Great Tips, Amazing Grass
For any homeowner or prospective home-buyer, the lawn is a key point of pride for many Americans. That’s why owning a lawnmower that fits your yard—and your budget—is more important than ever. Whether you’ve just moved, or are just looking to upgrade, I’m here to help you make the best choice. Today I’ll compare push mower vs self propelled lawn mower. I’ll share the differences between the two, and highlight reasons why one (or the other) might be a better choice for your yard care.
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When you think of things that get old and start to go bad, you tend to think about food products. One thing that probably does not come to mind is gasoline. But over time gas breaks down, and when left in machinery such as lawn mowers it can cause reduced performance or even difficulty starting. If you have old gas in your lawn mower, don’t fret. Here are some tips for starting a lawn mower with old gas that will get your mower out of the garage and purring like a kitten this Spring.
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Mowing wet grass is not a great idea. You could do damage to your lawn, and there are several hazards associated with mowing a wet lawn. But if you must mow after a hard rain, you’ll want the best lawn mower for wet grass. In this article I’ll explain your options to help you choose a good mower for your property.
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Most riding mowers are not designed to mow slopes steeper than 15 degrees and will indicate that in the manual. So what do you do if you’re wondering how to cut grass on a steep hill safely?
There are some more expensive riding mowers that can accommodate larger slopes if it is essential to mow steep slopes on your property. You can use an ATV as an alternative (use them with pull-behind mower attachments).
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As a new season of lawn maintenance begins, there are certain spring lawn mower maintenance projects everyone can undertake.
You don’t need a background in small-engine maintenance to do these projects, and even if you’re inexperienced you’ll probably love how inexpensive and easy these mower maintenance projects are to complete. I’ll walk you through my spring lawn mower maintenance projects in this article.
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You can buy any type of lawn mower. But buying the best type of mower for your property, is a little more difficult. In this article I’ll introduce you to the most popular types of lawn mower engines, how they work, and help you decide which type of mower might be best for you.
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Are you moving into a new house on a hillside and don’t want to deal with hauling your push lawn mower all the way up and down your property? If so you’re probably concerned about safety with a riding mower — wanting something that won’t tip while navigating the pitch of your lawn.
In this article we’ll compare two great riding mower options — zero turn vs lawn tractor to help you make the best choice for your property.
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Changing oil is like changing diapers. It’s messy, smelly, but it’s a job that has to be done sooner rather than later or you’ll have a disaster on your hands.
If you’re wondering how to change oil in lawnmower engines then I’ll explain everything you need to know in this article.
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Have a lawnmower and winter is approaching? If you’re wondering what steps you need to take to properly winterize your mower so it starts up easily in the spring, I’ve got you covered. This article will provide my best lawn mower winter storage tips and the steps you need to take to make sure that your mower is ready to go when the grass starts growing again after the snow melts.
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Let’s face it, nobody has a perfect lawn…except that guy or gal across the street. If you want the best lawn in the neighborhood, you’ll need a well-maintained mower. Pretty much every homeowner with a lawn needs to have a lawnmower, yet this essential machinery is one of the least maintained pieces of consumer equipment. Pair that general lack of maintenance with the fact that mowers take a serious beating during the peak lawn care seasons, and you have a problem waiting to happen.
Whether you’re a new homeowner or just weren’t into taking care of your lawn mower before, if you’re here, you want to know how to service your mower.
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
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Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
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