http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk (alt.home.lawn.garden) A newsgroup dedicated to lawn growing, maintainance and lawn problem solving. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:47:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188300&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:12 GMT How can I replace the spur gear on the bottom of the steering shaft of
my lawn tractor. I've got the shaft apart except for the two bushings
that carry the shaft through the horizontal plate that supports the
steering mechanism. To get the shaft out requires getting the
bushings out, but how? Do I squeeze them? Is there a groove in the
shaft such that I must expand the bushings? John Deere told me to
talk to the local dealer but he wants to sell me an $80 transport,
service at $100/hour and the expensive parts. I can't afford any more
than the parts! Please advise.
]]> Lawns http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188300 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188264&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:25:34 GMT 1.
Q: How should I water my lawn?
A: You should water deeply and infrequently. The goal for most lawns is 1" per week, and it is best if that is delivered "all at once" instead of over several days.

2.
Q:When Should I Cut My Grass?
A: Lawns should be maintained at a height of around 3 inches. Cutting grass too short will cause lawn stress and will also increase the amount of weeds in your lawn.

3
Q: How do I level a bumpy lawn?
A: You can fill in low spots with a one quarter inch layer of topsoil or sand. You may have to gradually fill in a low spot to avoid smothering the grass. Another alternative is to lift the sod with a shovel, fill with sand or topsoil, and replace the sod.

4.
Q: When Do I Apply Lawn Fungicides?
A: They should be applied May - August as needed. We have both granular and liquid.

5.
Q: How Often Should My Lawn Be Aerated?
A: Hudgins recommends having your lawn aerated prior to any seeding. Spring and fall are both okay or just fall. ]]> Lawns Ian Sean http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188264 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188255&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:25 GMT put down a new lawn from sod about a month ago and it all seems to be doing what it should, and most of the sod has rooted nicely to the (all new) topsoil... put down a new lawn from sod about a month ago and it all seems to be doing what it should, and most of the sod has rooted nicely to the (all new) topsoil below.

There are though two small areas where the sod has no roots showing at all - lift and see, it is as though the sod had just been layed!? (Same top soil, same watering, etc etc etc). Despite no roots, grass looks good!

Any explanations welcome.

In one location there does seem to be some creepy crawly type scurrying when the sod is lifted....can there be root munchers?

Thanks for any help. ]]> Lawns four_candles http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188255 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188186&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:26:40 GMT Hi, I want to buy my brother an electric scarifier.

Would prefer a rear collection box (so that he can use it without it).

Large(ish) flat lawn.

I've seen a number online such as Draper, Bosch, Makita, Alko etc etc.

Not too bothered about the "aerator" function - although any reviews greatly welcome.

Smallish budget - up to £150.

Thanks,

Silver Fox ]]> Lawns Silver Fox http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188186 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188190&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:40:31 GMT Anvil lopper or bypass lopper - why would you pick one over the other? Thanks Anvil lopper or bypass lopper - why would you pick one over the
other?

Thanks
]]> Lawns Doc http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188190 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188103&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:09:03 GMT We have a frog living in our only rain water tank. Don't know what it's
living on but it has been there for months. As this is our only drinking
water supply, is a live frog going to contaminate the supply? Should we try
to remove the frog? If so, how do we do this? Swim around with a net? The
tank is above-ground, fiberglass, about 10 feet diameter and 6 feet high
with an insect screen where the rain water enters.

Jane


]]> Lawns http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188103 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188040&goto=newpost Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:38 GMT I getting contradictory advice on tending to my newly planted mums.
I've been told by one good friend, who lives in Queens, NY, that late
every fall, he cuts his mums down to the soil line and every year they
come back bigger and bushier. And I've been told by a local North
Jersey friend who has hothouses, and grows commercial flowers for a
living that I should only prune to shape them in the late fall and
that cutting them to the soil line will only kill them.
The area where I planted them will have snow piled on them by my
town's snow plows, so I'd prefer the cut to soil line method, if
feasible. Still, I'd like to know whose advice I should follow.
]]> Lawns rpixley http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=188040 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=187976&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:25:34 GMT I have some very persistent moss and clover, plus some other horrid weeds, in my lawn. My parents helped me treat is a few years ago, which helped, but the... I have some very persistent moss and clover, plus some other horrid weeds, in my lawn. My parents helped me treat is a few years ago, which helped, but the problems are back with a vengeance.

Apart from ripping it up and starting again, what should I do?

The lawn is 7 years old, was turf, probably cheap, and on good soil, but likely full of builders waste (the borders and patio were a nightmare to dig).

Cannot afford to waste my money doing the wrong things. Do not want a fantastic lawn, just a nice grassy, neat lawn with no moss or weeds, so my son can enjoy it more. ]]> Lawns jonbey http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=187976 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=187906&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:51:42 GMT Trying to revive the old girl, does anyone have any info on them? i understand parts are hard to come by? Trying to revive the old girl, does anyone have any info on them? i understand parts are hard to come by? ]]> Lawns gsigreg http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/showthread.php?t=187906