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Dead spots in lawn

I had a new lawn and sprinkler system professionally installed in 1999. Every year since 2002 there have been numerous...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jkj777
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by jkj777

Compost

We have been looking into different landscaping ideas and recently had a friend suggest using compost. He suggested lay...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by leafs4
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by leafs4

need brick cutting tips & tricks

I just laid the main part of a 4x25' curving brick walkway. Now comes the part where I need to fill in all the little a...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jaxnd
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by jaxnd

lawnmower for a woman?

I'm almost 50, have about 3/4 of an acre, with very few trees. I need a lawnmower that will motivate me to mow! I have...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lj_912
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by lj_912

Weeds!!!

Hello can anyone tell me how long will it take for me to start seeing progress in my lawn. I have Bermuda grass. I have...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thampton1
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by thampton1

insecticide as deer repellent?

i'm having a dual problem, deer and bugs eating my plants. i've used deer repellent with some success, it claims to wor...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by 034507691
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by 034507691

Push rods for a Vangaurd 12.5 HP OHV

Hello all Can anyone tell me how to differentiate between the intake and exhaust push rods for the subject engine. They...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jackmoag
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jackmoag

John Deere L110 vs L118

I'm considering the above two lawn tractors for a semi-flat yard less than 1/2 acre. I know what enhancements the JD L1...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jnews2nadaspam
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by jnews2nadaspam

COMPOSTING IDEA - GOOD?

I've come up with a potential business idea to compost grass clippings and leaves, using disposable plastic bags as the...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by virgoastronomics
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by virgoastronomics

Patio Question

Hello, Line in upstate NY and considering ripping down a deck (high maintenance) & have a patio installed. One installe...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Davmacc
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by Davmacc

Ridng Lawn / Garden Tractors

Anyone have any suggestions/problems with specific brands they'd care to share? I'm interested in the 2003 - 2004 model...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rdevor18888
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by rdevor18888

B&D CST1000 w/AFS sysytem

Has any one else here bought and used the CST1000 cordless string trimmer from Black & Decker?? If so I would really li...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spanthis
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by spanthis

Aerate, Fertilization, and seeding

We've been in our house for over a year now and my lawn has really gotten pretty terrible. Of course never having to ta...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by apaeth
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by apaeth

Re: Planting grass

> the best time of the year in NOW !!! seeds just need warmth and water. > so it dont really matter, but just have to k...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trader4
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by trader4