Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Garden hoses often get stuck on spigots, and this can be a frustrating experience. Luckily, there are some straightforward steps you can take to remove it safely without damaging any of your plumbing. Today, I’m going to talk about what to do if your hose is stuck on a spigot.
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Weed eaters are a great and (in my opinion) an essential tool for homeowners who want to keep their lawn in great shape. However, if you don’t change the string regularly (or correctly) this essential tool will sit idle and simply take up space in your garage. Today, I’m going to explain how to put string in a weed eater. I’ll also cover details about string shape and diameter. Finally, I’ll share my best tips – things I’ve learned from years of using this type of tool on my own property.
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Putting the cart before the horse is an old expression that talks about common sense.
As I look back over the years, I wish someone had pulled me aside when I was younger to explain the best way to purchase the lawn equipment you need! I wish I had a dollar for everyone who said “I shouldn’t have bought that piece of junk”.
Oh well, hindsight is 20-20.
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Lawn mower blades are the part of your mower that cuts the grass, so the type of blade you choose is a big decision that impacts your mower’s performance. Mulching and regular blades are the most common types, and there are some key differences between them. Keep scrolling to find my mulching blade vs regular blade comparison.
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Fall is here, and this means that you’re about to embark on one of the most aggravating chores: wrangling dead leaves. If you’re a yard owner, you must be wondering, “Isn’t there a better way to get rid of these leaves?” Well, yes – there is! The secret is to have kids. After they’re grown enough to help you (but still young enough to need you), here’s what you do. You find something they want, and use that as leverage. When they agree to your terms, all that’s left is to invest in the best leaf rake you can find to make sure they do the job right!
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Choosing the best pull behind spreader will allow you to save time while fertilizing or seeding your lawn. Not only can a spreader save you time and effort, but it also helps to ensure that the product is evenly distributed, saving you money. For large properties, a towable lawn spreader is a must, and today I’ll share my favorite model, and tell you why I think it will work well for you.
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One of the best things about lawnmowers is their simplicity. You can probably remember your grandfather or father having the same old mower for years that always started up on the first pull. Well, regular maintenance was what kept it working. The air filter is a fundamental part of the lawnmower and regular cleaning and replacement helps keep it running. If you arrived here to find out where the air filter is on a lawn mower, I’ve got you covered.
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Lawns didn’t always serve as social spaces. Long ago, they were used primarily for grazing livestock. And before you make a crack about your mother-in-law at last summer’s picnic, consider how the best lawn games can serve to make this year’s backyard gatherings more fun bearable.
Most lawn mowers are rugged machines that can run for years. But don’t make the mistake of thinking just because a mower is running, that means it’s performing well. Often, that’s not the case. Maintenance is crucial to keeping your mower running optimally, and I recommend that most homeowners complete annual maintenance twice a year – in the spring to get your mower ready for the season, and in the late fall to winterize your mower and prepare it for storage. Today, I’ll explain how to clean an air filter on a lawn mower, and why you absolutely need to do it regularly.
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Finally want to go organic with your lawn care? If so, you’ll be happy to know the range and effectiveness of organic lawn care products has improved a lot in recent years. There are now plenty of highly effective safe lawn care products to choose from that you can feel good about using in your yard.
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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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