Backyard Gardeners

Dry or diseased St. Augustine?

Hi guys, Need your help. I live in Texas. Most of my lawn looks beautiful except an area in the backyard. The area is a...

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posted by imbpanama

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by imbpanama

Spider control = how?

There are bait for ants, earwigs, cockroaches but I can't seem to find bait for spider. How can I control spider in my...

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posted by n0sPaM

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Help!, my spathiphyllum has holes!

I looks like someone held a lighter under the leaves. Brown spots develop on the edges or the middle of the leaves. I c...

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posted by spamstopper

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Gardena Style Hose Fittings

Where can I buy the "male" ones by themselves. All the harware stores want to sell me their packaged kits with four fitt...

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posted by nstrain

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Help! My new lawn is dying!

Hi Guys, I laid a brand new lawn about two months ago, using turf from a reputable dealer. I cleared and levelled the g...

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posted by wardk.pwfna

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Nice, crisp edging for beds

I put some fairly extensive beds into my yard. As the budget allows I'm filling with plant material. At some point I'd...

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posted by news

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Dixon 424 Wiring diagram

Could someone email me the wiring diagram for the dixon ztr 424 mower..I really need one bad..Thanks for your time..My e...

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posted by spamanfire

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Re: Bad Solenoid on riding mower? --> Blown Rod!

After it died, I checked the oil, and it was so low that it wouldn't even register on the dipstick (don't ask). The loc...

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posted by WGSGNUAYHTTE

4 comments posted 23yrs posted by WGSGNUAYHTTE

Lawn Sprinklers

Before I even tell my wife I'm thinking of putting in lawn sprinklers...does anyone have a rough estimate on how much s...

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posted by noemail

7 comments posted 23yrs posted by noemail

Black & Decker Cordless Electric Mower

I have a CMM1000 cordless lawnmower and I beleive it needs a new battery. Black & Decker's web site and their service d...

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posted by ebeachlr

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sealed hydrostatic transmission failing

I bought a 17 hp murray in 1999 with a foot operated hydrostatic transmission. My wife has put 400 hours on the mower,...

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posted by alyceo

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Ammonium nitrate

My neighbor told me that he uses Ammonium nitrate to green up his lawn. He said he uses 34-0-0. I cannot find this anyw...

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posted by cursab

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Re: Bad soil, mad wife, help !

> The backyard dries out after just a day without rain. > > Through hard work and TLC, I have a basic lawn established...

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posted by tomjanis2

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Lawn Tractor - help buying

Hi, I have about 1/2 acre to mow with several obstacles, but mostly flat. I am looking to purchase a lawn tractor. I ha...

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posted by sobriez

5 comments posted 23yrs posted by sobriez

Electrical Issue with Sprinkler System

I have a five zone sprinkler system that includes a controller (Richdel model 446PR) and a pump that pulls water from o...

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posted by brooksofsheffield

0 comments posted 23yrs posted by brooksofsheffield