totally relate
@edible ....... true, but it our case our "yard" of weeds and various grasses requires a LOT of mowing as well. I was thinking that if I could ever get solid Bermuda (although not my favorite but probably the easiest and cheapest to establish here) or zoysia (expensive here) that at least we could save money and time without having to constantly mow! But, that might be just a fairy tale...................