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Identifying Sod Types?My HOA said the grass in the neighborhood is Zoysia, but the guy that mows it says it is Bermuda. How can I know what type is it?

 

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Greening Up Your Lawns?Does anyone have a tried and true recipe for getting your lawns green?

 

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Best Grass for Shady Spots?What is the best grass for under a large maple tree?

 

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Getting Rid of Moss in Your Lawn?Thanks for your non-metalic solution. I am not in Seattle, but have moss in my back garden too. I applied it once. but it didn't kill my moss. At least it didn't kill grass as lawn sand or ferrous sulfate did to my lawn. I think I didn't apply enough. How big is the small area you mentioned

 

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Killing Weeds in a Lawn?What is a solution to kill weeds and not kill my St. Augustine grass?

 

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Filling in Stump Holes in Lawn?Years ago, before I bought my house, many trees were removed from my lawn. Now, the roots have decayed and left some rather large holes all over the front and backyard. I need to know the most economical way to fill these in.

 

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What Are These Eggs?The lawn has been torn up over the Canadian winter in places. I found these when I looked at a piece of turf that had been turned up. What are they? They look like eggs of some sort.

 

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New Sod Dying?I just replaced a few 10ft. × 10ft. sections of my lawn with some common fescue sod. It needed some regrading of the soil height for drainage purposes. So when I removed the old grass, I made sure to turn the soil up to around 10 in. deep fertilized it and tamped it down to a firm but not solid turf. Then I soaked it down, bought my sod from a reputable nursery and installed it to industry specs.

 

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Seeding a Lawn Inexpensively?What is the thrifty way of seeding a lawn?

 

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Can Pine Sol Kill Your Lawn ?My grass was pretty and green, until I sprayed Pine Sol on it for the fleas. Now it looks like my yard is dying.

 

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Setting Lawn Mower Cutting Height?I've looked at lawn mower videos for adjusting the height. The notches close to the ground, is that the shortest cut for the grass and as you move up higher, is that higher cuts of grass? I want the highest cut at the moment.

 

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Growing Grass Under a Large Maple Tree?I have two dogs that like to run like crazy and when they run they also stop on a dime and cut my grass. It is down to the bare bones dirt and it is underneath a huge maple tree which gets no sunlight at all.

 

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Applied Winterizer Instead of Fertilizer to Lawn?I accidentally just put winterizer on my lawn instead of spring fertilizer. What can I do now?

 

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Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Recipes?The recipes tell you what to use and the amount, but not how much it will make. How do I find out the coverage?

 

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Using Coffee Grounds on Bare Patches in Lawn?I believe I read in one of your many news letters/columns that used coffee grounds contain nitrogen which in turn is good to put on our yards with 'bald spots' in them. I remember reading that the used coffee grounds would make the grass grow again in the bald spots. Is there any truth to that or not?

 

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Identifying Lawn Grass?What type of grass is this and what height should I mow it at? Hopefully you help me out.

 

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Getting Rid of Moss in the Lawn?We have lots of moss growing in the grass, how can we kill it?

 

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Adjusting a Reel Mower?Please give me directions for how to raise and lower the mowing drum on a reel mower.

 

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Leveling the Lawn During Winter?If I want to level my lawn during the winter by adding soil on top. Will it kill or harm the grass?

 

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Fertilized Lawn Turned Brown?I live in western Washington and put spring/summer fertilizer on my grass in late October. We had a sudden freeze of below 30 degree temps for more than a week in late November and the grass is now matted and brown. The small section I didn't fertilize is green and plush.

 

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Homemade Lawn Food?I accidentally deleted the recipe for homemade lawn food, I know it had beer, dish soap... Help!

 

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Dog Urine Leaving Dead Spots in Lawn?Any answers for getting rid of the dead spots in the lawn caused by my dog urinating on it? Or maybe something safe that I can give him that will help stop killing the grass?

 

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Used Too Much Weed Killer on Lawn?I sprayed too much weed killer on my lawn, now my lawn is a mess to look at.

 

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Mowing a Lawn Without a Mower?I haven't a lawn mower, nor the funds to purchase one. My lawn is in dire need of mowing, what can I do? I have no one to borrow a mower from as all my neighbors have hired gardeners. What do I do?

 

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Getting Rid of Weeds and Overseeding Lawn?I live in Loudoun County, Virginia and my 1/2 acre lot is 20% covered with weeds. Should I kill and remove the weeds before I aerate and overseed my lawn? At what point should I fertilize the lawn?

 

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Getting Rid of Spotted Spurge and Crab Grass?Both of these weeds get into my fescue lawn this time of year. Is there anything I can do to rid my lawn of these weeds? Weed killers or weed preventors kill the weeds, but also cause the grass to die and it is then hard to regrow.

 

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Using Imagine Weed Killer?One I use Imagine for killing lawn weeds then how soon can I sod or seed my lawn?

 

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Green Mold Killing Grass?How do I get rid of green mold that is killing my grass?

 

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Replanting Grass After Killing Weeds with Vinegar?How long after using vinegar to kill weeds can you replant lawns?

 

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Dog's Pee Turned Grass Brown?My dogs have peed on my grass that I just planted a month ago.What can I put on it to help it come back to being green again?

 

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Natural Remedy for Weeds in My Lawn?I need to kill weeds that are coming up in my lawn. I have centipede grass and would like to use something that will not kill the grass and not hurt the environment.

 

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Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Coverage?The homemade liquid fertilizer recipe of beer, pop, etc. How big of an area does this cover?

 

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Mowing Bermuda Grass?Can I use an old fashion reel type push mower on a Bermuda grass lawn?

 

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Removing Common Mallow from New Lawn?I have a yard that is 80% weeds. So I soaked the whole lawn with Roundup, then I rototilled the yard. I threw away 12 garbage bags full of weeds then I put carpet over the top for 2 months hoping to kill anything left.

 

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Getting Rid of Foxtails in My Lawn?How can I get rid of foxtails in my lawn without killing the lawn?

 

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Planting a Lawn After Killing Weed With Vinegar?I have sprayed straight vinegar on weeds (area 10ft X 16ft). They're all dead. I will rake. What's the next step for a lawn? Can I add quality topsoil and seed after 4-5 days?

 

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Getting Rid of Weeds in the Lawn?I have a huge yard and I would say that 90% of it is weeds of some sort. I have two kids and a dog and I want them to be able to play outside with no shoes and have a thistle free yard for them to do so.

 

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Getting Rid of Moss in Lawn?How can I kill moss in the lawn?

 

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Getting Rid of Moss in the Yard?We have an entire area by a large evergreen that does get sun, but the moss has taken over the grass. I don't want to use chemicals because we have dogs and the kids play out there. As pretty green as it is and the weeds don't grow in it, I would much rather have green grass.

 

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Lawn Fungus Control?I have toadstool type fungus growing in 9 inch diameter type clumps on my front lawn. Can you recommend a treatment to eliminate the problem?

 

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Getting Rid of Creeping Grass?How can I get rid of creeping grass that is fast overtaking my lawn? It's a nightmare!

 

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Getting Rid of Creeping Buttercup in a Lawn?I need help killing the creeping buttercup in my fescue lawn.

 

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Planting New Grass Seed After Killing Crab Grass?I killed some crab grass with bleach, how soon can I plant new grass seed?

 

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Protecting Grass from Dogs?Is there anything in the stores, such as a mesh, that I can put down so my grass can grow? I want to protect it from my dogs. It is dying where they run on it.

 

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Buying a Sprinkler for a Narrow Lawn Strip?I need a lawn sprinkler that will water a narrow piece of my yard next to the street. I need it to be able just to water about a 32 inch wide area without watering the street. Any ideas?

 

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Planting Lawn Alternatives?What could I plant to replace the grass? I am old and don't want to cut grass anymore. Thank you.

 

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Getting Rid of Mushrooms in Lawn?How do I kill wild mushrooms in my lawn?

 

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Brown Spot in Lawn Where Tree Was Removed?I had a large tree cut down three years ago. I've replanted the spot with grass seed in September every year since. The grass looks great until June when the spot turns brown. The lawn receives a lot of direct sun light.

 

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Accidentally Used Herbicide Instead of Fertilizer on Lawn?I accidentally used herbicide instead of fertilizer, my grass is beginning to yellow. Is there any way to reverse the effects?

 

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Getting Rid of Clover in the Lawn?I am looking for a natural way to get rid of clover in the lawn. There is a lot of clover.

 

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Choosing the Best Lawnmower Height Setting?I have read that it is best for your grass to set the lawnmower at it's highest setting. I have also heard just the opposite, that the lowest setting is best. So, I usually just keep mine in the middle. Is better have it higher or lower?

 

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Getting Rid of Chickweed in Lawn?My lawn is infested with Chickweed. It has never had it before. What caused it and what can I buy to get rid of it?

 

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What I Can Spray on My Lawn to Break Down Thatch?I had my lawn thatched this spring. There's still a lot more is there. Is something I can spray on to help break down the thatch?

 

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How Do I Get Rid of Chickweed in the Lawn?How do I get rid of chick weed, it's taking over the lawn?

 

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Best Grass for Iron Rich Soil?What is the best grass sod for soil full of iron ore and that doesn't require the addition of top soil?

 

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What Can I Use to Kill Weeds in My Lawn?Will Treflan kill African Bermuda grass if I put it on to kill weeds?

 

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Protecting a Lawn from Road Salt Damage?My request is more of a landscaping question. I live on a busy road. Every winter my front lawn gets a beating by the plowers and sand/salt mixture. We just spent about $1500 to have our green lawn back. This year we got a lot of snow. Any suggestions?

 

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Using an "Old Fashioned" Push Mower - Reel Lawn Mowers?I want to use a reel push mower, but I live in FL (kinda new here) and have never cut the grass here. It's the coarse thick stuff. Can I use a push mower effectively on this type of grass?

 

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Grass for Shade and Dogs?I need your help. Part of my yard is really shady and I am having trouble with grass growing there. Is there a certain type of grass that I should try to plant in that area? I also need something that is not fragile as I have pets that have the run of the yard.

 

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Preventing Zoysia Grass from Spreading into Neighbor's Lawn?Since I am unable to kill zoysia grass, I am thinking of blocking zoysia grass from invading into neighbor's lawn. I plan to put plastic sheet (6 ML) over the grass and along the property line, and put mulch or stones over it. Will this work?

 

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Mushrooms on My Lawn?How might I eliminate mushrooms growing in my lawn?

 

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Getting Rid Of Grubs?What is the best, safe, and free way to get rid of grubs? Thank you in advance.

 

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Choosing the Right Grass for My Lawn?I just finished a construction project and have some raw land that needs grass. Any tips on how to plant the grass and also what type? I want something easy to care for, that can be walked on, and can take lots of sun.

 

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New Sod is Turning Brown?We put sod in our yard this year. We put a layer of really good soil under it and watered it faithfully every 2 days. The sod looks like it is dying, it is turning brown. What else should we be doing?

 

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Growing Grass in Heavy Clay Soils?I have heavy clay soil and the grass I have does not seem to like it too much. The fescue died off, but the Bermuda zoysia mix seems to hold up, but it is still taking a strain in the clay soil.

 

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Using Epsom Salts to Green Up Lawn?How do I use Epsom salt to green up my lawn?

 

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Protecting Lawn From Dog Urine?What is the best way to neutralize dog urine so that every time he goes, he doesn't kill my lawn?

 

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Getting Rid of Mushrooms in Lawn?How do you get rid of wild mushrooms in your yard?

 

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Getting Rid Of Dandelions?I am a baseball coach and we are having trouble killing the dandelions on our field. What might you suggest we do?

 

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Organic Weed and Grass Killer?I am looking for a recipe for organic weed and grass killer.

 

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Repairing Lawn After Excavating Broken Water Main?Recently, we were in need of emergency excavation on our property. This was due to a water main break. This was a first time experience for us. So the proper precautions were not taken.

 

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Patching a Lawn?As spring is approaching, I was just just wondering if anyone out there has any good home remedies for lawn patch? We have two dogs that aren't so nice to the lawn all winter long, and then takes forever to get it looking decent again. Thanks in advance to all that reply.

 

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Getting Rid of Green Mold on Grass Soil?How do I get rid of green mold on grass soil?

 

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Burning Off Grass to Make It Greener?My friend's dad just burned the grass in his yard, the front and back. He said that it will make his grass grow back greener? Is that true? I've seen people do this, but never knew why.

 

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Yard Smells Sour?My yard has a sour smell to it. What could be causing this?

 

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Insects Causing Lawn to Turn Brown?What do I do about bugs in the lawn? They are making the lawn look brown.

 

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Aerating Your Lawn?Approximately how long does it take to use a gas powered aerator on one's lawn?

 

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Seeding Grass?I didn't get around to planting my grass so far and I would like to know up to what month can one still plant grass? If still possible what is the name for "Carpet Grass"? I do have weeds growing, so do I need to kill all the weeds first before planting my grass?

 

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Looking for an Easy to Use Edger?I mow a very large lawn. By the time I am done I am having a hard time getting to the edging around fence, house, and driveway. I have an electric edger and it is a hassle to even get it to the far-off places that need edged.

 

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Gasoline Killed the Grass?I have a condo and the people that mow the grass used a big lawn mower that leaked a lot of gasoline last fall. I noticed the grass was turning brown and this spring the grass was dead. I've replanted grass seed numerous times and it will not come up.

 

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Brown Patches in New Lawn?Why are there brown patches in my new lawn?

 

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Growing Grass On Top of Concrete?Can I plant grass over a concrete pad?

 

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Green and Healthy Grass?How does one revive and make a lush lawn?

 

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Getting Rid of Pine Needles in Lawn?What is the best way to rake up or otherwise remove pine needles in your lawn? The ones that are practically embedded?

 

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Growing Grass in a Yard with Dogs?What is the best way to grow grass in an area where 2 large dogs like to play?

 

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Lawn Maintenance for a New Home Owner?We recently purchased our first home and now have to deal with a lawn and trees. Something completely new to us. It was getting very tall and the person who cuts our neighbors' grass did it for us for $20.

 

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Growing Grass on Bald Spots?Grass seed is too expensive, but I have bald spots in my lawn. What can I do that won't cost me any money?

 

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Grass in Sunny Areas Not Growing Well?I need help getting my sunny Florida grass green. The shaded area of my lawn is doing well and sunny area around the pool just does not grow well. Thanks for the help.

 

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Getting Rid of Fungus in Grass?I have a fungus on my grass. I had a commercial service which I gave up on it and after that is when I got this fungus. It seems the grass is very weak do to all the chemicals this company laid on it and the fungus just took over. Any suggestion on a natural product, I'm afraid to use any more chemicals. Thank you.

 

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Controlling Moss In Lawn?What's the best way to control moss in damp, not enough sun areas of the lawn? Thanks!

 

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When Should You Weed And Feed The Lawn?When is the best time to weed and feed a yard with powdered products? Should you water it afterward? How long should I keep my pets off of the lawn after spreading the weed and feed?

 

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Removing Strawberry Plants From Lawn?How do you eliminate Wild Strawberry plants in a lawn?

 

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Do I Need To Replace My Lawn?My lawn is covered in tall growing, light blue flowers, tough grass and dandelions. Is there any hope for it, or do I have to tear it all up? Please help!

 

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Replacing a Patio with Grass?I have a patio in the garden and I want grass. I have taken up some of the paving stones and there is a mix of concrete and stones (hardcore I think!). It appears to be quite porous and not very thick...

 

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Hand Pushed Lawn Mower?Looking for a hand-push low-grass mower with a 16" bar with about 12 vertical, inter-meshing, rotating gears that cut the grass!

 

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New Sod Turned Brown?I had sod laid this past spring and now it is brown I did water regularly. Help!

 

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Dealing With Weeds in My Lawn in the Fall?Are there any lawn and garden aficionados that can help this city girl keep up with the Jones'? I'm losing my grass to weeds. It seems to have stopped its summer growth, or at least slowed down in the last few weeks. I found a missing (unopened) bag of lawn food / weed killer in the garage. If I sprinkle some on now, will my poor neglected lawn suffer, or be better for it? The temp right now is mid 70's - high 60's. Would I be better off waiting till early spring?

 

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Loud Click When Starting Weed Eater Riding Mower?I have a weed eater riding mower with a 12.5 hp briggs (model # 289707). It won't turn over has a new battery, cleaned all cables on battery and starter. When you turn key all you get is a loud click.

 

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Disguising Brown Lawn?My lawn has a huge brown patch from my pool, having a get together this weekend any ideas on how to disguise it?

 

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Conserving Water While Maintaining My Lawn?Our well is very low this year due to a lack of rain. We are trying to keep the lawn alive. Tips from the ThriftyFun community, post your own advice here.

 

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Product Review: Patch Perfect?Patch Perfect: Has anyone used this "super" grass? Does it work in all weather? Claims it grows in heat/cold sun/shade. I live in the desert, half my yard in in the sun and have Bermuda grass that grows in the heat, however, it won't grow under my trees.

 

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Weed and Feed on New Grass?How long after grass seed has grown can i apply a weed and feed to kill the weeds without hurting the new grass?

 

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