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Is it legal to drive a lawn mower on the road in Michigan?

Is it legal to drive a lawn mower on the road in Michigan? They are not allowed on highways. This is pretty standard, but lawnmowers are not permitted on highways. They are unable to reach the speeds set by the roadway, and even if they are able to it is just not safe. Lawnmowers are not built as high as tractors or cars, which can make them hard to see. Can you drive a lawn mower down the road? You can ride your lawnmower on any public road, street or highway in the U.S., but it's probably not a good...

Q&A

What is SAE 30 equivalent to?

What is SAE 30 equivalent to? SAE 10W is equivalent to ISO 32, SAE 20 is equivalent to ISO 46 and 68, and SAE 30 is equivalent to ISO 100. As you can see, there is a bit of a difference between ISO 68 and SAE 30. The viscosity of the fluid largely determines the oil temperatures within which the hydraulic system can safely operate. Can I use SAE 5W-30 in place of SAE 30? 5w-30 is fine to use. It has the same flow rate as SAE30 at normal operating temps. The way oil works is, the first number...

Lifehacks

What would kill a cherry tree?

What would kill a cherry tree? The cause is a fungal disease called Brown Rot Blossom Blight. The blight attacks fruit trees such as fruiting and flowering apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches and plums. Fungus spores infect the tree blossoms in the spring, when the blooms begin to age. Many tiny black spores begin to cover the dying flowers. How long does a cherry tree last? Most cherry blossom trees only live for 30 to 40 years, according to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (which is home to some of the oldest cherry blossoms in the United States). But some species can...

Tips

Does riding lawn mowers have fuses?

Does riding lawn mowers have fuses? If you think your riding lawn mower has blown a fuse, trying to locate that fuse may be the most challenging step in replacing it. While different lawn mower manufacturers have located the fuse holder in different areas of the lawn mower, the best place to start looking is near the mower's battery, according to Sears. Why does my riding lawn mower keep blowing fuses? Most often, the cause of a blown fuse in a riding lawn mower is a short circuit, which happens when a damaged wire or failed component lets electrical current...

Tips

How do you kill a yard full of weeds?

How do you kill a yard full of weeds? In the fall, seed your lawn and aerate if necessary. Give your turf one last short mow and fertilization treatment before winter. Come spring, start fresh with pre-emergent and hand pick any lingering weeds. Mow your lawn regularly in spring and summer, being careful not to remove more than a third of grass at a time. What's the best way to kill weeds in a garden? The stuff you buy at the grocery store has only 5% acetic acid and is great for cleaning and all sorts of household tasks, but...

Guidelines

Why are my oak leaves turning yellow?

Why are my oak leaves turning yellow? Yellowing leaves are often the result of chlorosis, or lack of chlorophyll (which makes leaves green). This yellow is usually the due to some necessary minerals being unavailable in the soil which can be the result of an alkaline soil or poor drainage in the hole. Why are my tree leaves light green? Chlorosis is the yellowing of leaves caused by a lack of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the “green” that trees synthesize from sunlight's energy and the water and nutrients taken up by a tree's root system. It's what makes tree leaves green....

Lifehacks

Are evergreen bagworms harmful?

Are evergreen bagworms harmful? Bagworm larvae grow and feed on trees causing plant damage. These pests can be dangerous and costly to landscaping plants, but they pose no threat to human health. Large infestations of these pests may damage or cause trees and shrubs to die from defoliation. What does a bag worm turn into? Adult males transform into moths in four weeks to seek out females for mating. The female never leaves the cocoon, requiring that the male mate with her through the open end at the back of the case. Will a tree recover from bagworms? On deciduous...

Q&A

Why are the leaves on my weeping cherry tree turning brown?

Why are the leaves on my weeping cherry tree turning brown? Fungal diseases such as root rot can turn the leaves brown. A lack of water contributes to defoliation and color changes. Sun scald, brought on by excessive light and heat without adequate water, causes leaf discoloration. Nutrient deficiencies in the soil also cause the leaves to turn brown. How do you revive a dying cherry blossom tree? If you really want to save it, why not dig it up, loosen the soil in a large and deep area by digging with a shovel to break everything up, then refill...

Q&A

What climate zone is 8a?

What climate zone is 8a? Zone 8: The zone minimum average temperature is 10° to 20°F. Zone 8a: The zone minimum average temperature is 10° to 15°F. Zone 8b: The zone minimum average temperature is 15° to 20°F. What does hardiness zone 8a mean? Zone 8a has an average minimum winter temperature of 10-15 °F. When you purchase a plant that is described as “hardy to zone 8”, it means that the plant can withstand a range of minimum temperatures (zone 8a and 8b) from 10 °F to 20 °F . What plants will grow in zone 8a? Being in...

Guidelines

How do you kill avocado mites?

How do you kill avocado mites? Heat waves (several consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 100 F accompanied with low humidity < 50%) kill immature and adult persea mites. Orchards that are 20+ miles inland have less persea mite infestations because the groves have consistently higher temperatures and lower humidity. Does neem oil kill persea mites? How does neem oil kill mites? Neem oil insecticide kills some pests after they have eaten leaves sprayed with it, while it repels others with its strong smell. Neem oil is used to control many pests, including whitefly, aphids, Japanese beetles, moth larvae, scale, and...