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    Cleaning a mower

    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?
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    Animal waste

    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!
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    Removing the final bits of snow

    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.
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    How did you spend St Paddy's Day?

    Did you drink any green beer? They had a beer call at work and were serving green beer, I couldn't bring myself to drink it, as I am not a big fan of beer in general, let along when it is green too.
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    From seed or plants

    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?
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    Some tips when hiring a landscaper?

    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?
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    Anyone raise chickens?

    My husband wants to raise some chickens this year because of the price of chicken and eggs these days, I am just wondering how badly they will hurt my lawn.
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    Unique bed design

    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?
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    March came in like a Lion

    Well hopefully our weather gets better now, March came in like a lion, I hope it goes out like a lamb. I am so tired of winter it is not even funny!
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    Prices for used snowblowers?

    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.
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    Most Popular foods?

    What are some most popular foods for a New Year's Party? I know there is usually champagne or something to toast with, but what else do you commonly see at at New Year's Party?
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    New Year's Plans

    Do you have any big plans for New Year's Eve? The hubby is working overtime and working the next day so it will be a quiet night for me with a hot chocolate and a book, you?
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    Snowplough co op

    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?
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    Naturally Occurring Grasses

    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.
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    Winter colds

    I woke up this morning feeling awful. I have a headache, my body aches and I feel absolutely horrible. I hate winter colds. I always seem to get sicker in the winter than any other season.
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    Basic tuning up of snow blower

    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?
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    Christmas

    Is everyone ready for Christmas? Are you staying home or going to visit family in another state? We are staying home this year and family is coming to us.
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    Winter Weather

    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.
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    Wrapping Trees

    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?
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    Raking leaves just to jump in them?

    I am guilty! I raked up a huge pile of leaves today just so me and the grand kids could play in them. IT was a beautiful day today and we really had nothing better to do. Boy was it fun!
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    most annoying pest

    In your opinion what is the most annoying pest in your area? In my area I'd have to say wasps and mice. The mice get into the tiniest little crevices and make such a mess.
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    just got a phone call

    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.
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    pumpkin preserves?

    I used to visit my aunt summers when I was a kid and she used to make pumpkin preserves, has anyone ever heard of them and would you happen to have a recipe you would share with me.
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    Trailers?

    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?
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    second hand mower

    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.
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    which tractors are blue and black?

    Which tractors are blue and black? My neighbor has one but I'm not exactly on good terms with that neighbor, his dog likes to leave me deposits on my front deck, but that is a story for another time *laughs*
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    Hi from the East

    I am from the East, we have an old mower my husband has been rebuilding over and over, the poor thing currently needs a new battery and some TLC, I hope to learn some useful information I can teach my husband.
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