Backyard Gardeners

Shades of Shade

All plants have different light needs. Some plants are very sensitive to light, and like me with my Minnesota winter ta...

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posted by craig

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Interesting worm facts

Some interesting facts for worm denyers. If people still think worms are an option in their gardens or lawns this will...

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posted by roblyn

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Should I fix this old Toro Riding Mower or buy a new one?

I have a 14 year old Toro/Wheelhorse XL 38" Mulching Rider. Overall the tractor part is in very good condition. I bough...

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posted by Mac

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by Mac

power foam question

What kind of reputation does Power Foam have for cleaning carbs without having to pull 'em???

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posted by rbig

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Spectracide/Bayer "Triple Strike" Weed Killer Questions ?

Hello: Have a gravel front yard with several trees and bushes. Have a slew of weeds, and weed-grass poking thru the gra...

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posted by rgsros

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How Can I Keep Dogs Away from my Lawn and Other Plants?

I'm planting new plants and want to keep dogs away from them. Is there anything short of a fence that'll keep them away?...

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posted by zzzxp_01

22 comments posted 20yrs posted by zzzxp_01

Tree Question

Once a tree has been cut down, do the roots continue to grow?

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posted by ptb00510

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ptb00510

Mowers that 'Pivot' in the middle?

Well, I've finally bought a house with a little yard and I'm shopping for a basic electric lawn mower. However, I've re...

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posted by gglave

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Cemetery pots

What do you put in your cemetery pots ? I follow the family tradition started by a favorite aunt - a red geranium , dus...

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posted by frrt

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Stump Removal

What's a good price to get a couple of large tree stumps removed?

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posted by smeg_head

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by smeg_head

plant suggestions

Hi I am the one who posted about Honeysuckle. I had to remove the plants in my front yard, it was Heather/Heath and as...

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posted by cuddlejunkie121

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cheap parts sources sought

Looking for several cheap parts sources for garden tractor accessories like oil and air filters. I know the NAPA p/ns my...

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posted by rbig

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Sprinkler problem

I have a sprinkler system that pulls water from my lake. It appears where the pump and the pvc meet (output) theres a l...

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posted by ski_freak

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Leveling ground

Hello, After many years of neglect I have decided to make a new lawn in th back garden.I have cleared brambles roots et...

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posted by niloc.27lhk2

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by niloc.27lhk2

First Lawnmower

Wondering what kind of push mower you all recommend. I've got about 1/4 acre to mow every time. The one I have now is g...

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posted by smeg_head

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