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Hog wire - Seattle source
I live in the North End of the Seattle and am looking for a source to get a small quantity of hog wire (also called deer wire). This is for a garden project and none of the usual suspects have it --...
 
Royal Empress Tree
Does anyone have one of these? I need a fast growing tree for shade and I understand this one to grow fast. I did some looking on google and came across a forum and most of the people hate them. Any...
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brush cutters
Help I need some ideas of which brush cutter to buy or weed eater. Is there one out there with an electric starter. I had a weed eater but I can never get it started by my self I don't have the power...
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10% Alcohol for my Cub Mower
Hello I purchased a Cub Cadet Mower here in Northern Ohio in 2003 , was told by dealer that I shouldn't use gas with ALCOHOL , been having a little erratic run problem lately , looks like most of the...
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Salmonella outbreak in Texas and New Mexico
Texas-grown tomatoes not tainted Friday, June 06, 2008 | 7:14 PM AUSTIN, TX -- Tomatoes linked to a Salmonella outbreak in Texas and New Mexico were not grown in Texas, state and federal officials...
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overdosed moss killer?
Hi, I wonder if you can help me I applied Lawn Feed & Moss Killer granules in hand spreader box to m 70 m2 lawn. Did my best not to over apply the granules and watered after 2 days. That was 3-4 weeks...
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Wild card standings 6-08
Sox 39 - 26 .600 Rays 36 - 25 .590 Oakland 33 - 28 .541 Twins 31 - 30 508 Orioles 31 - 30 .508
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Granddaughter hawk demo
#1 granddaughter giving a demonstration with her Red Tail Hawk at a fund raiser.
 
When should I mow new turf?
We had a new turf lawn laid just two weeks ago (3rd weekend in May). Th wrong time of the year probably but it couldn't be helped. The grass is getting a bit long and we're conscious of the need to cu...
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Need advice on spraying equipment
Jack, I cross posted to a group with some expertise on spraying and just maybe their suggestions might help you obtain the best value for your dollars... best, J
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When to Replace Tomato Plants
I am growing tomato plants in containers and have a question for you all. When the plant stops producing tomatoes and the plant is still green, is it wise to pull out the plant and start with a new...
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"Gardens: An Essay on the Human Condition" by Robert Pogue Harrison
"...Gardens, though they offer peace and repose, are islands of care,...not a refuge from it. That is why they are important, since care is what makes us human..." Wall Street Journal book review:
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wee-wee on the lawn
Hello, Will urine damage grass? I seem to remember reading that urine is a good fertiliser ? Thanks K
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Laying new turf and also new paving slabs
im laying turf down in my garden but not sure whether to lay the pavin slabs before or after the tuf is layed? if i lay the slabs down on to of the turf do you think they will sink, killing the grass...
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Round Up clones any good?
Any cheaper alternatives to Round Up out there?
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