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Selecting a Walk Behind Lawnmower

Kim — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:19:02 +0000

Invented in 1830, the original lawnmower would be recognizable to day. The same basic parts were in place at the beginning. Though not gas or electrically powered, the twisted set of blades did an admirable job of keeping grass low. The reel mower was a welcomed replacement for hand scythes, though of course it took a while to catch on. read more..

Selecting a Tractor/Rider Lawnmower

Kim — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:19:02 +0000

Sooner or later, anyone who has to mow the lawn every week or two for several months will begin to long for a ridable mower. These small tractor-style units are a true blessing for anyone with a 1/4 acre or more to keep neat. read more..

Selecting a Garden Hose

Kim — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:19:02 +0000

A hose is indispensable for nearly every lawn and garden. Even in areas that get regular rain, there are often dry spells that can be dangerous for plants. No matter how good your automatic sprinkler design, there are usually areas that don’t get enough, causing dry spots. And, there’s no good substitute for cleaning up spills or mud run-off from the patio. read more..

Keep Your Lawn and Garden Tools Clean

Kim — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

Most tools have metal parts, making them subject to oxidation that weakens them. Wooden parts, too, can suffer an early demise if the coating is worn off by neglect. Keeping lawn and garden tools including gloves clean maximizes their lifetime and usefulness. read more..

How To Use Spreaders on Your Lawn

Kim — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

Having an array of lawn and garden tools is a must for proper care. But no matter how many hoes, shears or shovels you have one thing remains true: lawn care uses chemicals. read more..

How To Sharpen Garden Shears

Kim — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

Sharp shears are a necessity to avoid ripping those stems rather than slicing them neatly. It also decreases the muscular effort required to make the cut, saving your hands. Fortunately, keeping shears sharp as new is simple with the proper tools and technique. read more..

How To Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

Kim — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

A rotary-blade power mower cuts grass by slicing it off at high speed. The blades on many move around 2,500 revolutions per minute. But that high speed becomes ineffective if the blades are dull or nicked. Fortunately, keeping them sharp is easy and takes only a few minutes with the proper tools and technique. read more..

How To Replace Broken Handles on Your Lawn Care Tools

Kim — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

The metal parts of shovels, hoes, pole saws and other lawn tools with wooden pole handles always seem to outlast the handle. A broken handle usually renders the tool useless. Sometimes total replacement is the least expensive alternative, but it can be frustrating when the tool is relatively new. To replace just the handle can be simple and inexpensive, and satisfying, with the right tools and technique. read more..

How To Repair a Garden Hose

Kim — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

The type of hose repair needed depends, of course, on the type of leak you have. Here are two different possibilities for a leak, and how to fix them. read more..

Lawn Tools – How To Handle Rust

Kim — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:19:02 +0000

Most lawn and garden tools have at least some parts that are prone to rust. The alloys used typically contain iron, which combines readily with the oxygen in air and water and produces the familiar reddish paste, iron oxide. Iron oxide is rust. Actually any metal which oxidizes is said to be rusted, but aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and others are not usually a large problem with tools. read more..