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    Bare and brown spots

    I have heard that the best remedy for brown and bare spots is to reseed your lawn. Ours looks healthy except for these spots and so I was wondering if there is any recommended time of the year to reseed?
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    Monitoring your lawn

    Do you keep a close eye on your lawn or hire someone, preferably a professional, to do that for you? I assume if you have such a busy lifestyle you might not get the time.
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    Switching to organic fertilizers for your lawn

    The need to go green seems to be catching up with us at every undertaking we take. The use of organic fertilizers, through recent studies, has been found to produce thick grass, deep roots and fertile black topsoil. It is disheartening to note that the abuse grass has had to endure through...
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    Tow-behind mowers

    I have heard that these allow one to clear large meadows and other wide open areas faster. I am assuming these would chop thick grass and make mowing easier.
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    Choosing the best mower

    I have heard it said that an electric mower is not suitable on large scale lawns. I suppose the main hassle would be in setting up the extension cables and all. In that case then a petrol mower would come in handy. Which model guarantees ease in getting spare parts?
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    Best snow removal methods

    It is important to be ready for winter both psychologically and by having the right equipment. Snow can be a good insulator for both yourself and the plants against the freezing temperatures. I am sure there is etiquette regarding snow removal to avoid any damages either to your plants and/or...
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    A link for newbies

    I have always believed in learning the hard way because from experience, that way lessons learned stick. I have not bothered to check but is there a place where newbies can catch up on what has been happening in the site prior to their joining?
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    Choosing the best variety of grass

    It appears the first step to having a lawn is choosing what variety of grass to grow. How much effort and money you plan to use in the near and far future are other factors to consider. Ultimately, one's particular location will also be critical. Which makes me beg the question, is a mix of...
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    Which is the hardest, planting or maintenance?

    A good and beautiful lawn is everyone's dream. How many times do you marvel at a well-maintained lawn? Again, do you ever stop to imagine the kind of effort that will have been put in? A friend of mine argues that the hard part is in planting a particular species of grass whereas my thought is...
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    Tips to an amazing lawn

    I hold the opinion that it does not actually matter what type of mower one owns because as long the best modes of operation are not employed, it is back to square one. In respect of this, what is the first step in ensuring the best form of lawn maintenance?
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    The word 'lawn'

    I was breaking down the word lawn mower and began to look into the history of their invention. Someone also mentioned that the popularity of the lawn sports contributed to further invention of the mower. How true are these sentiments?
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    Snow throwers

    With winter approaching, most folks are devising ways of removing the snow that can hamper movement if not removed. A good method to remove snow is by use of the gas engine operated stone throwers. Besides making work easier, snow throwers give you a chance to return to the comfort of your...
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