lawn mower for putting green.HELP!?

Darren

okay.my parents have decided to let me get a putting green for my backyard because we have the right soil etc and it will be relitivly in-expensive.but they are not paying hundreds for a putting green mower that will cut it at the correct hight.
i understand that you need a cylinder mower and not a rotary.i have looked at some basic cylinder mowers that are in-expensive but the problem is that they only cut down as far as 10mm.i need it to cut down to 4-6 mm for it to be the correct length.

so.im wondering,if you take the wheels off the mower (which cuts at 10mm)and put on smaller wheels..then it would be lower and cut at a lower hight..would that work?
need feedback.
Thanks!

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This should be of help to you.
http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/landscaping-and-gardening/putting-a-putting-green-on-your-garden-or-lawn.php

How to start a small Lawn Care Business?

Kevin C

Hey there, I'm currently in college and am looking to start up a small lawn care business next summer. I've been working at Mcdonalds the past 2 years and won't be able to stand another summer in that place. Anyways, I've already got a truck and trailer and push mower and weedeater, so I need help picking out a mower. I'd probably look into zero turns but the prices seem pretty steep, even used. And I'm not sure about a regular riding mower, if itd be fast/efficient enough. I'd be mowing mainly large home gardens and maybe small pastures. I definatly dont have more than a grand to drop on a mower to start off with. What's a good mower I should start looking for and pricerange? Also is there anything that I might not be aware of yet? Anybody with some experience in this, help me out please, Thanks

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Kevin start small and build up leave riding mowers and zero turn mowers alone .

Best advice i can give is to google your question and there is a lot of information out there read and adapt what suits you i had a look to many to link and if did you might not look at another one which would have been very handy. the main theme is start with what you have how not to get screwed another word not paid for your labour and tells what equipment to use etc.

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how to change oil in sears garden lawn mower?

Daniel F

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At the very base of the mower is a plug with a square end. Run the engine for five minutes to get the engine and oil hot. Best to ware gloves so you do not burn your hand on hot oil. Undo the base plug and allow the oil to drain fully out the old oil. Replace the plug and refil with 20 oz of fresh 10-30 oil to the correct level.

50 years of fixing and repairing small engines.

Which is the better lawn mower?

mike

i'm in the market for a new lawn mower and was wondering which one is better.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07138901000P?vName=Lawn+%26+Garden&cName=Walk-Behind+Lawn+Mowers&sName=Push+Mowers

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07138819000P?vName=Lawn+%26+Garden&cName=Walk-Behind+Lawn+Mowers&sName=Push+Mowers

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100087738&N=10000003+90015+527116

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100614795&N=10000003+90015+527116
my lawn is a fairly small lawn, but the grass tends to grow a few inches tall...

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I really can't tell from the links. It more depends on how big your yard is, and do you really need to bag the grass. If you have a large lawn, you will want a wider mower and at least a 5 horsepower engine, 6 horsepower if you are bagging.
On a small lawn, a 3.5 horsepower mower will work, 5 horsepower if you are bagging.

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How to start a small Lawn Care Business?

Kevin C

Hey there, I'm currently in college and am looking to start up a small lawn care business next summer. I've been working at Mcdonalds the past 2 years and won't be able to stand another summer in that place. Anyways, I've already got a truck and trailer and push mower and weedeater, so I need help picking out a mower. I'd probably look into zero turns but the prices seem pretty steep, even used. And I'm not sure about a regular riding mower, if itd be fast/efficient enough. I'd be mowing mainly large home gardens and maybe small pastures. I definatly dont have more than a grand to drop on a mower to start off with. What's a good mower I should start looking for and pricerange? Also is there anything that I might not be aware of yet? Anybody with some experience in this, help me out please, Thanks

Answer
Kevin start small and build up leave riding mowers and zero turn mowers alone .

Best advice i can give is to google your question and there is a lot of information out there read and adapt what suits you i had a look to many to link and if did you might not look at another one which would have been very handy. the main theme is start with what you have how not to get screwed another word not paid for your labour and tells what equipment to use etc.

What lawn mower should I get for under $300?

Jessica B

Hi there...I am thinking about getting a lawn mower, and have a small front and small back yard, not a whole lot of space. I want something good quality though, that will last. I do not want to spend over $300 though....recommendations?

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Buy a used mower. You'll pay half or less of the original cost new. Go to the biggest general lawn and garden machine dealer in your area and kick the tires, and/or check out local ads, including Craigslist.
Once there, it should at least start. Maintenance or a tune up after that is pretty easy.

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How do I know what weight oil to use in a particular small engine? I no longer have the owner's manual.?

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Ron P

I have a mower, garden tractor, generator and snow blower.

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Hmmmm. There's alot of incorrect info being given to this point. MTD stands for Modern Tool and Die. Although MTD has bought up alot of other brands, Murray is not one of them.

Lawn tractors all use 4 stroke motors in them, as do most snowblowers, lawn mowers and generators. There are the odd exceptions but those are few and far between. If there is a crankcase for oil to go into, then the engine is definitely a 4 stroke. As several people have already suggested, 30 weight motor oil is the first choice for air cooled engines in outdoor power equipment. However, straight grades of motor oil are getting a bit harder to find these days so you can also use a multi-grade oil such as 15W40, 20W40 or 20W50 in everything except the snowblower. I would use 10W30 or 5W30 in that engine because it is only used during cold weather and that particular multigrade will help it spin over a bit easier in sub-zero temps. My personal preference is Shell's Rotella T oil but any direct equivelant is fine. Just make sure you change the oil every 25 hours hours MAX and keep the oil level filled to the line inbetween changees.

What is the machine that gardeners use called?

Q. What is the machine that they use on the border of the grass and concrete? It's a tiny lawn mower kind of thing with a circular blade in it and it makes a scraping noise when it hits the concrete. It's very annoying and I'd like to know what it is called and what the purpose of it is. Thanks!

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An edger?

An edger (also known as a lawn edger or stick edger) is a garden tool used to cleanly separate a lawn from a walkway or other paved surface, such as a concrete sidewalk or asphalt path. Edgers may be manual or automated, typically employing a small two-stroke gasoline motor or an electric motor. Use of an edger defines a clear separation between the lawn and the walkway, imparting a finished appearance that is neater than can be achieved by merely mowing over the border of the lawn and walkway (which frequently permits tufts of low-growing grass to hang over onto the walkway, resulting in an irregular or ragged appearance).

lol!

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Who has decorative wood chips as a lawn?

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Our lawn mower broke, we can't afford to get another one right now. Our grass never really took so it's not a beautiful lawn anyway... So I was thinking of taking all the grass out and laying decorative wood chips down. Do they stay or would they blow away in the wind?

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I put down cedar mulch. . .supposed to be better and not float away when it rains. I put down plastic that absorbed water and then tons of cedar chips. Now years later the cedar mulch has broken down into compost and everything is growing on top of the plastic. I'm switching to lava rocks and stone walkways and a good deal more cement. If you have a large yard, it will take a fortune to put down chips thick enough to stop the grass from growing through. It is the plastic that really helps with that. Look for a used lawnmower or if your yard is small, use your weedeater. I'm slowly adding beds and getting rid of grass. I want a huge garden. . flower garden. . .I also have a huge veggie garden. I'm slowly making islands of plants surrounded by mulched walks that will become stone (cement) walking paths. I have less grass every year and bigger gardens. And love it.
Almost forgot the down side. . .bugs, termites and lots of $.

What should I know before building a garden shed in my backyard?

Korey

For my senior project, i a building a garden shed i my backyard. I was wondering what i may need to know or what questions i should be asking myself regarding this project. Where should i start??? Any advice will be appreciated!

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Your first step should be to check with your city or town office. There may be restrictions on the size of a shed or you may have to have a building permit. You don't want to get the shed built and then find out it does not meet the specifications that are required by your city.

Once you know that, that ask yourself the following:

What will I be storing in my shed? This will determine the size you want to build. Is it just for a few garden tools? Or is it for a lawn mower, snow blower, wheelbarrow, chainsaw and bicycles?

Will you be using the ground as the floor or using an elevated floor made with sturdy planks? I would suggest an elevated floor so that moisture stays away from the floor of the shed. You might want to consider placing your shed on skids - that way - it can be easily moved around the yard.

And consider using some eavestroughs on the shed and feed them into some rain barrels.

How big a door do you need? You don't want one that is too small and find out you can't get your lawn mower in there. Also, ensure that you can lock the door to help prevent theft.

Do you want windows for ventilation or just some vents? And if you put windows - consider putting bars in place so that vandals can't break in.

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Who has decorative wood chips as a lawn?

best lawn mower for small garden image

Our lawn mower broke, we can't afford to get another one right now. Our grass never really took so it's not a beautiful lawn anyway... So I was thinking of taking all the grass out and laying decorative wood chips down. Do they stay or would they blow away in the wind?

Answer
I put down cedar mulch. . .supposed to be better and not float away when it rains. I put down plastic that absorbed water and then tons of cedar chips. Now years later the cedar mulch has broken down into compost and everything is growing on top of the plastic. I'm switching to lava rocks and stone walkways and a good deal more cement. If you have a large yard, it will take a fortune to put down chips thick enough to stop the grass from growing through. It is the plastic that really helps with that. Look for a used lawnmower or if your yard is small, use your weedeater. I'm slowly adding beds and getting rid of grass. I want a huge garden. . flower garden. . .I also have a huge veggie garden. I'm slowly making islands of plants surrounded by mulched walks that will become stone (cement) walking paths. I have less grass every year and bigger gardens. And love it.
Almost forgot the down side. . .bugs, termites and lots of $.

What should I know before building a garden shed in my backyard?

Korey

For my senior project, i a building a garden shed i my backyard. I was wondering what i may need to know or what questions i should be asking myself regarding this project. Where should i start??? Any advice will be appreciated!

Answer
Your first step should be to check with your city or town office. There may be restrictions on the size of a shed or you may have to have a building permit. You don't want to get the shed built and then find out it does not meet the specifications that are required by your city.

Once you know that, that ask yourself the following:

What will I be storing in my shed? This will determine the size you want to build. Is it just for a few garden tools? Or is it for a lawn mower, snow blower, wheelbarrow, chainsaw and bicycles?

Will you be using the ground as the floor or using an elevated floor made with sturdy planks? I would suggest an elevated floor so that moisture stays away from the floor of the shed. You might want to consider placing your shed on skids - that way - it can be easily moved around the yard.

And consider using some eavestroughs on the shed and feed them into some rain barrels.

How big a door do you need? You don't want one that is too small and find out you can't get your lawn mower in there. Also, ensure that you can lock the door to help prevent theft.

Do you want windows for ventilation or just some vents? And if you put windows - consider putting bars in place so that vandals can't break in.

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Is it okay to clean out a lawn mower's air filter using water?

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MortalGuar

I checked the air filter, and it was clogged up with dirt. So, I washed it using a garden hose. It's now drying in our shop. Can I reuse this filter? Or do I need to just get a new one?

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Just about all small engines like mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers etc... have a sponge like air filter. The filter can be rinsed or even washed with soap and water for reuse. It is advised, once the filter is dry, before replacing it is to moisten it with a bit of clean, light oil, like 3 in one or mineral oil. This will help the filter to last longer as well as making it more effective at trapping particles.

You just need to apply a few drops to the filter then give it a few wringings to get the whole filter a light oily feel, kind of like your hands after eating buttered toast.

Will small peach tree survive after being hit with lawn mower?

ethan

The peach tree is really small and I didn't realize until too late that I ran it over with a mower. Will the tree live? It's basically like a little stick coming out of the ground that is split down the middle now.

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It might--if the root stock is intact, it may regenerate. Use some duct tape or twine and tie the two halves back together and water it well--and put a small garden fence around the tree so you don't run over it again. If it dies, replant with another tree. But give it time--it won't show new growth immediately.

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