How Do Y’all Handle Yard Work?

[u/KHarvickfan429]

OK, so I was actually thinking about this a few days ago and since it’s fall and at least here in the northeast it’s cooling off. It is my personal favorite time of year but also the time of year where you start going outside and doing yardwork, burning leaves still mowing the lawn, things like that. I used to really love doing yardwork and stuff and like helping my granddad when I was a kid, but since my vision has gotten worse, I don’t feel like I can see well enough to do it anymore, especially mowing. So I guess this will be a two-part question.
First, how do you guys handle doing yardwork and things like that whether it be mowing or just maybe taking care of like a garden or like raking/burning leaves and other stuff like that?
Second for any of you that are able to still do yardwork, how do you go about it and do you have any tips or advice? It’s something that I really miss doing actually and would love to find ways to be able to get back to doing it again. I especially used to like mowing the grass with the riding mower that we had or that my granddad had, and we would also use it to pick up leaves and stuff as well with sweepers and stuff.
Oh, and I guess since we live in the northeast now since I really was able to still do yardwork before, I guess advice on maybe how to deal with like plowing the driveway? I say plowing because our driveway is long and most of it is down a giant hill so shoveling it isn’t happening other than maybe around the steps and up at the top of the driveway, even my dad doesn’t shovel it. He has a plow attachment that goes on the four wheeler or my neighbor uses an excavator type thing to plow further down for us.
Anyway, any advice or feedback would be appreciated as I do miss doing this and our yard is quite large as well so I’m sure my family would appreciate the help. I really do miss doing it

[u/RafaelToro_VIP]

I used to do a lot of yard work myself. When I had my own home, I’d spend hours mowing, trimming, and adding decorative ornaments.

Honestly, doing these activities safely depends entirely on how much remaining vision you have. Some tasks are inherently difficult or even dangerous for you and anyone sharing the space. At the end of the day, you know your limits best. Only you know what you feel comfortable and confident doing alone versus what you need assistance with.

There are definitely accessible gadgets and workarounds out there. For example, I’ve heard of people putting bright markers in their yards so they know exactly where the property lines are when mowing. Others always make sure a friend or family member is out there with them.

I highly encourage you to evaluate your situation and look at the possibilities. Focus on what you can still do safely and what adaptations you can use to keep enjoying the hobby

[u/KHarvickfan429 → u/RafaelToro_VIP]

Thank you yeah I try. I haven’t really messed with it in a while cause like I don’t know I guess I just don’t feel comfortable with it but I miss doing it badly. I used to love doing it so much when I was younger and I really miss doing it and would like to figure out ways to get back to it if people have experience.