COMMUNITY FORUM: LAWN & GARDEN

underground sprinklers

I have an underground sprinkler ,(resipricating),that seems to have a leak in the stem.If i reach down to the stem then i feel a large 1.5-2 inch n...

about 10 years by john Herman

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Finding a Landscaper

I'm new to this and I'm wondering what I should look for and not. Should the landscaper have insurance, a license and a billing plan? What are the ...

about 10 years by treebeard

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Fence or trees/shrubs

We have a very big front lawn (about 200ft in length alone). We are also on a corner lot and would like to either put up a fence or trees/shrubs t...

about 10 years by treebeard

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Starting a Willow Tree

I have some willow tree branches that I took from an existing tree. Do I need to put the branches in water and wait for a root system to form befor...

about 10 years by Arborist

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Answers to tree related questions.

I would like to offer my assistance in answering tree related questions.Thank you,Tim WalshTree Care Industry Association - The Voice of the Indust...

about 10 years by Arborist

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Vegetable Garden with Existing Soil

I am planting a vegetable garden soon using the existing soil as a base. The plot is approximately 150 square feet. I have done nothing yet except ...

about 10 years by treebeard

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How do clear a field full of weeds?

Just brought property which used to be a farm. I need to clear an acre of it to plant grass, flowers, etc. What's the best way to go about it?Tha...

about 10 years by faith

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NEW LANDSCAPING

WE HAVE JUST PLAIN DIRT IN OUR FRONT YARD AND THE BACK. I DON'T THINK IT EVER HAD A LAWN BEFORE WE BOUGHT THE HOUSE. JUST DIRT AND ROCKS. THE WINDS...

about 10 years by WOODLAND

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Laying Down Brick and Walking Stones

I have two projects in the early planning stages:1. Walking stones from deck to pool area.2. Block stones, approx. 6" wide/2" high, bordering my dr...

about 10 years by slider9499

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Power Raking

Will power raking tear up a lawn if it is sod that has been laid less than a year (approx. 8 mos.)? We live in CO - if that matters.

about 10 years by trobben

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Removing Ivy

HELP!!!I recently purchased a house and it seems that the former owners removed the ivy from the brick and siding facade by just pulling it down; b...

about 10 years by treebeard

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Have a slow well - what type of watering system can I use for my garden?

We live in East Texas and have a deep drilled well. I would like to put in a watering system for my plants, but my husband says out well won't han...

about 10 years by rpxlpx

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Step 1 Fertilization

I'm getting ready to fertilize my lawn and will be applying Scotts Turf Builder with Halts Crabgrass Preventer. I'm in the suburbs of New York. The...

about 10 years by rj8283

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Starting a Willow Tree

I have some willow tree branches that I took from an existing tree. Do I need to put the branches in water and wait for a root system to form befor...

about 10 years by ellensonger

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HALTS and Winter Weather

I live on Long Island and over the weekend I placed my HALTS crabgrass fertizlizer down. Today we unexpectedly got snow and very cold weather, arou...

about 10 years by Indiana

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Lime Usage?

How much lime should I use and when do I put it down?

about 10 years by ACD

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Water Pond Help

I am looking to ccreate a either a tiered or flat level water pond in the corner of my yard. Any suggestions as to the best way to begin approachin...

about 10 years by ACD

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another type of cement patio question

I have a large cement patio attached to the back of my house.This patio has been mud jacked once already.My question is.Is a cement patio more harm...

about 10 years by treebeard

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