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waterboy71
Aug 11, 2010 10:57AM
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Has anyone heard of a product called GeyserStop!  It stops the flow of water when a head is broken or damaged.  Saves literally hundreds of gallons of water ever time.  It's inexpensive and works awesome.
dodgerdiva
Aug 11, 2010 5:25AM
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Just another unnecessary gadget to get you to empty your wallet. Grab a hose and do it yourself.
74jiao
Jul 27, 2010 3:06PM
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Organic fertilizer is actually soil food that nourishes the organisms, whereas chemical fertilizer feeds plants directly — but much of the chemical fertilizer runs off into lakes.
apcmali
Jul 27, 2010 1:23PM
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You'll have much better results if you keep your lawn healthy from the start.  A mistake that is frequently made by homeowners is mowing the grass too short.  It may seem like a timesaver in the short-term, but you're actually giving more weed seeds a chance to germinate by exposing them to sunlight.
apcmali
Jul 27, 2010 1:23PM
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Make sure to buy one that won't harm grasses.  Other weeds, such as the aforementioned dandelion, are best dealt with by using a post-emergence herbicide in the fall.  If you can convince your neighbors to treat their weeds also, that's even better.  After all, it doesn't matter how diligent you are in eliminating your weeds if you have an acre of crabgrass growing next door
sulpakisaaz
Jul 27, 2010 1:21PM
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Nothing ruins the look of your lawn more quickly than hundreds of yellow dandelions bobbing their heads at you every time you pull in the driveway. 
sulpakisaaz
Jul 27, 2010 1:21PM
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If you want your grass to grow well, you have to plant a strain that's suited for your area.  Zoysia grass grows well in warmer climates and will turn brown if temperatures dip below 55 degrees.  Fescue grass, on the other hand, loves cooler weather, as does bentgrass.
maddyc
Jul 27, 2010 1:11PM
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Water the lawn often throughout the summer months. Early morning, very early, like 5 a.m. is best. This allows the lawn to dry before nightfall, when fungus is most active. It's also usually a non-peak time for most towns' water supplies. Water early just a few times each week. Deep soaking encourages deep root growth, compared to light watering, which encourages the roots to stay close to the surface of the soil. Your lawn is then more susceptible to heat and drought.


maddyc
Jul 27, 2010 1:11PM
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Use a fertilizer spreader. Fertilize your lawn after mowing in addition to when the grass is dry. Fertilizer will stick to the blades of wet grass, burning the lawn in the process. Using a lawn spreader ensures equal distribution of the fertilizer across the lawn. Gauge the spreader at a low setting, and go over the area several times, ensuring each pass of the spreader overlaps the last.


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