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Shadberry trees
are blooming on my property - the shad must be running.
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can i lay turf topsoil on sharp sand
I wonder if someone could give me some advice please? I bought a hom recently and it had the whole front garden slabbed which i promptly du up. I laid a nice new path and i want to lay turf at either...
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Tractor report
It's that time of the year to get equipment running that has sat all winter. Got the #2 70's Cub Cadet started without much trouble today. The previous owner had rigged it up to run on a car battery....
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controlling annual bluegrass
Is there a selective herbicide that controls annual bluegrass growing in perenial bluegrass?
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Mobile Hose Reels
Does anyone have any experience or comments to offer on mobile garden hose reels? From a Google search, I found two companies that make what look like good quality carts, South West Reel and Eley Corp...
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Does sod "wear out"?
Hello: When I moved into my house about 20 years, I had it sodded. Over the last 4 or 5 years, I have noticed that it was getting thinner and thinner, now there are some fairly large areas that are...
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what type of natural vines to cover fence?
I have a 5 foot high chain link fence that I would like to plant some kind of ivy or something that will grow up the fence and give me some privacy, I would like it to stay green for as long as...
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Weeds - Dandelions - I am concerned
I applied some weed killer the other day, and indeed the dandelions seem to be in their death throes. I don't understand though. I think I read somewhere that the way these weed killers work is they...
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Sponges used to cover drain holes
I am currently using pieces of sponge to cover the drain holes in my plant containers and it that OK?
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Sears repair parts not available
In the good ol' days, Sears guaranteed repair parts would always be available. I bought a lawn tractor, mowing deck and grass catcher and need some parts. The part numbers are listed as "no longer...
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Sealing Flagstone Patio
I've got a flagstone patio that's looking kind if drab. I was told that a good power wash and sealer would make it look much better. Anyone have any experience in sealing flagstone? Any products to...
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which is first - weed & feed or lime?
Hello, I live in western New York State. My forsythia just began to bloom. I am trying to rejuvenate my huge lawn. It's in very bad shape with countless weeds of every variety, much moss and bare...
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compost
I have acompost bin, and I want to speed things slong. I was thinking of a commercial accelerant, but would rather use something cheeper, besides the usual kitchen waste. Any tips? Aldo should I put...
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which comes first, Scotts Turfbuilder or lime?
Hello, I live in western New York State. My forsythia just began to bloom. I am trying to rejuvenate my huge lawn. It's in very bad shape with countless weeds of every variety, much moss and bare...
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Black & Decker Electric Hedge Trimmer: Opinions On ?
Hi, This isn't, probably, the best group for this question, but I figured you guys would know anyway. Regarding those Black & Decker electric (not rechargeable) plug in hedge trimmers. Home Depot has...
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