When the fall season rolls around and the leaves start to drop from the trees, it becomes harder to keep your lawn and pathways in order. A leaf blower can make for a far quicker clean-up job than simply using a manual rake. However, there are many leaf blowers available, so narrowing down the choice […]
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Maintenance of a lawn has many aspects to it, including fertilization and aeration. Aeration of a lawn can be performed with a range of custom-built equipment; the most basic tasks can be done with a garden fork, using the prongs to press deeply into the earth. However, you may be left wondering how often you […]
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Although gasoline-powered lawn mowers come with their drawbacks, such as increased noise and air pollution, they remain to be the most powerful lawn mowers that you can get. Fueled by gasoline, or a combination of gasoline and oil, these mowers have powerful motors that can make short work of both turf and weeds. However, there […]
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This useful tool goes by many names – weed whacker, string trimmer or even weed eater. This a precision instrument and means the difference between a mediocre lawn and a lawn that could grace the cover of House and Garden. There is a little more technique that needs to go into using this versatile device, and […]
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Lawn edgers are used to achieve a neat finish surrounding your lawn, where grass would otherwise outcrop onto asphalt or concrete walkways. Unlike a handheld string trimmer that is designed for more typical use, such as when a lawn mower can’t reach a specific area, an edger is specifically tailored for creating neat edges around […]
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A string trimmer, often called a ‘strimmer’ or ‘weed-whacker,’ is a garden tool used for trimming grass or weeds with greater precision than a lawn mower, and in closer proximity to lawn edges, such as by a fence or foundation. Unfortunately, as we’ll examine in detail below, gas-powered string trimmers can be hazardous to health […]
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A good-quality manual push mower can have several benefits over a gas or electric-powered alternative. Though it may not be the quickest tool for getting the job done, a manual push mower is far quieter than one that runs on a motor, as well as producing less environmental and noise pollution. Contents The Best Manual […]
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Pulling weeds from your garden using nothing but your hands is unlikely to produce the lasting results that you’re looking for. Unless you take the weed out at its roots, then it’s going to come back time and time again. Fortunately, there are many weeding tools out there that can do the job quickly and […]
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There are a range of types of lawn mower available, including automatic models such as the gas-powered and electric-powered lawn mower, as well as manual variants like the push mower. Whereas automatic is certainly more convenient, it’s not always the best choice for everyone. Each of these models has its own pros and cons, as […]
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For any homeowners who are keen on keeping the appearance of their yards pristine, it’s important to consider regular fertilization of any lawn space surrounding your home. Proper fertilization can help to optimize the growth and color of your grass. If you’re unsure as to how often you should fertilize your lawn, then read ahead.Why […]
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