Backyard Gardeners

crab grass

I already put down broad leaf liquid weed killer a month ago and its working well on my lawn, there are hardly any weed...

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posted by deanbrown3d

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by deanbrown3d

growing grass

in my class i have to plant and grow grass seeds for 2 weeks. the group who has the highest yeild of grass wins. i need...

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posted by missingqwerty

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When to sow?

Hello there Much hard work over the last 2 weeks clearing, levelling etc. Howeve the last couple of days have seen pers...

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posted by niloc.289k81

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DAY LILLIES FOR EROSION CONTROL

I HAD a hill side approximately 20' x 50' filled with thorn vines approximately 6 to 10 feet tall. I sprayed each vine...

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posted by cyrust

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Unwanted Thorn Vines

THE UNWANTED THORN VINES ARE GONE with 30 days!! I sprayed the vines in early April two days in a row then again the fo...

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posted by cyrust

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sears 12 hp garden tractor still won't start....

I have a 20 year old sears 12 hp garden tractor. lately, when I turn the key I get a few clicks before she starts to cr...

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posted by larryplus

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by larryplus

WTB: Fruit Trees in Minnesota

Hello, Five years ago I was walking through a K-Mart temp nursery and found a zone 4 peach tree. It has been great! I'v...

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posted by fredmertz_1

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by fredmertz_1

River Rock for sale - NJ

A friend has newly delivered river rock that she does not want. "River Rock can come in all sizes and colors depending...

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posted by Lou

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Have I messed up my lawn - Help!!

Hi Guys First of all, a great forum. Ok I am new to gardening as I have just moved in to my first home an decided to so...

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posted by frankiej.288681

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by frankiej.288681

lawnmower blade

i have a craftsman 3 blade ride on mower and one day after mowing a field of tall grass i turned the blades off, the ce...

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posted by redskygroup

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by redskygroup

Muffler for Tecumseh motor

My old Sears mower makes a lot of noise. Years ago I replaced the "spark arrester" thinking it was a blown muffler. It'...

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posted by William.Plummer

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by William.Plummer

Chipper/Shredder buying advice

I've could really use a chipper/shredder. Something to handle up to 1.5-2 inch material. Recommendations?

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posted by Mac

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by Mac

Karcher pressure washer

I just picked up a Karcher 395 pressure washer from a garage sale, and I can't change the nozzle. I pulled up the manua...

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posted by dave1

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Should my maiden grass be coming in by now?

I'm in NW Illinois. Planted 3 purple maiden grass last year, and they got huge. In early April I trimmed the dead grass...

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conifers

our conifers are huge and are growing close to our house, ive heard they can affect the foundations of the house ie the...

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posted by vlxpro

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by vlxpro