Episode 8 · 1.7 minutes

Mow Your Own Business

Hal has measured your neighbour's grass. It is not what you think.

Professor Hal Brimley III of Boise explains to Dale Bearman why the neighbour's lawn always looks better, with a ruler and forty-four summers of data.

Tonight's expert, live via satelliteProfessor Harold "Hal" Brimley IIIDistinguished Chair of Lawn Studies

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From the interview

Dale BearmanProfessor, why does the neighbour's lawn always look better?
Professor Harold "Hal" Brimley IIIBetter? Try taller by an average of one point four inches. I measure every weekend. With a ruler. For science.

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