How Often to Change Lawn Mower Oil

Wondering How Often to Change Lawn Mower Oil?

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Many new homeowners may not consider the maintenance requirements of a gas-powered lawn mower. However, their engine – much like a car engine – does require tune-ups and regular light maintenance to run in optimal condition. That being said, your commuting car runs every day, but your lawn mower? It might sit idle for a week or two at a time, and you might only use it for 6 months out of the year. So you may be wondering how often to change lawn mower oil to properly maintain your mower. I’ll explain in this article.

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How to Get Rid of Dandelions

How to Get Rid of Dandelions (and feel like a hero)

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Are dandelions becoming a big problem in your yard? If so, you are probably eager to find out how you should deal with this unsightly issue. After all, this weed is never something that you should leave in place. It can be detrimental to your lawn and will detract from the beauty of your property. Today I’ll tell you how to get rid of dandelions in your lawn and share some tips for how you can keep this pesky weed from coming back.

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How Much Does Trugreen Actually Cost

How Much Does TruGreen Actually Cost?

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TruGreen is a company that offers lawn and garden services as an annual subscription package. They send one of their own specialists to wherever you are in the United States (excluding Alaska) and they can solve a host of problems for you. While TruGreen advertises far and wide, there’s one thing its marketing campaigns never reveal: how much does TruGreen actually cost?

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Lawn Sprinkler Types

Lawn Sprinkler Types (how to choose the best sprinkler)

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Having a sprinkler system that fits your needs is key to having the most beautiful lawn on the block. But you don’t need an expensive in-ground system to water your lawn effectively. In this article, I’ll introduce you to 7 different lawn sprinkler types and explain how to choose the best type of sprinkler for your lawn. Learn the pros and cons of each type of sprinkler so you make the best choice and save some money when shopping for a lawn sprinkler.

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Will Grass Seed Grow if Not Covered

Will Grass Seed Grow if Not Covered with Soil?

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It can be tempting to simply spread some grass seed in your yard and be done with it, but this is not the ideal way to seed your lawn. Yes, some of the grass seed will grow without any other steps. However, you’ll likely end up throwing money down the drain when most of that grass seed doesn’t germinate and is food for the birds. In this article I’ll answer the question “Will grass seed grow if not covered?” and explain the best way to successfully grow a lawn from seed.

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How Long Does it Take Granular Fertilizer to Work

How Long Does it Take Granular Fertilizer to Work?

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Fertilizing your lawn and garden is an important step towards ensuring lush green grass and blooming plants. Think of fertilizer as food that will help your grass and plants grow big and strong. It gives them an added boost of important nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. Granular fertilizers are easy to spread evenly, but how long does it take granular fertilizer to work?

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Hydroseeding Pros and Cons

Hydroseeding Pros and Cons: What to Know Before You Blow (seed all over your lawn)

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Hydroseeding is a way to create a lawn space by spraying a mixture of water, grass seed, mulch, and fertilizer. Many experts consider this process to be the most efficient one for adding grass to a plain soil area. However, there are important hydroseeding pros and cons to consider, and I’ll go over these and compare hydroseeding to other methods for starting a lawn in this article.

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Lawn Alternatives

Grass Lawn Alternatives: Eco-Friendly Landscape Options

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Having a grass lawn is not as eco-friendly as you might think. Yes, it’s still green space, but it doesn’t actually support wildlife and the required maintenance can take a toll. There are several alternatives to grass lawns that are more eco-friendly and usually lower maintenance. Replacing grass lawn space with one of these popular lawn alternatives is a great way to be kinder to the environment and enjoy your property in a different way.

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Do Brand New Lawn Mower Blades need to Be Sharpened

Do Brand New Lawn Mower Blades Need to be Sharpened?

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Have you recently purchased a lawn mower? If so, you may be wondering if you can start mowing your grass immediately, or do brand new lawn mower blades need to be sharpened before you mow?

In this article I’ll answer that question, and I’ll also discuss things to look for when mowing that may mean that the blades are dull. I’ll also briefly explain how to sharpen the blades of your mower (including whether you should do it yourself or hire a pro).

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