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chain saw chains
I have several chain saw chains made by Oregon. Some say made in Canada, some assembled in China with US parts, and some made in US. Really hard to tell if any one might be better than the other or...
 
Dead group? If not, a question... Homemade bird repellant
Anyone tried these methods? leaning toward a pump sprayer with cayenne pepper in 50/50 vinegar and water. Email ok if you want to. Looking for the best homemade bird repellent spray to keep birds...
 
Sealing the Deal: A Guide to Repairing T-111 Siding on Your Garden Shed (2023 Update)
My 10x14 garden shed needs some siding repair. The exterior is T-111 all in good shape except the right side (when facing door), I put my canoe between the shed and the privacy fence (mine) when not...
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Fig tree pruning - or leave alone?
I have two fig trees I planted late last year. These are planted in zone USDA 6A, and it is probably in a fringe zone for these figs. They died back over the winter but they came back up from the...
 
How to Keep Cats from Ruining Your Box Hedges: Tips and Tricks for a Beautiful Garden (2023 Update)
I have some lovely box hedges and a couple of balls. I cannot take credit. The previous owner planted them and brought them to life. However I noticed large gaps in the balls, and the branches have...
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Eradicating Food Source
What is the most efficient compound to spread on lawns to kill worms and grubs? Did the search and seems to be differing opinions over what is best vs safe vs how cruel. Thanks F0X
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2,4-D makes lawn yellow
I applied 2,4-D (55 w/w%, 50 cc/gal) and sprayed on my lawn. My intension was to kill broad leaves weeds such as wood sorrel. To my surprise, my lawn also turned yellow. I searched and searched the...
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How to Care for Bloodgood Japanese Maples After Cold Snap Damage: Tips for Recovery and Prevention (2023 Update)
I live in the mid south area of the country, about as far south as Dallas. I have a couple of the above trees planted on the north side of the house. They are about 6-7 years old. Early this spring we...
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How to Get Rid of Palm Tree Sprouts in Your Flower Bed: Tips for Removal and Prevention (2023 Update)
I have palm tree sprouts growing in my flower bed is there a way to get rid of them?  
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Fish Emulsion and Yellowing Plants: How to Avoid Over-Fertilizing with Natural Fertilizers (2023 Update)
I was wondering if I'm using too much fish emulsion on plants, they turn yellow after foliage feeding them.
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Growing Galahad Tomatoes in a Bucket: Tips for a Thriving Plant (2023 Update)
Is it ok to grow just one plant? Some plants don't seem to grow well unless there are two of them. Also, will this grow well in a 15-gallon bucket (~2.25 sq. ft, 18" deep)? Thanks, Dave
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mixing old coffee grounds in garden soil?
Some people say mixing old coffee grounds into garden soil makes it better for growing plants. Is this actually a good organic enhancement for the garden soil? TIA Bill S.
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Is pine tree dead?
I have a pine tree whose branches have died for the bottom 25 feet, but which is alilve with needles and cones for the remaining 10. Does that prove it's dead, or almost dead? After all, normal...
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Vines growning from within bushes?
I have vines growing up in the middle of my bushes. What to do? They look bad. At least once a year, I rip or cut out parts I can see, but that still leaves the stems and they grown back. Some have...
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find out more about thumper for moles
i would like to hear more about the thumper to scare it also work on worms?
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