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Why is it important to have a gap wedge?

Why is it important to have a gap wedge? This is exactly why having a gap wedge has become more important. For example, a Callaway Steelhead XR pitching wedge has 44 degrees of loft. If you had a sand wedge that was 56 degrees of loft, that would leave an enormous gap in yardage between the two clubs. Why is it important to have a wedge loft? Wedge loft is important in this area of the game because you want more options. I strongly recommend that every golfer should visit a knowledgeable fitter at some point, and make sure that...

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Why does my snowblower keeps stalling?

Why does my snowblower keeps stalling? A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the snowblower for a long period of time. If the fuel cap vent is clogged, air won't be able to enter the tank and a vacuum or “vapor lock” will occur. This stops the flow of fuel to the carburetor causing the engine to stall. How do I know if my snowblower has a clogged carburetor? The engine is sluggish or jerks. This could be the cause of the engine running lean, due to an imperfect air-fuel ratio. If this is the case,...

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How do you free up a seized lawn mower engine?

How do you free up a seized lawn mower engine? Seized Engine You may be able to free the piston by removing the spark plug and manually rocking the blade. Be sure to wear leather gloves when you do this. Spray a generous amount of spray lubricant or penetrating oil into the spark plug hole, and wait for 10 minutes before rocking the blade. Can I fix a seized engine? If your engine has seized up while you're driving, there's nothing you can do about it short of an intensive engine repair or replacement. Fill the cylinders with engine oil...

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Are lawns monoculture?

Are lawns monoculture? Many lawns are what's known as a monoculture, in which one plant is exclusively cultivated. Those plants are often non-native turfgrasses such as Bermuda grass from Africa and centipede grass from Asia, which require care to maintain. What is monoculture grass? A monoculture is any environment where there is only main organism in the area. Usually, it refers to some environment where only a single species of plant is growing. How do you make a biodiverse lawn? Have fun adding to the biodiversity of your garden and enjoy nature's bounty and diversity.Attract birds to your garden. Add...

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What is the toughest grass for lawns?

What is the toughest grass for lawns? The "toughest" grasses (considering only that characteristic) are the sports-turf grasses like common Bermuda, hybrid Bermuda or zoysia. These grasses have a trailing growth habit and handle heavy foot traffic better than cool-season grasses (like fescues). What is the best grass seed for hard to grow areas? Augustine Grass for Southern California. Sapphire® St. Augustine is one of the best turfgrass varieties for Southern California because of its ability to withstand the hot, dry climate. What grass seed do professionals use? raZor Fescue raZor Strong Creeping Red Fescue is an excellent shade tolerant,...

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How old is Lawnboy?

How old is Lawnboy? Hear this out loudPauseIn 1934, the original Lawn-Boy lawn mower was manufactured by the Evinrude Company, becoming the first one-handed reel power mower introduced to the American public. What happens at the end of lawn boy? Hear this out loudPauseAt the story's end, Lawn Boy and Arnold sell a stock worth $485,000 - and after revealing this to his parents, his father faints. His grandmother says to him, "You know, dear, Grandpa always said, take care of your tools and they'll take care of you." (look how this turned out!) What happens in lawn boy? Hear...

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How much muriatic acid does it take to kill algae in pool?

How much muriatic acid does it take to kill algae in pool? If you have a pH reading of 7.8 or higher, and an average size (15,000 gallons) in-ground pool, you should add 1/4 gallon (a quart) of muriatic acid, and re-test after the water has circulated for an hour. Will muriatic acid clear green pool? Your pool is probably a green cloudy mess, so you'll want to add two chemicals to begin the clearing process: Pool Acid – also known as Muriatic Acid. Pool Bleach (bought in the big yellow jugs) also known as Sodium Hypochlorite. What does muriatic...

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How much does a yard of gravel cover at 2 inches?

How much does a yard of gravel cover at 2 inches? Using 2 inches for the depth, the following measurements are a guide to the amount of gravel coverage per ton: 1/4 to 1/2 inch gravel, 100 square feet per ton; 1/2 to 1 inch gravel, 90 square feet per ton; and 1 1/2 to 2 inches gravel, 80 square feet per ton. How many square feet does a bag of gravel cover? One 2 cubic foot bag (soils and mulches) covers approximately 8 square feet to a depth of 3″. One 75 pound bag (gravel, sand) covers approximately 4...

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Do willow trees have invasive roots?

Do willow trees have invasive roots? Problems With Willow Tree Roots Weeping willow tree roots are aggressive, invasive and shallow, and they can spread up to three times the length of the tree (from the trunk to the canopy). Do willow trees make a mess? They do well in wet soil and open ground. They are fairly "messy" trees because they get big (40 feet tall and wide or more) and drop an increasing number of those narrow little leaves as they grow. Because weeping willows are such fast growers, they also tend to be weak-wooded and often drop branches...

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Is it bad to trim pine trees?

Is it bad to trim pine trees? Although it's best to take care of broken and mangled branches right away, you should avoid pruning in late summer or fall whenever possible. Trimming pine trees to shorten the branches is usually a bad idea. Cutting into the woody part of a branch stops the growth of that branch and, over time, it will look stunted. Can pine trees be trimmed? Although pine trees don't need much attention, you should still take care of your pine with an occasional trim. Pruning your tree of the dead, damaged, or diseased branches will ensure...