Backyard Gardeners

setting up compost area

We moved into our house a few weeks ago, and have quite a deep back yard, backed by woods. We're sort of halfway betwee...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by dkhedmo

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dkhedmo

Corylus avellana contorta propagating

Hi all, I have a Corylus avellana contorta in my backyard that is a joy to watch, especially in winter. I would like to...

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posted by u27959

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by u27959

problem Willow

This past winter, I removed a problem willow tree that was blowing so badly it threatened my house should it decide to...

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posted by u27944

37 comments posted 19yrs posted by u27944

Problem blowing out sprinkler

I have a small 4-zone system at my house. My property is about 100 feet deep and 50 feet wide so the sprinkler system d...

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posted by computer_prog

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by computer_prog

Kikuyu grass for an athletic field.

Would Kikuyu make a decent turf (since its already there by default) for an athletic field if verticut on a regular bas...

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posted by shareyourknowledge

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by shareyourknowledge

peerless 5sp transmission - which one do I need?

I'm replacing a peerless 700 5 speed manual transmission again. I bought the one I have used and it doesn't have the mo...

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posted by brucewpeerless

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by brucewpeerless

IH 300 out of the woods

Finally got "old Bertha" out of the woods after a new solenoid, new points, rotor, dist cap, plugs, coil and push butto...

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posted by frrt

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by frrt

Lawn Subsitute for Viagara

After an early September areation, fertilization and overseeding, my lawn is so beautiful. Beautiful dark green, no weed...

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posted by tophat

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by tophat

grass/jail which one

thank you all for your help. but bermuda or zoysia? my weather here is 62-69 yearly (no seasons for this part of califo...

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posted by JUSTGENA

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by JUSTGENA

Briggs & Stratton Engine Problem

I think I have a hunch to the answer to the question already, but I'll ask anyways. The company I work for (there are 3...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by gouigoui

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by gouigoui

Extending Fence Posts

I am replacing the panels on my fence because of rot and lack of integrity (1 x 3 cross pieces). It is currently 4' tal...

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posted by iantjones

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by iantjones

Butterfly bushes benefit from fall pruning

Today we have questions from several different parts of America... and even one from India! QUESTION: "I planted some R...

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posted by earl

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by earl

Ping Sarge

Hey Sarge, Ever dick with a Briggs that has the recoil start mechanism pop riveted to the case? ps..I dig your recovery...

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posted by moparholic

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by moparholic

International 300 Utility

My 300 tractor has been sitting alone up in the woods for a couple years ever since I hooked the left front wheel on a...

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posted by frrt

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by frrt

When to Plant New Beds - Fall or Spring?

My front two beds got a total rework this summer and are ready for planting. Both are only damp: no muck yet. But who k...

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posted by dan.c.quinn

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by dan.c.quinn