Backyard Gardeners

Lawn irrigation valves - cost?

I just received a bid for a landscaping project which includes 840 sq ft of lawn. I was quoted $700 PER VALVE installed...

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posted by macglade

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by macglade

New Cedar Hedge - When and How to Trim???

Hello, A month ago I had a cedar hedge planted in my backyard. They are about 6.5 to 7 feet in height right now but are...

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posted by dirk_puslich

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by dirk_puslich

Removing ivy from a tree

We have a massive oak tree in the front yard, and the ivy (English) that covers the ground under it has grown up onto t...

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posted by richrussell

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by richrussell

Question about white clover

Does white clover grow in partial shade? Philip

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posted by philip.procter

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hydroseeding

Hello, We have recently hydroseeded our new lawn. It is the middle of October and we live in Massachusetts. For the pas...

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posted by spcchef

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by spcchef

Honda HRM215 Drive Cable Replacement

Anyone know how to replace the drive cable on a Honda HRM215 mower? The transmission end of the cable is tough to get a...

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posted by shoess

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TORO Mowers

Anyone knows who to trouble shoot mower problems?

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posted by ddupuy

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by ddupuy

John Deere 135 - no starting

I have a John Deere lawn tractor 135. 14 hp Kaw.. Every once in a while it won?t start. The key does nothing, no click....

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posted by to2000ny2000nospam

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by to2000ny2000nospam

FS/ garden tractor

Hey Guys, I'm in the Louisville, Ky. area and I'm selling my Craftsman Graden Tractor. It's 23HP, 50" deck, KohlerPro e...

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posted by oa

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Ok to plant green peppers by strawberries?

Is there any reason I should not plant my green peppers next to my strawberry bed? Thanks

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posted by newsgroups

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by newsgroups

Salt-resistant grass seed?

Is there some sort of seed I can use next to the road? They use salt during the winter and it kills the grass. However,...

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posted by William.Plummer

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by William.Plummer

reasonable plan, price for 3,000 sq ft?

I live in southern Pennsylvania. Grubs destroyed most of my back lawn, leaving about 3,000 sq ft in need of replacement...

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posted by g.miller

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by g.miller

Cans of "stump remover"

I have a stump that will need to be removed next spring. For years, I have seen these cans of stump remover in the hard...

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posted by downeaster1000

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by downeaster1000

sand calculation

How do you determine the amount of sand or gravel needed for an area? I have an approximately 200 sq ft area and want 3"...

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posted by jaxnd

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by jaxnd

Chipper/Shredder recs?

Hey all, Looking for a "good" chipper shredder that will handle everything from perennials and leaves to 2-inch branche...

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posted by dcka

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by dcka