Backyard Gardeners

Portable Home Generator Questions

After last month's ice storm in North Carolina, I have decided to invest in a portable generator. After some research a...

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posted by jnipperxxx

81 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

weed and feed

hi there where can i buy weed and feed in bulk i.e. a pallet of 25kg bags thanks ro -- 4x4rob

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posted by 4x4rob.5ce7117

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anti-freeze protection

Got a big garden project I'm working on. Need to install a 1" pipe loop around a large area. Water will go in on one si...

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posted by rbig

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Garden Design

Hi. I wanted you to see my new Garden Design site and and say what do you think about him. Check it: http://free.7host05...

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posted by almogmarket

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Do finches eat the entire nijer seed or just the shell?

When finches eat nijer seed, do they (or, are they supposed to) eat the entire seed, or do they somehow crack the seed o...

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posted by Bird

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review of pump HP

Need review of what horsepower does on pumps. I have a well, 29' below where the pump will be. It now has a 2hp Sta-Rit...

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posted by rbig

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbig

Churned up lawn by 'mad' dog?

Hello, I have a malamute dog (like a husky but bigger). Despite plenty of excercise he pelts round the garden like a nu...

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posted by AndyGeeCee.5b26d37

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Wicked Plants

NPR - 2009's Crop of Great Gardening Books (http://tr.im/2009Gar)"Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother...

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posted by Use-Author-Supplied-Address-He

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Renovating lawn without chemicals

Hi -- I'm a horticulturist in the United States, and I'm interested in converting my lawn to a type of turf that requir...

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posted by CTTom.59d5536

19 comments posted 16yrs posted by CTTom.59d5536

Sprinkler line winterizing...

Tired of paying to have the sprinkler lines blown out every winter, but I also don't want to have to replace lines and...

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posted by chtidio

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by chtidio

Snow chains

Is there a trick on putting snow chains on a lawn tractor used for blowing snow? I have put them on and go about 5-10 f...

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posted by c1gmlm

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Tips for selecting landscape plants??

Hello 1. Size is everything. Mature plant size is the number one item people tend to ignore when selecting plants. Plan...

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posted by colin11.58545d6

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Repair on John Deere LA125

How can I replace the spur gear on the bottom of the steering shaft of my lawn tractor. I've got the shaft apart except...

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posted by William.Plummer

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Questions About Blue Rose

I am confused about blue rose. Are blue roses natural or synthetic? Where will I found a naturally planted blue rose? H...

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posted by Ian.Sean.5796857

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sods not rooting

put down a new lawn from sod about a month ago and it all seems to be doing what it should, and most of the sod has roo...

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posted by four_candles.578bf96

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