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PTO Pulley on a Gravely Pro 50 walkbehind?

I have an older Gravely walk-behind - marked "Gravely Pro" on the drive covers, "Pro 50" on the deck, and model number...
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posted by mikep7777
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Shadberry trees

are blooming on my property - the shad must be running.
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posted by frrt
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can i lay turf topsoil on sharp sand

I wonder if someone could give me some advice please? I bought a hom recently and it had the whole front garden slabbed...
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posted by scottampkerry.2869786
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by scottampkerry.2869786

Tractor report

It's that time of the year to get equipment running that has sat all winter. Got the #2 70's Cub Cadet started without...
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posted by frrt
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by frrt

controlling annual bluegrass

Is there a selective herbicide that controls annual bluegrass growing in perenial bluegrass?
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posted by hurst1
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by hurst1

Mobile Hose Reels

Does anyone have any experience or comments to offer on mobile garden hose reels? From a Google search, I found two com...
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posted by johnareichert
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Does sod "wear out"?

Hello: When I moved into my house about 20 years, I had it sodded. Over the last 4 or 5 years, I have noticed that it w...
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posted by kurtullman
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by kurtullman

what type of natural vines to cover fence?

I have a 5 foot high chain link fence that I would like to plant some kind of ivy or something that will grow up the fe...
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posted by vze2zg25
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Weeds - Dandelions - I am concerned

I applied some weed killer the other day, and indeed the dandelions seem to be in their death throes. I don't understan...
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posted by alpha
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by alpha

Sponges used to cover drain holes

I am currently using pieces of sponge to cover the drain holes in my plant containers and it that OK?
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posted by moejones
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Sears repair parts not available

In the good ol' days, Sears guaranteed repair parts would always be available. I bought a lawn tractor, mowing deck and...
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posted by William.Plummer*NO*SPAM*
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by William.Plummer*NO*SPAM*

Sealing Flagstone Patio

I've got a flagstone patio that's looking kind if drab. I was told that a good power wash and sealer would make it look...
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posted by jrbno
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which is first - weed & feed or lime?

Hello, I live in western New York State. My forsythia just began to bloom. I am trying to rejuvenate my huge lawn. It's...
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posted by ddemasi
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ddemasi

compost

I have acompost bin, and I want to speed things slong. I was thinking of a commercial accelerant, but would rather use...
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posted by bigjcw1023
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by bigjcw1023