Flip, maybe you might try some of Dale Carnegie's ideas. Show honest, sincere appreciation and give one a fine reputation to live up to. The results you see may amaze you!One thing for certain, no matter how bad a mow job she does, I will never say anything negative, always positive. If I utter one critical word, I'll be running 2 mowers.
I'll be keeping my cakehole shut no matter what. I'll be fueling it and maintaining it and that is it.
Amy don't do with negative comments.
Hope she likes it, fingers crossed.
When you tell someone, "You did a nice job trimming near the flowers and the sidewalk. You always pay close attention to details. I appreciate that". Gets even better results next time.