Yodelers' Weed-whacker

. Mar 13, 2008 BANG FOR THE BITE It can get pricey, and goats aren't as quick as weed-whackers, but getting a goat to do the weeding is about as eco-friendly as landscaping gets. COCKTAIL FACTOID NYer Ashrita Furman holds the world record for the longest time yodeling (27 hr). LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . . The Herbicides Tip The Lawnmower Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip? (5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 What's more annoying than a 100-decible yodel? The Bite The sound of a gas-powered lawnmower. So skip the mowers and get your goat. The scrub-grass we loathe is like French fries to billies, so rent a few four-legged lawnmowers for pesticide-free weed-clearing. The Benefits Goats eat it all, including typically hard-to-weed blackberries, poison ivy and oak, and thistles. It's yodel-ay-he-healthier. Of the 30 most commonly used lawn pesticides, 19 have been linked to cancer. Quiet as a yodeler with laryngitis. Unlike weed-whackers, goats hardly make any noise at all. Personally Speaking For a Halloween party one year, Jen's mom went all out. She dressed up as Heidi and rented a goat. Everyone was totally into it...until they realized why the floor was so sticky. Wanna Try? Goatfinder - goat-rental directory with listings in 11 states. Also: a breeders' directory if you're in the market for a new pet (about $100-$200/acre). Enter to win a SuperSkin Moisturizer and Concentrate Set from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare by inviting your non-Biter friends to join Ideal Bite in the next 24 hours - smaller pool, bigger chances. This tip submitted by Angela Pratt.      Sponsor

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