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Does muriatic acid harm concrete in any way?
YES!!!!!!! It has to be diluted with water or it will eat away at the surface. I know from personal experience.
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Is diluted muriatic acid harmful to grass?
4 Percent Muratic Acid is Not Harmful Dilted Muratic Acid below 4% is not harmful to grass, but what good is it at that...
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Why is the grass in your lawn turning yellow?
the cause is short maintainance and an animal urinating on it:] -------------- There can be many reasons your grass is...
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What kind of paint can you use to paint plastic lawn furniture?
Paint to Use on Plastic Lawn Furniture One of the best and most effective brands is Krylon Fusion for plastic. The furniture...
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Will the water from backwashing a pool filter kill sodgrass?
Water from Backwashing Pool and Sodgrit depends if ur using chlorine, chlorine is high in sulfur and can burn grass out in...
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How do you green your lawn in the summer?
Green Your Lawn The single biggest reason a lawn isn't green in the summer is that people don't know how to water. Put...
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How do you get rid of ivy of any kind?
Getting Rid of Ivy You can try pulling out/cutting back the ivy that is above ground. To kill the roots, you can cover the area...
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What's the best way to find a professional to remove poison ivy plants?
Get Rid of Poison Ivy Call a tree removel service. They will have the know how. You can spray the poison ivy with Roundup...
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When you drain an above-ground pool can you safely use the water to water your moisture-starved landscape?
Using Pool Water for Lawn Irrigation Normal chroline level in pool water is nothing more than tap water out of the faucet. ...
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How do you keep frogs off the lawn?
1, May Not Be Able To I don't think you are going to be able to accomplish this. It's about impossible. Further answer - I...
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What would cause mushrooms to grow so soon in newly laid sod?
Mushrooms in Newly Laid Sod It could be a couple of things. The mushrooms could have been under the ground you laid the sod...
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Does Kentucky bluegrass or fescue grass have a thicker denser blade?
Kentucky Bluegrass verses Fescue Kentucky Bluegrass will have more density in the blade and be a thicker grass, but not by...
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How do you prevent grass from dying where dogs urinate?
Prevent Dying Grass Adding a little lime will help neutralize the urine and adjust the pH of your soil which along with...
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Would milk help grow grass?
White Milk Kills Grass So Use Chocolate Only use chocolate milk. White milk kills grass. Re: White milk in excess of...
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How do you get rid of weeds in a lawn?
Ridding the Lawn of Weeds I have tried many, many different things, and what worked best for me was something called "Weed and...
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How do you lay Zoyzia sod?
Laying Zoyzia Sod Normally, Zoyzia is not installed in the form of sod, as it is a rapidly reproducing grass. The most common...
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How do you kill Bermuda grass in Zoysia grass?
Isn't Zoysia grass supposed to choke out everything, including Bermuda?
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Will the algaecide kill your lawn grass when you drain your pool?
Pool Algaecide Will Not Kill Grass Let me say, I have never had a problem with any treated water coming from a pool that...
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How can you remove mold from the dirt in your garden?
Removing Mold From Dirt Are you sure this is mold. If the dirt has a white look to it, it is probably alcalie. Take a soil...
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What is the best way to trim back honeysuckle bushes in Las Vegas if you planted 2 last spring and their growth has been great but they are taking over the yard?
How to Trim Honeysuckle I have honeysuckle growing over the entrance to an old cellar, and it grows rapidly every year....
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Where can you find clean fill dirt?
Clean Fill Dirt One way to get that stuff is if you place a big sign in your front yard that says "NEED CLEAN FILL". This works...
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What are the laws about barb-wire fences in the city of Kokomo Indiana?
1 I don't know the specific law in Kokomo, but most cities nationwide have ordinances prohibiting the use of barbed wire...
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What is the fastest and safest way to remove weeds from your lawn without having to pull them one by one?
Fast and Safe Lawn Weed Removal Try a Weed-b-Gone spray. You pour the concentrate into a bottle, hook it up to a hose and...
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How much do lawn care businesses charge to lay 1 yard of mulch or more?
Cost of 1 Yard of Mulch You can pay about $25 a yard to have the mulch deliverd and spread it yourself. normally landscapers...
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How do you apply sod to a lawn?
The way that I have always doen it and it worked just fine was first to wet the ground real good. Then just lay the sod over it....
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If you have 6 acres of grass that is maintained weekly is there an inexpensive product that will kill wild onions chickweed and clover?
Natural and Inexpensive Weed Killer Have you looked into corn gluten? It is an effective herbicide without nasty chemicals. ...
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How do you make a greener lawn?
Make a Lawn Greener If it's already in generally good shape, nitrogen is the key. You can tell the amount of nitrogen...
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Will the backwash from a saltwater pool affect plants and trees?
1 No, saltwater is actually good for plants and trees believe it or not. If you were to drown your plants with the...
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How do you treat a bamboo shoot that has gone yellow?
Treating a Yellow Bamboo Shoot I don't know how to treat the problem per say but I think the cause is your water level...
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What herbicide can be used to kill wild onions in a lawn?
Concentrated Roundup painted directly on green portion of the plant should probably do it. 2,4,D will work also. 1 ounce to 1...
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How do you remove an oak tree without using tools?
Removing a Tree Without Tools Depending on the size of the tree, your hands could be used for the removal - yet hands could be...
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How do you level your backyard with a string level?
You simply hang the level on the string, however, you do not want a "level" yard. You want it to slope away from your home. ...
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Can liquid ammonia be used as fertilizer for your lawn?
liquid ammonia and your lawn yes . liquid ammonia can be used as a fertilizer for your lawn , you must be very sure that you...
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Can you alter sand with topsoil composite or mulch?
If you mean can you alter the plant-growing nutritional value of sand with topsoil composite or mulch, the answer is yes. ...
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What is the best way to get rid of water grass?
1 I'm not quite sure what you mean by "water grass," but in our "coastal and bayou" country, we have what we call "marsh...
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Is there a natural chemical to kill ivy?
What to Use to Kill Ivy Enough salt would do it, but nothing would grow there afterward. That's pretty "natural". Use a...
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What is the yellow-green dye-type solution that people spray on their lawn in winter and what is it used for?
The dye is helpful to the individual who is hydro seeding as it visualizes the area covered allowing proper application. ...
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What are big lawnmower wheels for?
If you are asking about the purpose of 'big' tires, I'll add that a large diameter tire will roll along the ground much easier...
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Is there a quick way to completely remove a stump?
Removing a Stump Most tree service companies have "stump grinders " that work very well on large stumps. There are also...
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How do you get rid of a large amount of weeds in your lawn?
It Will Take Time, Expense, and Hard Work Apart from a total renovation, simply follow the schedule of activities posted...
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What is a good homemade weed killer?
Homemade Weed Killer You can make a homemade weed killer using white vinegar, salt and dishwashing liquid. Most people call...
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When do you water your lawn after you fertilize it?
Best thing to do is to water it immediately after you fertilize it. Leaving fertilizer on the lawn without watering it risks the...
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Is the fertilizer used on a soccer field poisonous?
Many fertilizers, in addition to the basic components of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, contain non-clumping agents,...
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How do i keep the dirt in my yard from washing away?
A silt fence will help to stop large loss by water run off, but the fence will stop the mud at the fence boundary; you might try...
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How do you install cedar fence posts?
You need a post hole digger and cement. YOu have to measure out the area that you are putting the post. YOu can space them apart...
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What schools offer education for landscaping or groundskeeping?
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Guelph University, Canada
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How do you roll a lawn?
If you are asking about rolling with toilet paper, well that question should not be answered. Rolling a yard is considered a...
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What kind of plants do you put around a swimming pool?
Pool plantings First, what you should NOT plant. Don't plant shrubs or flowers that attract loads of bees unless they are...
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How many 12x12 inch bricks would you need to lay for a 396 foot patio?
396 A 12" x 12" brick covers an area of one square foot. Assuming your patio is 396 square feet, then you would need 396...
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How do you clean wet grass off a grass trimer?
Cleaning a Grass Trimmer I keep an old table knife and an old scrub brush in the shed, for cleaning grass clippings off the...
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How many yards of sand in a ton?
To determine the number of yards in a ton of material, the weight (or density) of the material must be known. For example; the...
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How much money does 1 cubic yard of topsoil cost?
see www.tealturf.co.uk they have the best price i can find
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How do you get rid of dandelions?
From http://mydandelionisaflower.org: Here are some alternative methods to get rid of dandelions (if you must!) without the use...
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How is a lawn killed?
Lawn is killed by herbacides, lack of proper watering, fungus, insect infestation, and excessive fertilizing
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How much is an 80 lb bag of cement?
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=concrete%20mix
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What is the square feet of a lot with the dimensions 130x133x68x72?
square footage I assume your dimentions mean the lot is not even on both sides such as 133x72? Approx. sq. footage is 9,202...
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How do you plant a lawn?
The easiest way is to use sod pieces, either solidly or with some space apart from one another. You'll want to have a level area,...
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How do you rectify a waterlogged area along the backyard lot line when there is no drain and the yards on all sides are higher?
The always want your yard at a slant away from your house or other buildings...preferably having some sort of drainage system...
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How do you fix a mosquito magnet?
Depends on what's wrong right? The most common problem is the flame constantly blowing out. The orific that supplies gas to these...
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How do you remove poison ivy vines from fence posts?
There are several chemicals available that will kill poison ivy. Check with your local lawn and garden store to see what they...
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Will putting diatomaceous earth in mole tunnels in my lawn cause the moles to bleed to death?
no, its finely crushed shells that act like glass and scratch through insects exoskeleton causes them to dehydrate and die. moles...
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What kind of shrubs will suck up excess water on your lawn?
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Is there anything that kills thistles that doesn't harm the hay around them?
2, 4 D will kill the thistles and not harm grasses. It will kill alfalfa and other broadleaf plants. There has been concern that...
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How can you repair the ground after removing a small above-ground pool The ground is now black and brown and smells rancid?
Remove Above Ground Pool Damage It sounds like mold. I suggest you wash it off good with the hose and let it sit. It will go...
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How do you get rid of moss in your lawn?
Moss is the result of high levels of moisture and fertilizer. When it dries out, the moss should go dormant. You can also add...
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How much and how often do you water your grass?
In general, it's best to water your grass deeply and infrequently rather than a little bit at a time. If you water too...
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How much does a 30-gallon plastic drum weigh?
30 gal of water weighs 250 pounds. What ever you have in it will determine the weight of the 30 gallon plastic drum.
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What is an average Cost of flagstone?
Flag stones! Well i always find flag stones can vary in price but being a stone mason myself i could give you a resonably good...
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How do you kill goose grass?
Spread table salt on and around base of plant and let it stay there until goose grass is dead, not just wilting - usually 4 to 6...
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Where can you find replacement parts for a canopy swing purchased at Wal-Mart?
Hi: There is a website that makes replacement swing cushions and canopies for the Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, Lowes, and other...
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How do you use citronella torches?
You fill the torch area with the liquid and have to have a soaken wick, in there, too. You light it and adjust the flame. Always...
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What is a good homemade weed killer that will kill weeds but does not harm grass?
At this time to my knowledge there is no such thing as a weed killer that is selective enough not to kill grass. Your best bet is...
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If you put Roundup on the wild onions in your lawn will it kill your Bermuda grass?
1 Unless the label says it will not harm your lawn, Roundup will kill the Bermuda grass, try using Weed B Gone, it will not...
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How do you obtain residential property line definitions?
Contact your local County Clerks office and they will transfer you to the appropriate department. They are available on the web...
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How much gravel can a dump truck hold?
depends on the size of the dump truck The size of the dump box (example if it can hold 10 cubic yards) and the legal loading...
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What is the price per ton for gravel in Virginia?
Between $17 and $23 dollars per ton for #57 and #5.
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Do's and don't's for lawn's?
Sometimes it's good to over turn your grass and lay composted manure and grass seed down, then lay wooden sticks going in rows...
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How long will a salt application keep grass and weeds from re-infestation?
Depends on the climate. This is not an environmentally-friendly way to kill weeds. Salt buildup will prevent a large number of...
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Your dog is sneezing licking her paws and scratching her body a lot?
Sounds like she may have fleas or something....get some flea shapoo and flea cream (spot on) its called in the uk you just put it...
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Is dwarf pampas grass invasive?
No. the root system is shallow and extends only as far as the plant is big. However if the irrigation system is installed poorly...
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What covering would work on river rock on patio?
I think you should go for an Aluminum Patio Cover. We purchased one a while back and are in love with it, try searching online...
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Where does grass seed come from?
it has been discovered in 2021 grass and seed come from the ground and some times from mountains
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Will centipede grass come back after a hard freezeit has turned a very dark green?
mine did.
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What are the dimensions of 1 yard of top soil?
10' x 10' x 3"
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How many square feet are 165 acres?
Over seven million There are 43,560 square feet in one acre. Therefore, 43,560 times 165 acres = 7,187,400 square feet. I...
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How do you get rid of mushrooms on your lawn?
get rid of mushrooms? That wasn't terribly helpful.
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Can bamboo be a weed killer?
It's a killer weed! It's not so much a weed killer as a killer weed! Many people consider bamboo to be a weed -- a noxious...
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How can land be treated for fleas bothering outside semi-tame cats who cannot be treated topically?
Treat Your Land for Fleas Call a vet's office and see what they recommend. Powdered Malathion helps. If you prefer a...
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How do you change the chain on a stihl 031av saw?
Fitting a Stihl 031AV Chainsaw chain Undo the two nuts on the right hand side and remove that side cover. The rod which...
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Where should you dispose of weeds and grass clippings?
If you have enough room, you may want to start a compost pile. It is very eco-friendly and can be done with grass, peach pits,...
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How do you get rid of moles in the yard?
You have a double problem. The reason you have moles/voles is because you have a grub infestation under your lawn. The...
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How do you get rid of bumble bees in your grass?
Unfortunately, at certain times of the year they can get dormant (lazy) and can walk on the grass or fly low to the grass. Just...
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What is Masonry?
Masonry is another word for stone or brickwork
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What is goose grass?
Goose grass is a weed that is some what white in the middle it is a weed and highly undesirable spray it with round up
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Does soap kill weeds?
Does soap kill weeds?"
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How do you get rid of sand gnats from the yard and by the windows if you live in Savannah Georgia?
Need to treat the area using a product called permethin. this should be available from a feed store. Treat the area again in...
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How to sharpen a hedge trimmer?
How to Sharpen a Hedge Trimmer I have been sharpening my electric hedge trimmer for the 32 years I've owned it. It sees a lot...
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What is best way to attach house numbers to a large rock?
I would suggest first making-out a stencil for the numbers, then placing each stencil on the rock where you want the number to be...
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How do you plant a garden?
In order to plant a garden that you will be happy with for years to come, you must first spend some time planning for it. Will...
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Can extreme temperatures affect the performance of chemical Roundup?
I am not sure about cold weather, but I do know that the effectiveness of any of that type of poison is inhibited by heat . My...
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