Backyard Gardeners

Replace existing lawn

Hi, our current lawn is looking a bit tired and the garden needs leveling off. I'm trying to work out if I need to remo...

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posted by Laurence.4e363a9

7 comments posted 17yrs posted by Laurence.4e363a9

New Lawn. Which is the best grass seed?

Hello, I know I might be opening a can of worms here but does anyone have a favourite lawn seed or supplier? I live in...

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posted by toomanyparties.4e26686

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aerate then slit seed

or the other way around? Does it matter. If I slit seed do I really need to aerate also?

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posted by kurtullman

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Can anyone identify this weed grass?

I live in SW Missouri. Among my lawn grass and crabgrass I have another weed grass that I haven't been able to identify...

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posted by racko

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AWESOME SIFTER!

I just got my new Mr. Sifter and I LOVE IT. It works excellent!! I want all my fellow gardners to get one! Check out: ww...

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posted by brandy356

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by brandy356

honda 1211 workshop manual

Hi,I've just joined the forum. Does anyone know where to buy a workshop manual in the UK or find instructions on the web...

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posted by django.4d92c07

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Reduce pine cones from douglas fir?

There are several douglas fir trees in my lawn that keeps dropping pine cones. There is no machine to remove them from...

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posted by nospam

5 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospam

Converting lawn mower to manual throttle?

I have a cheap MTD mower with a 5hp B&S engine. The "automatic" throttle lost a spring and the plastic piece that appea...

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posted by stoneattic

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Lawn Mowers *** Expert Advice

I purchased a house and am moving in 5 weeks. I have mowed many lawns in m life, just never had to buy one. If somebody...

0 comments posted 18yrs

posted by travismjackson

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by travismjackson

Lawn weeds and new lawn

Hi I had a query which I hope you can help with. I am based in London, UK with a south facing garden approximatel 80sqm...

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posted by forrestgump1083.2faefea

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by forrestgump1083.2faefea

Red or Green Bell Peppers?

I recently bought some red and green bell peppers. I can't believe how much they are costing, about $2 each. So I decid...

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posted by mbt6

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mbt6

Squirrels stealing apples

I have some small fruit trees. The apples look very good but squirrels are climbing up the trees to get them. Any ideas...

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posted by William.Plummer*NO*SPAM*

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Old lawn and planning to returf...please help..

Hi, Can I start by apologising if this is the 100,000 time the followin question has been asked but I am struggling to...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by dubliner10.2f6a707

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dubliner10.2f6a707

3 year old Grass Seeds

I bought some grass seeds 3 years ago for a major re-grading and re-seeding project I was doing at the time. The seeds,...

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posted by xxx

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Noob improving lawn help

Hi, I need some advice on improving my lawn. As you can see from the images the grass is very sparse and thin. guess yo...

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posted by burns.2f652a6

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by burns.2f652a6