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expected lifespan of inexpensive riding mower

what's the conventional wisdom on the expected lifespan of an inexpensive 42" riding mower nowadays, in terms of operat...
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posted by EtherJones
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great fertilizer for roses and fruit trees

can someone recommend a fertilizer for roses and fruit trees? I am using "grobetter" fertilizer which is great but it's...
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posted by davidsmith2007
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"Lawn Belt" sprinkler system?

Anybody have any experience with "Lawn Belt"? Do the sprinkler heads work as well as those that come with PVC-based in-g...
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posted by sky_diver_
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Aerate vs. Dethatch vs. Overseed

I have a relatively small lawn (maybe 5 thousand square feet spread across a couple of patches) that has developed seem...
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posted by NOSPAM
27 comments posted 20yrs posted by NOSPAM

PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Blue Flag Iris

Although not the most spectacular looking Iris, the Blue Flag is most interesting because of it's habitat. js
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posted by jack
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bouganvellia being eaten by insects?

My bouganvellia flowers and many of the leaves are being eaten by some sort of insect, yet I've never heard of bouganve...
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posted by nektir
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Drip irrigation for container garden

I have a multiple rooftop container garden that is right now taking me about 90 minutes to water averaging around 150 g...
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posted by mea
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by mea

attn: gardeners and art collectors!

Are you a gardener AND a PEANUTS fan? Come to Santa Rosa, California and enjoy the final days of a special tribute to P...
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posted by MarisolPonce
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Making statues look old

I bought two new statues. I want to make lthe look old. Does smearing on yogurt work? Any ideas?
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posted by chessdave
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by chessdave

Best stuff for removing fire ants from the yard?

Hello, What is the latest and greatest stuff out there for removing fire ants from the yard? I recently bought a house...
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posted by john.moshell
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wet feet

i am looking for some tree's that can grow with wet feet. i know about the traditional WEEPING WILLOW...........and RIV...
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posted by readandpost
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by readandpost

climbers

HI what is the best climber to plant on a north facing wall one with lot of colour the soil is good drainage i live in n...
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posted by eddyjack.2d90ze
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Pepper identification help

I have these pale yellow peppers growing. Look like the peppers you buy at the store labeled yellow chili peppers. Exce...
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posted by Ook Don't send me any freakin'
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by Ook Don't send me any freakin'

permaculture workshop

If you're in the Bay Area and are interested in permaculture, Common Ground (a non-profit organic garden supply and edu...
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posted by m.kupfer
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by m.kupfer