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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?

This year's Xmas for me was more of a time to recollect and bond with my dad. Interestingly my two siblings were away(never ever happens easily)but that provided a perfect chance to share experiences and chart the way forward. I am looking forward to a full house during the New Year.

I thought of a way to customize our lawn to eke out the Christmas mood but no ideas came so instead I used the extra manpower to mow the lawn better and keep it in shape. How did you people go about it?

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.

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...

I am sure I can source for advise from a majority of you who have had a chance to work in several jobs and eventually retired. Is it normal to hate your first job after a few years down the line and at what point is it recommended that one changes careers? I am almost two years old in my...

Whenever I face confrontations I choose to remain quiet. The best defense is to remain silent. It has worked on several occasions because most confrontational people like it when you fight back.

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.

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?

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...

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?

Nowadays, we see movies themed around anything; a true story, a basketball star, music and even farming. I was kinda wondering if anyone has ever thought of making a movie centering around a lawnmower and what sort of plot it would follow...:biggrin:

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...

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...

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?

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?

Has it ever crossed your mind that wild animals are exactly that WILD! I was at the Maasai Mara recently and of all the wildlife I came across, only the giraffe and antelopes stood out as near friendly. The Buffalos, Elephants and Lions were the exact opposite. Is isolation the cause of such...

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...