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brooklynbemused
in Garden 11 years and 3 months ago
Where to buy interlocking pavers
Does anyone know where I can buy these interlocking pavers? They are not available at Lowes or Home Depot. Thanks
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NewOwner
in Garden 11 years and 3 months ago
Gardeners, please help me identify this supply!
My father recently brought me a huge stash of gardening supplies from my late mother. Among them is a large unmarked open bag of white…
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bbhues
in Garden 11 years and 3 months ago
Back yard lawn
We recently moved to an apartment with a fairly large back yard. There is a spot about 20 x 25 that at one time might…
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What's in this dirt?
We’ve been digging up our backyard to get rid of Japanese knotweed and have been finding pockets of this grey, gritty stuff. Does anyone know…
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NewOwner
in Garden 12 years and 4 months ago
Mosquito netting options for backyard
As typical for a green Brooklyn backyard, I have a ridiculously horrible mosquito problem – so awful that the yard is basically unusable all summer…
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NewOwner
in Garden 11 years and 5 months ago
ISO composter - tumbling or metal
Hey, Brownstoners. Does anyone have a tumbling or metal composter sitting idly in the back of your garden? I’m in the market for something off…
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widthom
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
What's this plant?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee4a79dc9b2- There’s a bunch of these in my garden… some in a raised bed and some more wild. Greenish/redish leaves. They seem healthy enough but…
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deislandgirl
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
local affordable gardener in bed stuy/crown heights
Hi – I’m looking for someone who could help me replant my shady backyard garden and maintain my full sun front garden. The backyard needs…
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ge53
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Blue Stone for sale
I have large pieces of blue stone for sale. $200\. If interested send a reply.
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akay
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
Can a gas dryer be vented through a sewer "air pipe"?
We just purchased a home and are planning to install a washer/dryer in the basement. There are currently no hookups or ventliltion and my husband…
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rwood
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
what is this plant/weed in my backyard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518a76bc0d533-.jpg Wondering if anyone knows the name of this weed comes every year, it develops pink flowers. It grows/spreads close to the ground and the…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Garden 11 years and 9 months ago
Dying Asters-- Help!
Was hoping some gardening expert here could help me out. I planted these enormous asters in terracotta planters a couple weeks ago, and although I…
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hillel
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for old large pieces of blue stones
We want to buy about 10 medium sized blue stones for our garden. 70 sf surface to cover. Anybody needs to discard some? Please let…
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spear71
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Contractor recommendation for back yard renovation
Hi, I recently worked with Eco Brooklyn on my back yard renovation, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor for a similar…
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brato
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Terrace Garden Grub Emergency!
Hello Brownstoners! I am in need of help to eliminate grubs from a potted tree (6′ tree). Its destroying the tree and before its gone…
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gates_ave
in Garden 11 years and 11 months ago
Mulch patio ... Bad Idea?
My backyard is a mess of patchy grass and weeds, mosquitoes, and plenty of tree shade and leaves on the fall. I’ve seen out of…
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chipito
in Garden 12 years ago
DOB advice
Any advice for a first time visit to the Department of Buildings? I’m doing due dilligence before a purchase so looking to see if there’s…
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cobblehillbilly
in Garden 12 years and 1 month ago
Bluestone patio
Can anyone recommend someone to help me lay a 10 X10″ bluestone patio (set on sand/gravel) in my yard? Thanks.
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