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New Mower Backfire & Hard Start

I bought a new mower (Poulan Pro 18.5HP 42"), but it was last year's model. It is hard to start usually. If it doesn't...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by peter4nancy
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by peter4nancy

Erratic idle

Group seems more oriented with equipment than gardening itself. Try the question here. Push mower. Wal-Mart source. 4.7...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spamyourself
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by spamyourself

Mower only starts with air filter off

I have an older snapper mower. About 17+ years, like the way it cuts. Can anyone suggest how to set the carborator. I h...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jdagrx
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by jdagrx

What's a good new rider for a limited budget?

Basically what the subject says. I have a 20 year old Lawn Chief that now is breaking down every time I mow. I have up...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gorehound
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by gorehound

Rideing lawn mowing

Hi all, do anyone out there know of a site to help repair a rideing lawn mower? got this one from a friend been setting...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Jonesy82
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Jonesy82

Help - Replacement Craftsman mower deck

Hi: Hoping that someone can offer a suggestion on this: I have an old (25 years?) Craftsman lawn mower - not sure the m...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MinniMouseEatMe
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by MinniMouseEatMe

ideas and help needed

Would appreciate some thoughts on solutions to a problem. I have a large concrete parking area in back of the house. I...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rbig
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by rbig

Vinca (Periwinkle) Issues

Help! I am having some issues here with Vinca (aka periwinkle). I have a nice patch of it next to my pool and it is inf...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deanmarkley
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by deanmarkley

Mow, mow, mow

Bilko mows and posts a pic at the new blog http://mysite.verizon.net/vzet83bg/tractorguy/
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by frrt
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by frrt

Chick weed

Anyone aware of a selective weed killer for chickweed?
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by "dryearwood(nospamplse)"
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by "dryearwood(nospamplse)"

Grass spray to stunt growth?

Does a chemical exist that one could spray on grass to slow down its growth.... yet not kill it? And can a consumer buy...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Longer weed like grass growing through our lawn.

Our new lawn has lots of weeds that are sprouting up in it that look like grass only they grow at a much faster rate. M...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by crutnacker
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by crutnacker

sprinkler system issues

I have a five circuit sprinkler system comprised of mixed types of heads. Everything seems to be pretty good except for...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rbig
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rbig

shredding

I have just ruined my Mountfield shredder. Over adjusted it and smashed the insides to 100 pieces. I over adjusted it b...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by charles
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by charles