Archive for July, 2011
Is it possible to adjust the power of blowing/suction on a garden tool ?
Sunday, July 31st, 2011I have a combo tool. It blows the dirt, leaves etc. to create a pile with certain attachment. With a different attachments it sucks the pile of dry leaves into the bag attached that could be emptied in a waste can. Lately, it blows so hard (even after turtle/hare adjustment), that it really blows out mulch(naturally hardened over 18 months) from the flowerbed along with the dry leaves. On the other hand, its suction has gotten so weak, that the nozzle has to be held steady within an inch of the surface (say driveway, steps), to pickup the dry leaves.
I would like to increase the suction power, so I can walk around sweeping the area. At the same time, I would like to reduce the blowing power, so I can slowly move the dry leaves in a nice pile in a corner.
Thanks in advance.
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Japanese house # 9
Sunday, July 31st, 2011Yard work and the installation of a Japanese door intercom or door phone as they say. 20000 yen for the unit and its got a camera and night lights with a big color screen inside. 8000 yen more for the wire and stuff to install it. I cleared the overgrown front yard and then dug a ditch and ran the cables for the camera. I had my first experience working with Japanese PVC conduit and it was a breeze. These things are awesome! It will save a snapshot of the person who rang the doorbell when you are not home and it has led lights to illuminate the person at night. It has an adjustable camera and it can be integrated with your home phone and smoke detectors etc. With some units you can get an extra handset like a phone but it has a screen on it so you can carry it with you around the house and not miss a delivery or friend stopping by. Panasonic VL-SV31KL kit VL-MV30K video unit VL-V520L camera
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Toro Drip Irrigation for Container Gardens
Sunday, July 31st, 2011The Toro Blue Stripe Drip Starter Kit an easy all-in-one kit to get you started with drip irrigation. Lugging a watering can around or dragging the hose all over the yard can be cumbersome and time consuming. Installing drip irrigation is an easy and affordable way to get water to containers, beds and gardens without the hassle. Other benefits include water savings due to more efficient water delivery and less run off as well as the promotion of a more healthy bountiful landscape as a result of less over or under watering. The Drip Starter Kit has everything you’ll need to ditch that watering can so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful garden.
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Indoor garden help/Pacific Northwest in January?
Saturday, July 30th, 2011I would like to start an indoor container garden in my apartment and I need some assistance. I live in Oregon and we don’t get much sun light in winter months. I would put the plants in front of the window obviously, and my apartment is about 62f degrees.
Would vegetables grow under these conditions?
Listed below are the types of veggies I want to grow from seeds. Any help with the size of container, or anything at all would be a great help. Ive never gardened anything before, so consider you are talking to an idiot.
cherry tomatoes
leaf lettuce
radishes
beans
oregano
Any other easy to grow vegetable options or any other tips at all would be awesome. Thank you.
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A Growing Passion – Evelyn Alemanni’s Vegetable Garden
Saturday, July 30th, 2011How many out there consider a firearm a garden tool like a rake or shovel?
Saturday, July 30th, 2011
I just nailed two of the cutest little bunnies with an old clap-trap single shot 22 that was in my potting shed when I bought the place. They should be tasty considering they are flavored with a whole row of my cabbage.
Geeze, people what did you think I was doing, shooting neighborhood kids out of my apple trees?
I seem to have found a mole in my garden. Cute in a hedgehog sort of way. I find them good for the yard and garden and amazing to watch tunnel at full throttle. I also find it therapeutic to kick and stomp down the fresh soil with bare feet. Welcome Moley – RScott
Spectre – The term "gun" works for me and I’m ‘scary’ good with them rifled or not. Yes, I enjoy hunting it’s challenging, relaxing, healthy and even FUN but it does involve killing. I’m a rancher and I am amazed that 50% of kids in school think we grow hamburger in Styrofoam trays sitting on diapers covered in a Saran Wrap uterus. I am am pro hand gun laws and have my concealed weapons permit, it’s who I am. RScott
Sheila G – sorry. RScott
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Vegetable Gardening: Growing kang kong – easy leafy greens
Friday, July 29th, 2011What is that garden tool called that helps loosens the soil?
Friday, July 29th, 2011Black & Decker Cordless Trimmer Edger review
Friday, July 29th, 2011Reviewing a recently purchased Black & Decker cordless trimmer edger 18 volt catalog number NST2018 review. Purchased at Home Depot, also on sale at Wal-Mart. At the time of purchase both sold the items for .00. Comes with two batteries and a charger. Takes approximately 8 hours to charge, however the charge last a very long time. The trimmer also edges. It is very light, easy to handle, and versatile. No electric cord or gas and oil to handle. YouTube channel: PropagandaBuster www.youtube.com YouTube channel: PropagandaBuster2 www.youtube.com PropagandaBuster Blog: propaganda-buster.blogspot.com Black & Decker cordless trimmer edger catalog number NST2018 review Home Depot Wal-Mart propagandabuster propagandabuster2 propaganda buster tony product review Black and Decker yard work garden tools