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Melnor WiFi AquaTimer Review

Melnor WiFi AquaTimer Review
This year Melnor came out with a multi zone hose connected watering timer, the Melnor 15043-RSC WiFi AquaTimer, that connects to an outside faucet and can be controlled from any internet connected computer, tablet or phone. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one to review and have been running it for a couple of months. I've been really pleased with the versatility, ease of use and the WiFi features came in handy many times. When weather conditions changed while I was away from home I was able to update my irrigation. There's even an option to install a wireless moisture sensor that can prevent over watering. I'm quite impressed with how well the WiFi AquaTimer works.
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Can you use LED lights to start Vegetables?

Can you use LED lights to start Vegetables?
I've been replacing many of the frequently used light bulbs in my home with LED bulbs and wanted to see if I could also use LED light ...
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DIY Printed Plant Labels

DIY Printed Plant Labels
Learn how to print your own pot stick style plant labels and give the plants you grow from seed a neater appearance. I've been looki...
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Easy Store Cold Frame Plans

Easy Store Cold Frame Plans
Wish you had a cold frame for starting seeds or extending your growing season but you don't have the room for them? Here are step-by-s...
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Royal Purple Synthetic Oil Review In Ryobi 4-Cycle String Trimmer

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil Review In Ryobi 4-Cycle String Trimmer
This year I decided to switch to synthetic motor oil for my outdoor power equipment. After reading a ton of great reviews I decided to go ...
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Seed Starting Grow Lights: Build Or Buy?

Seed Starting Grow Lights: Build Or Buy?
If you want a plant light for starting seeds indoors you can buy one or build your own. I'll compare the pros and cons of buying vs bu...
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Ryobi 24v Li-Ion Cordless Edger Review

Ryobi 24v Li-Ion Cordless Edger Review
I started using the Ryobi 24-Volt Cordless Stick Edger (model RY24310) this year and I've been completely blown away by how well it w...
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Organic Lawn Renovation: Results

Organic Lawn Renovation: Results
Last fall I undertook a large lawn renovation using organic products  to get a darker, greener lawn that wouldn't require as much effo...
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Ultimate Square Foot Garden Bed

Ultimate Square Foot Garden Bed
I've been thinking about Square Foot Gardening again and even bought the Kindle edition of All New Square Foot Gardening, Second Editi...
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Organic Lawn Renovation: BurnOut II VS Nature's Avenger

Organic Lawn Renovation: BurnOut II VS Nature's Avenger
Today is the first day of my organic lawn renovation project and it starts off with killing off my existing lawn and weeds. I didn't ...
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Ryobi 40V Cordless Blower Review

Ryobi 40V Cordless Blower Review
The leaf blower, an odd name considering I hardly ever use it to blow leaves. It's the last tool used after edging, mowing and trimmin...
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What is Elite Grass Seed?

What is Elite Grass Seed?
If you're searching the web for the best grass seed to plant in your lawn you undoubtedly came across references to  elite grass  in l...
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Reducing Sprinkler Overspray and Mist

Reducing Sprinkler Overspray and Mist
Even on days with very little wind, water from an in-ground sprinkler system can blow where you don't want it because the fine spray n...
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Choosing The Best Cordless Trimmer

Choosing The Best Cordless Trimmer
Whenever possible I like to use electric lawn power tools because maintaining multiple small engines and having to deal with storing extr...
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Black & Decker LE750 Edge Hog Review

Black & Decker LE750 Edge Hog Review
I previously discussed the differences between string trimmers and edgers and some of the various options I was considering. In the past ...
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