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It must be spring
Trees are budding. They turned on the irrigation water high pressure pumps. It's time to go out and turn the valve and fix all the things that got frozen during the winter. Life is good. Steve
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carb grass
Every year I put down pre-emergent's and when the barrier gets broken from the lawn service I get crab grass. So I was thinking since there is no way to stop the seeds from germinating that the only...
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2 unos = 1 problem
This afternoon I was far back in my 6 acre woodlot and stopped work to answer natures call. As I stood there taking care of business I see movement - two small beagles coming towards me thru the...
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irrigation system puzzle
Last fall I extended my irrigation system by tapping into the main supply line and creating a manifold with three solonoid valves and one "direct" line with a manual valve. I ran an additional line to...
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blown motor on craftsman rider
I think I blew an eight year old 22hp rider B&S engine. I should have told my son to keep checking the oil. A new engine is $1400. and new rider is $1500. Is it expensive to have an engine rebuilt? I...
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Desert carpet (Acacia redonlens)
Hi All - I have a few desert carpet shrubs growing on two sides of my front yard. One side is thriving - with beautiful yellow blooms right now, while the other side, things appear to be going down...
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Moles, help...
I live in the NorthEast. Last autumn, moles did a job in my front yeard. It was late in the season and I was told not to put "molex" down, but I spayed some solution I got from the local store. I...
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2-Stroke oil for ALL 2-strokes? (Trimmer)
My local shop is now selling single-mix 2-stroke oil. No more 50:1 or 32:1, etc. Mix it with the right amount of fuel and it can go in any 2-stroke engine. These are brand names such as Pulan. Is this...
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Time for pre-emergent? NYC
I'm always too late for pre-emergent so this year I'm trying harder. New York City, mostly concerned with dandelions, crabgrass, and clover. Since I let my cats into the yard, I'd like to put...
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well, perhaps I should get a booster shot, then....
Gardening can kill - so get vaccinated 3 Vancouver Islanders died of tetanus last year Cindy E. Harnett, Victoria Times Colonist Published: Sunday, March 02, 2008 Gardening can kill you - so if you...
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Deer sighting
I was getting a little concerned because it has been weeks since I've seen any deer at my remote property - a few tracks but no deer. I was afraid the winter had taken it's toll. But this afternoon a...
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Trimmed the kiwi
This is the time to prune / trim fruit trees. We clipped away at the kiwi this afternoon. That stuff grows like mad.
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Arizona (Phoenix) lawn seed.
What experiences can locals to phoenix share about what lawn seed they used for the best overall lawn here in Phoenix( Gilbert actually). I had the typical Bermuda , which was killed off( I know it...
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Slit seeding
I am getting ready to rent a slit seeder and do some over seeding. Am I too early ? I live in western MD. around Hagerstown.
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Trimmer bogs when given gas
Ryobi 775R. I changed the spark plug and put in new fuel. It starts just fine but when I give it gas, it just bogs down and dies. Any thoughts to why? How can I adjust the two carb screws on top?
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