31 March 2008 - 11:18Lawn Mower Question Can someone please help?

Aileen C asked:

I accendetally put gas oil for the weed eater in my lawn mower can someone tell me how I can fix the problem? Any suggestions or did I just ruiened my lawn mower?

Question posted courtesy of: Jeanette
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24 March 2008 - 15:39Want to buy lawn mower for basic yard, advice on what kind appreciated?

Rev. Dr. Glen asked:

Have time on my hands, and see no reason to pay the overly high price people charge for yard work.

I have a straight lawn, no golf green type look, main grasss in front and only a little in the back. Don’t want expense of riding lawn mower. Want to get one easy to work. For some strange reason when young my father did not want my brother and I to mow the yard, he didn’t either?????????????????

So am starting from scratch, but this is not rocket science. A friend warned me about not getting one that you have change each wheel for lever. Basics on buying and doing appreciated, such as dumping grass, maintaining, basically what need to do.

In addition, where to buy and about how much to pay is also a question.

Any thoughts much appreicated.

Question posted courtesy of: Cory

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23 March 2008 - 16:16Organic lawn care help–fertilizer and weed control???

m t asked:

ok…i’ve taken the first step to stop poisoning my lawn…go organic but i really have no clue about any good brands out there. i’ve looked around some websites but i could use some help with some good brand name organic lawn fertilizer and weed control…for the spring.

Question posted courtesy of: Louis
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23 March 2008 - 10:50What kind of jobs are available in Spring, TX for a 15 year old?

boo bubble asked:

Excluding the mundane babysitting, pet sitting, and lawn care options. Anyone have suggestions for a summer job? I have to pay for drivers ed as well as theatre dues.
I want to pay for things on my own. I’m very responsible and hard-working, but I can’t find a decent place.

Question posted courtesy of: Cheryl
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21 March 2008 - 23:18grass has bare spots and is brown in areas where i killed crabgrass. Will it come back or should I seed?

M L asked:

I used ortho weed be gone to kill weeds and crabgrass that were overrrunning my lawn. I went away for a few weeks and when i came back there were brown spots all over the lawn. There are not really many bare spots, but where the grass is brown the ground has become “sandy” and bumpy. Do I need to do something to the soil? I still have weeds and some crabgrass. Should I put a fertilizer with weed killer down now or just wait til the spring for that? Is it more important to seed now or to get the lawn under control with respect to weeds? Please help. The lawn was great when we moved in last year, but we did not take good care of it this year and it looks terrible. Can we get it back?????

Thanks

Question posted courtesy of: Marilyn

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21 March 2008 - 9:08I’m looking for an alternative for Tru Green lawn care. My dog is very allergic , husband won’t give up lawn.?

cojaleena asked:

My 16 year old dog is very allergic to Tru Green chem lawn. Spring being around the corner, Its time for Tru green again. My Husband does not want to stop tru green because of good results and service. But Molly really can’t take it this year. Vet confirmed allergy. Please help if you have any Ideas. Need more information before I put my foot down. We have been using for 8 years, Would 1 year off really matter. You’d think there would be enough chemicals left in the ground to have a good lawn without this year.? Molly is in great shape but I realize this is probably her last summer. It should be allergy free. PLEASE HELP
My dog doesn’t have any allergy problens. Until after the first tru green visit. She starts to itch and sneeze. Will chew at skin until raw. Vet took a scraping of her skin and confirmed allergy. When she starts to get over it there back with another application and it starts all over. It is the tru green. My groomer has confirmed also. I have seen this happen to many other dogs. If they are indeed slinging cat pee and water. Cat pee is some of strongest stuff around, could make anything sick. Shouldn’t be paying good money for that?

Question posted courtesy of: Justin
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20 March 2008 - 6:42Can u give me some advice on fertilizing fruit trees–apricot, loquat and apple?

Elfchic asked:

There are three fruit trees in my backyard—apricot, apple (dwarf), and loquat. They are established trees and have been planted for over 15 years. But they have not been fertilized of for at least 3 to 4 years. I think they have been pruned down but not carefully done–just pretty much pruned to keep the size not too big to not interfere with the wires in the neighborhood. They are planted with lawn grass around them and the lawn has been cared for–fertilized and watered regularly… so it looks healthy.

I’d like to get these trees to produce fruits again. Right now they produce tiny lil fruits that don’t look too appetizing. Leaf-growth looks good–green and plenty.

Can someone tell me if I can use Ammonium Sulfate for all three of them for fertlizer? I’m also planning on fertilizing them in early spring around Feb next year—is that a good time? I live in the bay area in California.. hardiness zone 9.

Question posted courtesy of: Clinton

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8 March 2008 - 17:00Math questions?

<3 asked:

1)Suppose the Williams Spring Water Company has two machines that bottle the spring water. Machine X fills the bottles twice as fast as Machine Y. Working together it takes them 20 min to fill 450 bottles. How long would it take each machine working alone to fill the 450 bottles?
Can you also show the work & explain?
2)Abby and wade have a lawn care service. With a riding mower, wade can mow the hospital’s lawn in 2 h. Abby witha push mower can mow the lawn in 6 h. How long would it take both of them working together to mow the hospital’s lawn”?
3)For exercise, Joseph likes to walk, and vincent likes to ride his bike. Vincent rides his bike 12 km/h faster than joseph walks. joseph walks 20 km in the same amount of time that vinent rides 44 kim. find the rate that each of them travels.
**Show work & explain?

Question posted courtesy of: Dana
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5 March 2008 - 4:15how do determine the best lawn mower in california?

LaShonda W asked:

Need to buy a new lawn mower that is easy for a woman and/or adolescent to operate. Need easy start mechanism and easy operation of mower body.

Question posted courtesy of: Jamie
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4 March 2008 - 1:11Freestyle Challenge. for writers only? (Repost)?

Glacier Natl Park asked:

Since you guys didn’t like the Kurtis Blow lyrics and my new post can’t be seen due to low rating, I’m posting here as a continuation…

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
Not even a blouse, that momma would wear;
showing nipples and pimples, and a little pubic hair.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
Arriving in crushed velvet, with Tims on his feet,
carrying a satchel of presents and holiday treats.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
Mamma was breakin’ me off with the goods,
While cousins were sleep on couches, We So Hood.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
Sirens and horns, started to blare,
and momma was startled while fixing her hair;
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
Out on my lawn, taking poops like humans,
wrecking navity scenes, disconnecting lights, I’m assuming;
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
“Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
(a chick I had dated, her favorite place was the kitchen,)
On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
(she like it real rough, with ham and all the fixin’)
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
I grabbed my shot gun and ran down the stairs,
stopped short and realized I was in my underwears;
Nicholas too.
I let off a round in the air, at the door I sent two,
Maybe deer meat would be good for the crew;
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
I decided to put the sawed off shotgun down,
I grabbed my rifle and layed down on the ground.
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
I told him, “Be easy, before I put one in your head,”
He smiled real sleasy, like he had nothing to dread.
His eyes — how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose lik
like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
I asked him what the heck he was doing here,
and he twinkled his nose and gave me a sneer.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He blew a ring of smoke, said “I’m dropping off presents,
You’ve been a good father, teaching children good lessons.”
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
I guess he was good since he held his gat,
until he reached in his sack and pulled out a bat.
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
He asked me for cookies, then asked me for milk,
then told me my wife was one hell of a milf.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
I peered through the window and wondered in awe,
Could I have been dreaming, Or did I see what I saw.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”

Question posted courtesy of: Bradley

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