Is this a Saskatoon serviceberry? If so, can one tell which one?
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Do I need a new mower? If so, which one?
Comments (2)"I have a 1990 Toro GTS 5 with the suzuki 5hp, bbc, 3sp rear bagger - GREAT mower! I use it to mow my 1/3 acre yard and have done my best to preserve it because I like it and how it cuts so much. On top of that, so many of the new mowers just seem cheaply built for the money - my toro is SOLID!" RB> There are well made expensive mowers sold now as there were when you bought the Toro. "Anyway, it's been running and cutting great with the bag on, but I put the mulching attachment on the other night (after not using it for about 2 years) and started having some problems. In moderately heavy grass, the mower bogged down significantly and as it did, started knocking - severely." RB> It's generally not a good idea to mulch heavy grass, especially if it is at all damp. Take small cuts until you get the grass down and then do mulching cuts frequently. Many perfectly good mowers will choke up if you try to mulch too much a time. You might look for a buildup of cut grass under the deck. "It knocks every time it boggs down and knocks louder and louder the more it boggs. The grass was heavy, but not heavy enough to clump up or even notice any clippings. Mower has always been well maintained and blade is sharp - it's a high lift blade, oil is full. I'm forced to mulch lately in an attempt do everything I can to improve soil conditions. " RB> Although it is possible that the motor is suddenly giving out I doubt it. A knocking or banging sound is common when too much grass is built up under the deck. So check that out first. If that doesn't do anything, I would ask your local mower shop to take a look at the BBC mechanism and evaluate the engine. RB> I have to assume the motor is wearing out - being that under load, it's severely underpowered." RB> There are several other possibilities, so eliminate them before buying into the less likely choice of a worn out motor. "I have a backup motor, but it is just as old, so I can't rely on it for much longer either. Should I consider replacing the mower? " RB> Not yet. "I've been looking around on the internet and narrowed it down to two mowers I would consider. The JD JX75 and the Honda commercial HRC216HXA." RB> Unless you are running a lawn mower business why do you want a commercial grade mower. Seems like gross overkill for a 1/3 acre lot. "I want a bbc, set speed trans (no personal pace), and a honda, suzuki, or kawasaki engine (no briggs for me - no disrespect, just have seen too many that don't last and/or burn oil)." RB> There's not an engine made by a major manufacturer that won't last 30 years IF it and the rest of the mower is maintained properly. It is just as easy to abuse and burn out a Kawasaki engine as it is a Tecumseh. "Would prefer to pick up a nice used one but may buy a new one, IF you agree that I need to buy a new one! Would you tell me to look at any other mowers? Toro Pro-line's look good too, but not quite as user friendly as the JD or Honda. Should I just rebuild the motor in my current Toro? Help! " RB> Unless you have a burning desire to buy new equipment why not try to fix what you have. It's only 15 years old....See MoreNespresso Machine? If So, Which One?
Comments (106)Well when my coffee maker died a couple of weeks ago, I decided to try the new dual machine. The verdict is still out and luckily Sur la Table has a very generous return policy. The coffee and espresso are both very good (I have an older Nespresso so wasn't concerned about quality). I also like not having a grinder, plus the stray grounds, on my counter. My biggest complaint about the machine is that the coffee is not as hot as I would like it and I generally zap it in the microwave for a bit after brewing which is a hassle. I plan to use it a bit more and then decide to keep or return....See Morenutritional deficiency (if so, which one?) or fertilizer burn?
Comments (2)whats the soil like ? it could be a PH issue, or a water and PH issue. do you have compost or mulch on top ? a foliar spray with micro-nutrients could help. in a couple of days if there is a big change, then it may have been lacking those nutes....See MoreHelp! Which one/ones to buy?
Comments (7)The number of choices of clematis varieties is amazing and a bit overwhelming, isn't it! Where are you? (minimum & maximum temperatures or zone and general location) What you can grow depends some on where you are. You will want something for support for your clematis besides the two things you have mentioned. Clematis climb by twining their leaf stems (petioles) around narrow supports, so they won't climb anything that doesn't have something 1/4" or less in diameter for them to grab hold of such as wire or netting or string or a trellis. So you will need to add something with the fence and tree so they can climb. How many feet/meters of fencing are you hoping to cover and how much managing are you willing and able to do? IME clematis by preference mostly grow up, but can be managed to grow sideways with a bit of guidance. The vine length varies considerably, so if you want to cover a lot of fence, choose varieties with longer vines, or plan to buy more of them. You said, "would prefer large flower heads. Here again, just tidy up pruning." This would mostly put you in the type 2 (sometimes called type B) pruning group which mostly have large flowers and don't need major pruning, just a light prune after the spring flowering. Most of them will bloom again in the late summer or fall if you have a long enough season. Some of these are a bit fussier if you are in a hot, humid area like South Carolina or Florida from what other experienced growers have said on this forum, though that isn't an issue for me. In my cold winters, I find that usually the type 2 vines get killed to the snow line, so I only get one bloom in late spring on the new growth. My season is too short for a second bloom. If you are in a warmer area than I am, some of the C. montana selections might work for you. They are quite large and don't need any pruning (type 1.) Flowers aren't huge, but aren't tiny either, and the vines can get long. They bloom in shades of pink and white. The type 3 prunes are generally the easiest to grow since most of them are quite vigorous. Pruning is easy (hard prune down to 2 or 3 sets of buds per stem in late winter/early spring) and they regrow quickly to their full height in spring. In my zone I find that these are my most floriferous, usually blooming for several weeks during the summer. So, to help you limit your selections, think about what type of pruning you want to do (none are difficult IMO), how long you want the vines to be, and which you are able to grow. Think about when you want flowers. For color, think about what would look nice against the terracotta fence to your eye. I'd probably go with whites and blues, but others might like pinks and reds, so it's really up to your preferences as far as color. One you have answered some of these questions and know color preference and pruning type, look around in your area (local and online nurseries) to see what is available for purchase. IMO that is easier than looking on line at lists of plants and then not being able to find one that you've fallen in love with photos of. Once you know what is available for you to buy, then go to the website Clematis on the Web. If you type in one word of the name (the search form doesn't like spaces) and leave everything else blank, you will get a link to a page just about that clematis that includes pruning type, photos, flower size, and vine length. Then just choose a few that fit your needs. As far as I am concerned, all clematis are gorgeous and you can't really go wrong except by delaying planting for more years. If you are really concerned, come back with a list of plants to see how others have fared with them. The reason not to start with C on the Web is that many of the plants there aren't readily available in commerce or may not be available on your continent, so it will be frustrating to find many of them if you start from their lists, though you can do that. Come back and let us know what you've decided or if you have more questions....See Moregetgoing100_7b_nj
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