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How Often Should You Aerate Your Lawn?

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 […]

Electric vs Gas Lawn Mower

IntroductionIf the noise and chatter of a gas-powered lawn mower set your teeth on edge, an electric mower (either battery-powered or mains powered) may be just the tool you need. However, they don’t work in every application, so you’ll need to consider your choice carefully to make sure you’re not struggling with an under-powered mower. Once […]

Curved vs Straight String Trimmers

You are in the market for a new string trimmer. You may be a new customer, or someone who has done this before. Either way, you are here with a big question. Curved or straight? There is an answer, but it depends wholly on you. You might also want to learn about how a string […]

Electric vs Manual Hedge Trimmers

As a garden owner you have certain responsibilities. No doubt, you are proud of your yard and for good reason – you spent a lot of time on it and it looks good! But there is a problem, your hedges are starting to look worse for wear and your trusty pair of shears has let you […]

Patio Heaters: Electric vs Propane vs Natural Gas

Are yuo confused about the differences between Electrical, Propane and Natural Gas Patio Heaters? Read on for an explanation of the differences, advantages and disadvantages of each type! Once you know which type of heater is best for you and how a patio heater works, have a look at our patio heater reviews too! Table of […]

Wind Chimes: Questions & Answers

The gentle sound of wind chimes can make a relaxing Sunday morning even more perfect. Here are some of the questions people often ask about wind chimes. After you’ve read through them, don’t forget to read our review of the best wind chimes!How do wind chimes make a sound?Wind chimes make a sound when the […]

The Environmental Impact Of Leaf Blowers

Once summer is over & the leaves have fallen, you’ll need to get your leaf blower out of the shed and ready for action. You already know how much it saves your back, compared to raking up leaves by hand, but how much does your leaf blower hurt the environment?Carbon FootprintAccording to the California Air […]

Electric vs Gas Leaf Blowers

A leaf blower can be a valuable addition to your collection of lawn equipment. The type of engine in a blower, gas or electric, is probably the biggest factor in determining how the machine operates and caters to your needs. This factor affects such things as the power output, weight, maneuverability, maintenance costs, and noise […]

The Environmental Impact of Snow Blowers

It’s that time of year again, when the temperature comes down and the shovels come out. But they aren’t the only tool getting ready to make their yearly mark. It’s time to make sure that the snow blower, the most overlooked out-of-season item in your storage, is dusted off and ready for action. But how […]

Single Stage vs Two Stage vs Three Stage Snow Blowers

As winter approaches each year, many people contemplate the inevitable task of moving snow. The job itself can be a workout, and back-breaking if the snow is too deep or heavy. Snow blowers make this task much easier.Many people wonder what the differences are between the types of snow blowers available today, and that is […]

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