Chris

My real name is Chris, and I’m the guy behind Ope, It’s Mow Time. I’m a proud alum of the University of Minnesota College of Design (Go Gophers!).

I’m married to the strongest, most courageous person I know, and we are proud parents of two amazing boys who keep me on my toes every single day. This channel started shortly after my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and what began as an outlet has grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined.

At its core, my Ope. It's Mow Time is an educational channel built to help you achieve your dream yard. But you’re not getting a textbook version of lawn care. I bring it to you in a casual, fun, and entertaining way that leans into my kid-at-heart, type B personality, and ADHD-brain. It’s real, it’s a little chaotic at times, but it’s designed to actually stick and help you take action.

The goal of this channel is simple give back as much as possible. Through this platform, we’ve built an incredible community that rallies around a purpose bigger than just grass. My cause is VraniCURE, an organization dedicated to funding metastatic breast cancer research, and together we’ve raised over $100,000 to support that mission.

When I’m not on the lawn, I’m usually with my kids at their school or sports, coaching soccer, or volunteering for just about anything I can say yes to. I’m also an avid golfer, and if I’m off the grass, you can find me on a basketball court, at a hockey game, up north, listening to live music, or posted up at one of our favorite dive bars.

I still can’t believe what this community has become, but I’m grateful for every single one of you who’s along for the ride!

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Ope It's Mow Time

Hometown

Twin Cities, MN

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My Products & Recommendations

Exclusive gear and recommended products, tested in real yards and chosen for performance, reliability, and value.

Simple Lawn Solutions Lawn Energizer 6-0-0 (1 Gallon)

Energize and enhance the lawn's optimum color! Lawn Energizer is a high-quality liquid iron fertilizer intensified with Iron and Nitrogen. This enhanced iron and nitrogen fertilizer is specifically designed to energize your turf and soil to their optimum nutrient levels for maximum vigor, growth, and color. Lawn Energizer micronutrient fertilizer provides essential macro and micronutrients needed to darken the green of your lawn. Who Should Use This Product? Lawn Energizer 6-0-0 fertilizer is best to be used... If you want to darken the green of your lawn If you are trying to boost vertical and lateral growth If your soil is deficient in Nitrogen or Iron

Blue Resilience Tall Fescue & Kentucky Bluegrass Mixture

BLUE RESILIENCE™ from Twin City Seed is a powerful blend of top-performing tall fescues from the Resilience™ II Blend, combined with Blue Gem Kentucky bluegrass, known for its dark color, fine texture, and exceptional winter hardiness. This premium mix delivers the drought tolerance, self-repairing growth, and traffic resistance of turf-type tall fescues, plus the cold endurance and visual appeal of Kentucky bluegrass. It’s engineered for fast establishment, quick recovery, and a lush, carpet-like look year-round. Key Features: - Elite tall fescue + Kentucky bluegrass combo for resilience and beauty - Rhizomatous tall fescues for lateral spread and self-repair - Blue Gem bluegrass improves winter survival and color retention - Superior drought & traffic tolerance for active family lawns - Thrives in full sun to moderate shade across diverse soil types - Perfect for high-use areas like neighborhood play zones, dog yards, and front lawns Whether you’re maintaining a pristine landscape or managing heavy foot traffic from kids and pets, Blue Resilience™ offers a durable, low-maintenance lawn solution that looks as good as it performs.

OBSIDIAN Perennial Ryegrass Blend

OBSIDIAN Perennial Ryegrass Blend features two elite cultivars of perennial ryegrass, both of which show off their dark side, including the darkest green variety on the market – ‘Fireball’. This blend exhibits rapid establishment, germinating in as little as 5 days, strong wear tolerance and creates a dark green, uniform lawn.

Tuff Turf Lawn Seed Mixture

TUFF TURF Lawn Seed Mixture® is a combination of improved turf-type tall fescues with perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass. This mixture has excellent drought tolerance, wear tolerance, and will perform nicely in a variety of soil conditions. Tuff Turf Seed Mixture® will adapt to full sun to reasonably heavy shade conditions. It is best used where budgets dictate that input levels are low and in fact low levels of input are preferred. This mixture is proudly approved by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance.

Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool

MANUAL WEEDER TOOL: Lightweight, long shaft handle weed puller with easy-eject design to help prevent sore knees and back aches from kneeling and bending; Makes weed removal quicker and easier without multiple applications or harsh, costly chemicals EFFICIENT AND COMFORTABLE DESIGN: Offset handle helps reduce wrist strain, and the integrated viewing window allows you to see weeds while four serrated, stainless steel claws firmly grab weeds and roots for permanent removal LONG-LASTING AND RELIABLE: Steel blades stay sharp through heavy use and provide excellent durability for lasting value; Fiskars manual weeders and tools are built to last and backed by a Lifetime Warranty QUALITY GARDEN TOOL: Designed to help you cultivate a better garden, Fiskars garden and yard tools are equipped with smart technologies and award-winning, ergonomic features that make it easier and more enjoyable to transform your outdoor space INCLUDES: (1) Fiskars 39" long hand weeder to permanently remove dandelions, thistles, and other invasive weeds; Included lifetime warranty

Kujo Yardwear Yard Shoe

SIZING GUIDE: Sizes are listed as mens but these are unisex in design. For womens sizes ADD 1.5 from the mens size displayed. IDEAL USE: Great for landscaping, mowing, gardening, hiking, boating, and daily wear. Our Yard Shoe is Water‑resistant to keep you dry in the morning dew, with breathability for the hot afternoon sun, a tuff durable outer sole, cushioned mid-sole for lasting comfort, and a breathable mesh upper helping your feet breath when put to work. LIGHT & AIRY: Designed with a light mesh upper and inset Flex Window fabric for natural flex and agility, the Yard Shoe is remarkably light at 14oz and wears like an athletic shoe. As the steps add up and the sun beats down, the anti-fatigue wear of Kujo's breathable air mesh cools and freshens feet on the job. ROOTED IN STRONG PARTNERSHIPS: We teamed up with some of the best brands in the industry like Scag Power Equipment to deliver high quality and functioning shoes for all individuals spending time outdoors, in all environments. SIZING NOTICE***: The Yard Shoe is designed with optimal fit in mind. Our shoes run true to size, and we encourage you to review the "size chart" listed below the sizing option on this page. If you have any questions about measuring your foot or finding the right size, please contact us BEFORE placing your order. We are here and ready to help!

Cub Cadet 3X® 30" TRAC IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower

Take down the wall of winter with this 3X 30 in. 420cc Gas Three-Stage Snow Blower with IntelliPOWER® technology. Equipped with track drive designed for traction on slopes, inclines, and gravel driveways and a three stage design that quickly breaks down heavy, wet snow and clears up to 18 in. of snow†. IntelliPOWER® technology is engineered to deliver consistent power in heavy, deep, and wet snow conditions. Heated hand grips help provide warmth and comfort, while the LED lightbar and dual LED headlights help provide visibility in low-light conditions. Learn More about Cub Cadet Certified Engines, Intellipower™ and EFI 30 in. clearing width and 23 in. intake height powers through 18 to 23 in. of snow† Track drive is ideal for slopes, inclines, and gravel and provides reliable traction in winter conditions. Three stage design with durable, center-mounted steel accelerator spins 10 times faster than the augers to break down and quickly clear heavy, wet snow

Cub Cadet 2X® 30" MAX™ Snow Blower

Dominate winter with this 2X 30 in. MAX 357cc Gas Two-Stage Snow Blower. This MAX unit has a 23 in. intake height and 14 in. augers and impeller designed to remove up to 18 in. of snow†. An LED light bar aids visibility in low-light conditions. Includes trigger-controlled power steering with a self-propelled drive engineered for control, maneuverability, and single-hand operation. 30 in. clearing width and 23 in. intake height is designed to throw snow up to 40 ft. away while clearing up to 18 in. of snow† 357cc 4-cycle OHV Cub Cadet engine delivers the power to help clear snow on driveways that are 12+ parking spaces in size Heated grips help provide warmth and comfort.