COMMUNITY FORUM: LAWN & GARDEN

Fence installation

We have purchased 6 foot shadow fence for our back yard one side of the yard has a slope and we just can't seem to get it situated, does anyone ha...

about 13 years by gfloyd

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Outdoor Barbecues

I need help on how to build a good outdoor barbecue. I am a new homeowner and have never done any real projects, so I'd like to get as much good ad...

about 13 years by Wick

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Gas Grills - need some expert opinions/input

sorry if I've been misinFORUMed, but I'm going to buy another gas grill, and it's becoming more difficult to make an informed decision because even...

about 13 years by rpxlpx

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Drainage Away from House

I recently noticed a hole opening up in my yard from erosion. I dug around the area, and found a pipe (tiling) leading away from my house to this a...

about 13 years by toddwc

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Paver Block Problem

I want to build an 8 ft circle on a small hill that slopes 1ft 6in from front to back. How can I hold back all the materials while keeping the circ...

about 13 years by velosow

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517

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Termite Control Systems

I have heard of some termite 'systems' in which a pest control company inserts a spike into the ground around the house to detect and kill termites...

about 13 years by Raym0ndS

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Splitting Wood

I recently had a huge Tulip maple tree taken down and retained about 15 pieces about 3 feet high and at least 4 feet around. What is the best way f...

about 13 years by Raym0ndS

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How do I get rid of old-fashioned weeping willows?

These are taking root all along my creek, and they soak up a lot of the water. I have tried chopping them down and spraying them. But they seem to ...

about 13 years by nutmegt

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how do I get rid of grubs?

I read an earlier posting about moles and I was wondering how to get rid of grubs. I live in the Pacific NW and forgive me for my ignorance, but w...

over 13 years by Wick

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Eraticating Ivy

I am looking for a practical way to permanently remove 30+ year old ivy and replace with sod. The surface layer has been removed. Roots are at le...

over 13 years by pvbandit

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698

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Vinyl Fencing

Looking for anyone with experience in installing vinyl fences. First, how do you keep the posts level since you can't hammer any supports to them....

over 13 years by damnitmike

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663

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Fence Help

I have built a few townhouse-like board on board fences, but the new community I will be moving to requires a different type of fence. I don't reme...

over 13 years by MarkDK

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237

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Bridge over a creek - How to find ?

Hi. We are looking for a bridge in a kit that we would have to assemble to put over the creek that crosses our backyard. Do you have any idea whe...

over 13 years by jmbillon

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775

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French Drain

Water stands at the back of my house when it rains for long. I was told that I needed to build a ditch or a French Drain. How can I get more info...

over 13 years by CSugar

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371

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Boxelder bugs

Although harmless (I hope) how do you get rid of them.

over 13 years by Mrs. Fixit

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894

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Yard Vaccums

I'm interested in experiences with the new yard vacs on the market. This are lawn mower look-alikes in the $400 range. SEARS and Home Depot offer m...

over 13 years by jh

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1002

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Stucco Fencing

I am looking for information on building a stucco fence. (wood frame, not block)

almost 14 years by Dan

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865

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Inherited a bad lawn

I live in Michigan and just purchased a corner lot house with a lawn that has not been maintained. While there is still plenty of grass it is far f...

almost 14 years by BobF

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how do I get rid of rogue vines?

My neighbor has lots of vines that are growing into my yard and onto the side of my house where they are beginning to get under the eaves of the ho...

almost 14 years by BrianShore

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