Backyard Gardeners

Eating our Holly Bushes

I didn't think any wildlife would mess with holly bushes - but guess what !! Some little devil has started nibbling awa...

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posted by frrt

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by frrt

Beard's Turfgrass Encyclopedia: For Golf Courses - Grounds, Lawns, Sports Fields

Has any one read this book? i know previous James Beard books have bee referred to as "the Bible" i just ordered one fro...

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posted by turf.doc.23ae80

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Liming options?

Do I have to wrestle the damn little bags of lime and spread them on my yard? Is it possible to purchase the stuff in a...

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posted by nospam

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Replacement Carburetor W1-390

I have a Cement Mixer with a Wisconsin Robin 11 HP EY40 W1-390 Engine with a Mikuni Carb. The Carburetor has taken a cr...

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posted by ultraclassicdan

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by ultraclassicdan

patio lights and leds

I have a Malibu patio light set with a 121 watt transformer w/ timer. I currently am using 8 4 watt bulbs and two 10 wa...

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posted by jdc503

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by jdc503

Sprinkler Valve Question

Hi. I'm having a problem with the sprinkler valve on my next door neighbor's system. It's an Irritrol 2711DPR valve...a...

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posted by wanghu788

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Looking for a Quick Growing Plant

Hi there. For a science experiment I am doing with a child, I am looking for a seed that once planted will sprout and g...

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posted by me

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Earliest time of the year to start overseeding patching lawn (UK)?

After dethatching the lawn in the autumn, its looking pretty bare i places rigth now. So i want to seed these areas as...

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posted by Zarch.22rvjy

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Zarch.22rvjy

The sap is running

Boiled up our first batch of maple syrup of the season - looks and tastes good this year.

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posted by frrt

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by frrt

Need saw grass seeds

Anyone know where I can purchase some saw grass seeds? Preferably online?

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posted by me

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

When to Topdress

I'm in Atlanta and have a Zoysia lawn that was sodded last summer. Unfortunately, it isn't very smooth, so it needs to...

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posted by kboatright1

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kboatright1

Help!

Ok guys,here`s my problem. Ive moved into a brand new house whic unfortunately has had nothing done to the back area. I...

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posted by Sigster.22k080

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Sigster.22k080

Is This Christmas Cactus Sick?

Below is a picture of a portion of my mother's Christmas Cactus. Why is the end segment not looking right? http://home.c...

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posted by ecarecar

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ecarecar

Reviving a neglected apple tree

I recently bought a home in the Shenandoah Valley. There are several old fruit trees on the property. Most have been ne...

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posted by scott-no-spam

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by scott-no-spam

1/3 grass-cut rule

If my grass is 6 inches tall.... and i cut it to 4 inches, following the 1/3 rule. how long do I have to wait, before I...

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posted by DaddyMonkey

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by DaddyMonkey