On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:44:06 +0200, Jim wrote:

...for a couple of months (say) what are the long-term implications. Of course
it will be unsightly and could present the mower with an initial problem when
finally getting round to being cut but what about the long-term implications for
the grass itself? Will it recover if subsequently given its due attention.

Lawns are funny things. The mix of species depends in part on the
mowing regimen -- frequent mowing discourages the coarser species
and encourages finer species.

So at a guess, your lawn will be less sward-like afterwards. If
this prospect troubles you, find someone to mow it weekly while
you are sailing around the world.


--
Rodger Whitlock, Victoria, BC, Canada

"Listening to the [Opus Clavicembalisticum] is much like
Mussolini is alleged to have reported about governing
the Italians: it's not impossible, just POINTLESS."

----Jeffrey Friedman, 2004/06/24