Electric Reel Mowers
If you’ve ever mowed with a reel lawn mower, then you know they can cut like a dream with the right conditions. However, mowing on days when conditions are perfect can be few and far between. If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly way to mow your lawn without dealing with the imperfections of a reel mower the electric reel mower is the perfect compromise. Why Electric Reel...
Read MoreZero Turn Lawn Mowers
The volume of zero turn lawn mower sales has been growing over the last few years while the number of conventional riding lawn mowers has been declining. In fact, the demand for zero turn lawn mowers has increased so dramatically that some companies no longer even make the conventional riding models. When comparing rear-engine riding lawn mowers, conventional and zero turn are the two types....
Read MoreReel Lawn Mower
Unlike the heavy models from the previous century, a modern push reel mower can cut grass with the same efficiency found in a motorized push mower. Reel mowers are lightweight and easy to use, and a human powered lawn mower has some great advantages over running a lawn mower with a motor. Read on to find out why such a simple lawn mower can be a great investment. Reel Mowers Are Low On Price And...
Read MoreLawn Mowing Striping – Making a Big League Lawn
If you’re looking to make your lawn into a work of art, lawn mowing striping is the easiest way to make a big league lawn. Turf striping is really a matter of creating a design out of bending your grass a certain way. The light that reflects off your grass gives an illusion of different colored stripes (dark and light). The lawn mowing enthusiast must understand this concept first,...
Read MoreConfessions of a Lawn Dethatcher
I have a confession to make. The first time I ever dethatched my lawn – I absolutely loved it! There is something incredibly fun about using a power tool that operates differently than what you are used to with a lawn mower. Before I get too far ahead of myself, let’s discuss exactly what thatch is and why it can be bad for your lawn. Thatch is formed on the top layer of soil in your...
Read MoreLawn Aeration – Greenskeeper’s Secret Weapon
Ever wondered how greens-keepers keep the golf course grass so healthy and lush? One of their secrets is aeration. Aerating does several things that are beneficial to your grass. It improves drainage, opens up existing thatch, and improves the environment for microorganisms that naturally break down thatch. This combined effort allows water and oxygen to reach the grass roots, relieves...
Read MoreHow To Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
When you own a lawn mower, you need to know that there is basic maintenance that you should perform on your unit each year. One of the most important things you should do to the lawn mower is to learn how to sharpen your lawn mower blades. Your lawn mower blade will develop dings and nicks from hitting rocks, branches and random debris. A dull blade will wreak havoc on the health of your lawn by...
Read MoreHow to Mow a Lawn
Some people might ask – are you kidding? Surely, you know how to mow a lawn. Just crank up your mower and push! That is certainly true to an extent. However, let’s see what the experts have to say and copy their methods. The first step that seems obvious, but is sometimes overlooked includes avoiding walking on grass that you are about to mow. When you walk on it, it will lie down and cause...
Read MoreHow to Install a Lawn Mower Blade
So you’re outside cutting your grass and things are going just fine until suddenly your mower blade breaks! What are you going to do? Installing a new mower blade so you can finish the job is really your only option. Even if your blade isn’t completely broken, but it’s chipped, or dented, or just dull, you need a new one. Don’t worry, though, installing a new blade is...
Read MoreHow to Fix a Lawn Mower
A lawn mower is a mechanical piece of machinery, so it’s a given that from time to time it’s going to need repairs. As with any piece of equipment though, taking good care of your mower and performing regular maintenance will extend the life of your machine. When problems do arise, however, you will find that there are some that are more common than others, and most of these you can...
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