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Minimum time between mowings?

I've been keeping my grass at 3" this year, and following the one-third rule, and it looks great. But we've had a solid...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Mitch
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Mitch

How long to wait until first cut of a new lawn?

Hiya, Had a new lawn laid and have been watering daily and it's looking pretty good. My question is, how long should I l...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ian.spanswick
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by ian.spanswick

R: Need Help With Trees Growing on Property Line

In most areas of the US, you have the right to trim trees that overhang into your airspace. You can also trim roots as...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trader4
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by trader4

Creating a New Lawn

Hi all, I have a question. I recently moved house and the rear yard was completely covered in patio brickes which were...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Newgardner.1767tl
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Newgardner.1767tl

Fence Building Questions

I'd like to install a fence on my property using 4x4 posts attached to metal brackets set in concrete. Would like to he...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by avail
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by avail

A question about figs:)

I just realized for the first time that my glorious fig tree produces fruit without a flower. How does this happen? How...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Warhola
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Warhola

lOOKING FOR A WEEDEATER MANUAL

I'm looking for a Weedeater Manual. It's for a Craftsman model 358-799120. If you know where I can download one please...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cadguy2
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by cadguy2

4X4 Posts -- Gothic decoration ??

Home Depot used to sell decorative 4X4 eight foot long posts, with the top end being a carved pointed-dome looking feat...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jnipper
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by jnipper

Need Help With Trees Growing on Property Line

Hope you can all help... My neighbor has approx 10 trees growing either on or butting up against our common property li...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by libracyn
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by libracyn

WTB: BobCat 21" Or?

I'm looking for a Bobcat 21" Self Propelled Lawn Mower Used Or a Lawn Mower thats comparable. Exmark,Sensation. Rich 973...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ritchi50
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ritchi50

Edging, with an Echo string trimmer...how?

I just bought a new Echo 210i trimmer (had a Crapsman, before :) and I was not able to find anywhere in the manuals/ins...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jkorsog
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by jkorsog

Grubs!!

Can anyone tell me what are the tail tell signs of grub damage? I think my yard may be suffering from this. I have a co...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thampton1
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by thampton1

Sprinkler System?

Hi guys- I just got a new house, and am having trouble getting the sprinkler system turned on. The controls turn on fin...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by d
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by d

Whats the best way to get rid of moles in your yard?

My dad and I have been taking really good care of our yard. Fertilizing it, adding more grass seed in the bare spots, a...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lovemachine46147
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by lovemachine46147

Friday Night Lawn Club

Well, I have cut the lawn 4 Friday's in a row here in NJ. I'd rather go see a minor league baseball game but I'll do th...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trompiano2000
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by trompiano2000