Backyard Gardeners

sugg. for dwarf hedge/bushes?

Hi all, Zone 5 Chicago. I'm redoing my sis-in-law's entire front yard. Drought killed off all the grass in the front la...

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posted by merlotbrougham

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Tree suckers

My aspens are starting to send numerous suckers into my lawn. Is there any kind of spray that I can put on them that wil...

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posted by firengn123

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Toro Tractor

I was given a Toro Lawn Tractor yesterday. It is a 8hp, 32 inch deck. The model number is 56145. The thing looks to be...

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posted by hmora

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mole

Mole problem in my lawn . HELP !!!!!!!!!!1

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posted by luster43

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Patio Grade and Lawn Grade

We are going to put in a patio in the back yard using pavers. One thing we're stuck on is the grade. The patio should b...

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posted by jerryalan

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Pull behind sprayers

I'm thinking of purchasing a pull behind sprayer for my tractor to spray weed killer and fertilizer on my lawn and also...

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posted by tschneid

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Green grass!

I want green grass! What do I put on it to make it green?

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posted by dyork

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Cub Cadet/MTD phone number

Would anyone have a phone number to a real person in the Cub Cadet/MTD warrenty division? Or a number to any real person...

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posted by fredmertz_1

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ants in the yard.

Any recommendations on how to get rid of ants in the yard ? This is not a small problem, but a big one. I have about 1...

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posted by rmowery28146

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What is this weed? Need help please

Hello, I am tring to find out what kind of weed this is and how to control it. http://slipkid.smugmug.com/photos/6824341...

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posted by 123

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by 123

Humpy-Bumpy lawn

This year my lawn is more rough than the past few summers since I bought the house. Its difficult to even walk on! What...

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posted by gordandkarin

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Dog doodoo as lawn fertilizer?

I would even think it is, but this is not a troll message. I have an adult female Golden Retriever that does her busine...

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posted by willshak

16 comments posted 20yrs posted by willshak

Using a reel mower

I had my first trial today using a reconditioned reel mower I recently purchased. I am interested in any tips experienc...

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posted by roblyn

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Need help with a riding mower that won't start

I have a 10 year old Poulin Pro that has a Kohler engine. The symptoms of my problem are simple. After the mower has sa...

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posted by jplasater

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Air Filter for Older Lawnboy

I have an older (80s?) lawnboy mower. The air filter cover is constantly coming off and the filter gets dragged out. Is...

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posted by ecarecar

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by ecarecar