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Dutch elm died suddenly

Our Dutch elm died suddenly. This tree has to be 50 years old. Been groomed and maintained by us for the last 17 years....
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posted by to2000ny2000nospam
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by to2000ny2000nospam

anyone converted a rear-bagger to side discharge?

Has anyone had success converting a rear bagger mower to a side discharge? I have a craftsman mulching rear-bagger with...
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posted by googlegroups
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by googlegroups

Weeping Cherry Tree died suddenly

I planted a weeping Cherry tree early this spring. It has done well in the flowerbed, despite the drought and heat (I w...
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posted by nospam
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

anti siphon valves

What is good brand of anti siphon valves for sprinkler systems ( the thing that has the solinoid on it, wires coming ou...
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posted by john
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

Briggs 3.75 motor

I have a Briggs on a MTD mower about 2 years. When you start it it runs like the choke is on. It has the little primer...
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posted by MelKelly
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by MelKelly

Help with antique Briggs & Stratton?

I've got a 1958 Briggs & Stratton 6B-S engine I'm trying to get running. I seem to have good compression (thumb in spar...
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posted by nospam
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Looking for Scott's Rake

Several years ago I purchased a rake that I believe was branded with the Scott's name. It had a long yellow handle, and...
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posted by wamaruna
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by wamaruna

Mean String for weed wackers

Anyone know where you can purchase this stuff? I did an internet search and found nothing. Home Depot says they don't h...
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posted by bmkwhite
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by bmkwhite

Hustler mowers

Anybody have any experience with Hustler zero turn commercial mowers? Do they hold up? Long term decent quality?
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posted by JPresard
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by JPresard

McCullough and Husky service (parts)

McCullough has been bought out twice. I understand it is owned by a Chinese company. After some amount of calling and s...
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posted by William.Plummer*NOSPAM*
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by William.Plummer*NOSPAM*

Kawasaki Engine service manual

I have a John Deere LX277 with a Kawasaki FH500V engine. Can someone tell me where I can find a basic service amnual on...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by n5tp
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by n5tp

Lawn is in a mess

Hello I am desperately needing a bit of advice. I'm quite new to gardenin and to this forum. I cut my grass fairly regu...
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posted by Ally.1tvi8e
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by Ally.1tvi8e

Removing stains in toilet bowl?

I have brownish stains around inside top of toilet bowl. What is an easy (but effective) way to remove them? I tried a...
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posted by wee
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by wee

Growing Tomatoes

I am trying a few tomatoes in pots this year - they are growing okay but do not seem to be ripening to red very well. T...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wee
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by wee