Backyard Gardeners

moveing sprinkler timer

Hey all, I am trying to move my sprinkler controller (an Orbit digital job about 4 years old) to a more convenient spot...

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posted by genius

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Dog Pee Stains on the lawn

I have found the answer to my problem at last - for those like me with a dog that leaves pee burns on the lawn behind t...

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posted by Grass.Patch.a15ab36

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Hayter Harrier 56 starting problem

My Hayter Harrier which is practically new does not start. If I give it a shot of starting fluid it starts then dies. An...

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posted by SKochmaruk.a135c97

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Lawn striper

Hi Does anyone know where one can buy a Lawn Striper kit in the UK for attachment to a mower? Many thanks David

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posted by David.Fogg.a125f76

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Herbicide

Anyone have a link to a site that shows what herbicide to use on what weed? I can often ID the weed/vine/bush but I nee...

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posted by RedAlt5

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What is this in my lawn?

Hi all, first post, very limited gardener, based in the UK, and looking for a little help. I had a new lawn laid from t...

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posted by redspecial2000.a106536

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Planting Grass Seeds

Hi all, I am new to the forum so I'll introduce myself - I'm Scott. For the past couple of years I have been having pro...

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posted by Oozmiester.a0f6816

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Trying to ID lawn weed

Trying to ID this lawn weed | https://rapidshare.com/files/3184627038/WeedSample.jpgLittle leaves like hopps. I believe...

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posted by eddiepaolo

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String Trimmers

I've used a Black & Decker Model GH400 Type 3 single-line unit for many = years and liked it a lot. Automatic line feed...

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posted by guvbob2003

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Please Help - Laying Turf

I have just moved it to house and people who lived there before have destroyed the back garden,it looks like they have...

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posted by Juvenile.a0487b7

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Electric Mowers

Self propelled electric mowers seem like the obvious way to go, IF they have the published longevity to complete a mowi...

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posted by casagiannoni

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Riding Lawn Mower has no power moving forward in higher gears.. weird, BUT could it be that...

My mower is four seasons old. A Poulan 17.5 HP, 42, " 6 speed, model PO 17542LT Last year I began to notice that the mo...

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posted by teapartyofnemahacounty

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Gas found mixed with oil in my Troy-bilt lawn tractor

I started my Troy-bilt (super bronco) the other day. I almost immediately started running rough and smoking profusely....

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posted by ImaGoodguy2

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Fertiliser stripes!

Hi all! My lawn seemed to have developed a lot of moss over the winter so about 4 weeks ago i applied evergreen complet...

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posted by MattC76.9f7ad16

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Seed For Shady Areas Of Lawn (UK) ?

Hi, Can anyone recommend a lawn seed suitable for the shaded areas of my lawn? There is an area of lawn that does not g...

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posted by Trim.My.Bush.9f60736

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