from practical perspective the decision to do the landscaping myself was clearly a mistake i am spending thousands of dollars on equipment and the amount of work required is enormous i have also been stung by wasps twice and there are also snakes here as well but i really like it ! i would much rather be landscaping than out on dates with women. it's like driving a car versus taking the bus. it's not about money or convenience or freedom or whatever. i just fucking love driving.