The No Complaining Rule Ch 17

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What primary concern led Hope to hire a yard service?

She was tired of reminding Jack to maintain the yard. (correct)
She wanted a perfectly manicured lawn.
The yard service was significantly cheaper than hiring a gardener.
She was interested in experimenting with gardening techniques.

What approach does the yard guy use to eliminate weeds?

Removing all weeds manually without any treatments.
Using chemical pesticides to kill the weeds.
Applying a mixture that promotes healthy grass growth. (correct)
Planting an invasive species to outcompete weeds.

How does Hope feel about the yard guy's method by the end of their conversation?

Excited and considers him a genius. (correct)
Indifferent and uninterested in lawn care.
Skeptical and uncertain of its effectiveness.
Frustrated that it requires more time.

What was one of Lauren's strong beliefs regarding lawn care?

Preventing the use of chemicals in lawn care. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the yard guy say is a benefit of his organic approach to lawn care?

It is more environmentally friendly and less costly in the long run. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Hope's financial situation regarding the yard service?

She can barely afford it, but considers it necessary. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Hope's main motivations for choosing an organic yard service?

Her daughter Lauren's advocacy for environmental protection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the yard guy imply about the long-term care of the lawn?

Once properly established, it becomes low-maintenance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What emotion did the yard guy experience when Hope called him a genius?

Surprise as he had never been called that before. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a key principle of the yard guy's approach?

Creating an environment that supports healthy grass. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Organic lawn care

Using natural substances like compost, manure, and beneficial microbes to improve soil health and lawn growth, reducing reliance on harmful chemicals.

Organic mixture

A combination of organic materials designed to promote healthy lawn growth and suppress weeds.

Crowding out weeds

The concept that healthy, vigorous grass can outcompete weeds by consuming available resources like sunlight and nutrients.