I have been doing this for years when I am thirsty and outside working, but this past weekend my mother in law told me I was poisoning myself with lead. Is this enough lead that I could have seriously health concerns later in life, or is it a small amount that I should be fine?
Rick, supposedly the lead is in the hose. That was the point she was making. I looked it up and she is right, there is lead in most hoses. I am just wondering if anyone knows the amount and if it is dangerous to drink. I think I agree with the builders comment the most so far.

I am not talking about anything but lead. I know about other dangers, but that is not my question.

If my question doesnt make sense, i’m asking that if by when he said delay mowing for 72 hours, does that 72 hours include monday, in which case i could cut the grass today (thurs) or is it 72 hours from monday, in which case i would have to cut it tomorrow (fri)
wow i feel like an idiot. thanks everybody for the answers!

what is that going to do to my parent’s water bill?
She said she thought she turned it off, but she actually turned it all the way on. She left it laying pointed toward the side and back of the house, and no one ever goes around to that side in the back yard. The only way my parents figured it out was when there was no water pressure in the house at all.

Are there any cut offs or limits to how much they will charge you, or is "the sky the limit" on what the bill can be?

Have you always wanted to grow your very own garden but weren’t sure how to make it happen? Have you ever bought flowers at the store and thought to yourself “I wish I could grow these at home”? Have you ever paid for your produce at the grocery store and thought “why don’t I ever grow my own? It would save me money and they would taste better”? How many times do you wish you could grow your own herb garden and save yourself some money? How many times do you look at your apartment or house and think “there’s no way a garden can fit in here!” Here is some good news: gardens can be grown pretty much everywhere, even indoors. Here are some tips and tricks to help you begin your garden.

Take a look around your space–be objective! If you don’t have very much space outdoors for gardening you are just going to have to settle for an indoor garden and the plants that you can grow inside until you find some place that is better for outdoor gardening. If you have a yard of your own, you’ll have to plan out exactly how much of that yard you want to set aside for your garden. The amount of space you have for your new garden will help you decide exactly what you can grow and how extensive your brand new garden will eventually be. For example: a small garden kept inside is not going to be a good place to grow vegetables, fruit or anything that grows on a vine.

Choose what you want to grow. No two plants are exactly alike. You will have to have specific types of soils and nutrients for all of the different plants you are going to grow. If you plan out your garden in advance you’ll be able to ensure that you have everything you need ready to go. If you aren’t smart and plan out your garden in advance you could kill your plants before they have a real chance to grow and thrive. There isn’t any rule that says that you have to only grow one type of plant in your garden but growing different types of plants requires advance planning.

Before you plant anything prepare your garden’s ground. Believe it or not, most gardens don’t have a lot of luck if you only put a few seeds in the dirt and wait for them to grow. You want to work the ground in your garden before you start planting. Clear out the debris like rocks. Till the garden’s soil so that it can get enough oxygen. Container and indoor gardens will also need some preparation work before planting can be done.

Growing your very own garden is thrilling! You’re likely already starting to envision what your garden will look like when it is healthy and thriving. Obviously a lot of work needs to be done before you get to that point. To ensure that your garden thrives you’ll have to take specific action. When you do your own prep work, keep up with gardening trends, follow expert garden tips and pay attention you will be able to make sure that the garden you get matches the garden in your mind.

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my lawn has bare spots from the drought last year (NC) and don’t know if I sould weed & feed or reseed.

I also need a motto

Pest control should be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds very true for those with vegetable and organic gardens.

The main function of rising vegetables organically will probably be defeated if they turn out to be tainted with pest control chemicals.

Here are a few long-term maintenance tricks to make pest control less damaging and extra environmentally friendly.

1. Use the physical pest management process.

This may be accomplished by way of picking grubs off by hand, creating limitations and traps and plugging holes. Snails can be found hiding in damp places below rocks and towards the bottom of these plants with strap like foliage.

2. Apply biological pest control.

Encourage predatory insects such as green lacewings and dragonflies to feed on aphids and different pests that attack your plants. You can do this by inserting a shallow bowl of water in the garden. Dragonflies especially will hover round water. Bacterial pesticides such as B. thuringiensis may be used against caterpillars.

3. Only as a final resort ought to we turn to chemical pest control.

Organic pest control methods could be successful and the substances for most of the recipes may be found within the kitchen cupboards. If chemical sprays are actually necessary, try to find the least-toxic. These embody insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, dehydrating dusts, etc.

4. Consider using safer pest control substitutes.

Recipes for different pest control include the following:

Against Green Aphids and Mites – Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and a cup of vegetable oil. Dilute a teaspoon of this answer in a cup of water and spray on aphids and mites.

Against Cockroaches – Dusts of boric acid might be applied to cracks or entry points of those insects. Bay leaves on pantry shelves may also help in warding off these critters.

Make certain that the chemicals you employ are made specifically for the insects you are targeting.

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realy need to know

We are new home owners and have no clue about lawn care.
Until y’day our lawn was taken care by trugreen ,but we found their services are very expensive and got it cancelled.They areated our lawn y’day.Don’t know what we have to do next before winter starts.
Need help with lawn care tips ,season wise along with product names.This info would be of great help.Thanks in advance.