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Our mower looks like it was dragged out of a dumpster, is there a way to clean it up and maybe paint it? What is the best way to do this?

How bad for my lawn is animal waste and what can I put on it to counteract the problem. I wish I owned a bee bee gun, I have a cat that thinks my lawn is his litter box. Worse is, it is not even mine!

Am I crazy to be going out and removing the last bits of snow from my yard with a shovel so it can dry out? I am too impatient to let it go on it's own. My gardens closest to the road are still under snow.

Which way do you plant? Start them from seed, or buy plants already grown? I don't know which way would be better, is there an advantage, besides price to growing them yourself?

What are some things to look for in a landscaper? I have decided to consult a landscaper to develop my plot of land. Can I just pay for a consult and some ideas or how does it work?

I am looking for a unique flower bed design for my new flower bed this spring. I want something not everyone has, any weird suggestions for me?

What is a good price for a used snowblower? We are looking at one for $500, it is a HONDA and has a new engine and it is 27 inches wide with 3 speeds. I don't know much about them so I thought I would ask.

I was just asked to go in on a snowplough co-op in our neighborhood. It is $500 for the season and may increase if we get more snow than last year, what do you think?

How does one encourage naturally occurring grasses to grow rather than the commercial ones they have for sale these days. I would like to go more natural. Suggestions would be appreciated.

What are the basics that need to be done to a snow blower? Plugs, oil change, greasing, change out old fuel for new, am I missing anything pertinent?

Has anyone had a brush with old man winter yet? We are boasting nice green grass still. I am wondering if we aren't going to have to mow again soon.

We are just starting to get into colder weather here, is it wise to wrap trees or is it just certain trees that require wrapping? I have a few cedars and some burning bushes, do either of these need to be wrapped?

The guy I bought my mower from just called, he found some other things that his dad had and wanted to know if I wanted them, one of them is a dump trailer. I am excited.

What are the best utility trailers for a small John Deere Ride on? My new tractor has a hitch and I would like to buy a trailer so it makes yard work easier. What type would you suggest?

Is $500 too much to pay for an older John Deere Ride on mower, I found one on Craigslist and was going to go look at it but wanted to know if it was worth my time. It seems like an older model but looks to be in decent shape.