Backyard Gardeners

Pool Landscaping

Hi! We just had an ingroundpool put in. It's a nice lagoon shape with 4 feet of concrete decking around. We'd like to c...

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posted by cecilio10

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by cecilio10

Garden

I have a pea plant and am getting peas already. Could anyone give me an easy recipe for fresh peas?

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posted by Bill

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Bill

Do Lawn Sweepers Work???

I'm looking at a lawn sweeper in Northern catalog for about $250. How are they at picking up cut grass??? Thanks, RO

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posted by jolin

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jolin

how to get rid creeping charlie

what is the best way to get rid of creeping charlie?? i have some in my front yard but can not get rid of it. i live in...

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posted by bherlein

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by bherlein

carburetor adjustment questions

These questions pertain to a Trim-rite Edger model TR515K with a TC II (Tecumseh) 1.5 Hp two-stroke engine model TC200...

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posted by wliles

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by wliles

Throttle Adjustment on Honda Harmony II?

I have a Honda Harmony II mower. It's three years old now, and not getting full power to the wheels. On even slight uph...

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posted by nospam

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Briggs & Strattin Flywheel removal

First off, I hope that this is an exceptable thread for this group. My father-in-laws lawn tractor (MTD) has a 14.5 HP...

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posted by Klutz347

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by Klutz347

"Striping" a lawn?

My next door neighbor has a lawn service mow his lawn. I notice this last time they mowed, they made the dark/light str...

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posted by Mitch

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Mitch

Lime

I need help on lime. How thin do I need to spread it?

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posted by thampton1

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by thampton1

Ignition switch replacement problem

I have an older commercial Bunton with 16 HP B&S engine and electric start. However the electric start system does not...

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posted by jhadlock

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jhadlock

Need Suggestions For Low Ground Cover Between Slate

On the side of my house I have slate running on a slight downward slope, tiered off every 4 feet leading from the back...

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posted by homesleyww

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by homesleyww

Tomato plants

Between the spam and the jokes, I am not sure it is safe to ask a serious question here, but I'll try anyway. Perhaps i...

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posted by marvinlzinn

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by marvinlzinn

wood fence and vines

I have a wood fence surrounding my house and would like to plant an evergreen vine that will cover it. I would prefer s...

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posted by satan

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by satan

Ants in the Lawn

I live in northern Illinois and have an ant problem in my yard. In the past, I've had one ant colony (city, urban area?...

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posted by joeDELETETHIS

15 comments posted 22yrs posted by joeDELETETHIS

Moss in Yard

I have green moss growing all over my yard, short of using round-up how can I get rid of it?

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posted by talisman

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by talisman