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Edger suggestions?

My Craftsman edger just pooped out after just a few uses. The air filter is spotless, it's so new, but still it refuses...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by DirtySanchez
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by DirtySanchez

Toro service manual

I'm trying to do a good deed for my neighbor, who can't get their lawnmower started. It's a Toro 20700 walk behind. Aft...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by revjuniorNOSPAM
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by revjuniorNOSPAM

Trying to find a manual for a Murray

I was given a 1990 Murray riding mower by my father, who received it from a guy he knows. I'm looking for a good resour...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by thilton19
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by thilton19

Looking for an online Lawn Tractor Salvage Yard

Hello I am looking for a rear transaxle for a 5212 Simplicity mower. I am located in Illinois, if you have one or a link...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Farris63
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Farris63

Azaleas and Weed and Feed / Question for group

In the Spring of each year, I put down a weed and feed product. I have many Azalea beds. Some years they bloom well, ot...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Organic Lawn Care / Fertilizing

Hi, I'm tired of treating our lawn with chemicals which never seems to address the true issue - soil repair (Upstate NY...
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posted by a
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Mower for large area

My mother, now in her 80's, has a large area of lawn (couple of acres a least) which needs cutting. She has an old Alle...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kristen.1n85jy
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by kristen.1n85jy

to Heidi the Horrible

I am not a professional, however, mine are doing the same and do it every spring. If you look closely you should see sm...
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posted by jflatht
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by jflatht

pre-emerge help

I've never used preemerge products before but now I have some huge mulch beds and I'm sick of weeding them. What should...
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posted by HtH
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by HtH

American Holly black spot problem

My holly trees are turning yellow and have black spots all over the leaves. The leaves are falling off in droves. This...
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posted by HtH
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by HtH

MTD PRO mower w/ Honda engine

I saw an self propelled MTD Pro lawn mower at Sam's club that has a 6.5 OHC/OVC engine. Does anyone have any info on thi...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tax
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by tax

Crabgrass-Tampa area-What to do?

My lawn is sort of Bahia grass and I have about 25% Crabgrass when it is real hot like in July and Aug. What can I do t...
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posted by grey-hound
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by grey-hound

Aerator equipment question

I need to frequently aerate parts of the lawn that are hard to get the pull behind aerator into. This includes high tra...
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posted by HtH
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by HtH

Fertilizer costs to soar 20%

http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=154908
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by HtH
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by HtH