Which to get, the Stihl or Echo backpack leaf blower? The Stihl BR 600 has a stronger engine with better fuel consumption. But, the Echo PB-580T has a bigger fuel tank and is less noisy. No matter which one you get, you are guaranteed to get quality! Are you in the market for a new …
Dallisgrass is an upright weed that grows tall, whereas crabgrass has broad leaves and grows lower to the ground. Dallisgrass grows off the side of its stem and has large seed heads with black spots on them. Crabgrass grows out of the top of its stem and has small seed heads. Dalligrass and crabgrass are …
Don’t know how to use a wood chipper safely? Follow these safety tips: Don’t wear loose-fitting clothes Wear protection Stand in the safety zone Never push yard debris in the hopper with your hands Feed the blunt end of the branch first Watch out for flyaways Never leave the machine unattended Are you a little …
You’ve done the hard work and your garden is looking better than ever – but there’s just one thing missing and you can’t seem to put your finger on it. How about edging your lawn? Lawn edging is the equivalent of icing a cake, or perhaps, the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae! …
Don’t know how to edge a lawn manually? You don’t have to buy an edger to keep your lawn edges neat. Use these 3 ways to edge a lawn without an edger: Use a flat head shovel. Use edging shears. Use a string trimmer, aka weed wacker. How amazing does this lawn look? Its edges …
How do wood chippers work? They all work in the same basic manner. They receive wood material through a hopper and the wood gets shredded by a cutting mechanism featuring sharp blades. The process is complete when the wood chips are discarded through the discharge chute. Do you have a pile of leaves, branches, and …
Building a berm in your garden could be just what you need if you’re suffering from poor drainage. It’s also one of the easiest ways to make your garden more aesthetically pleasing. Take a look at this beautiful garden – I definitely think that the use of berms is the key to its beauty. If …
How long you should leave a sprinkler on depends on your grass type and sprinkler output. Most lawns need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This roughly translates to three 20 to 30-minute watering sessions per week. You should make calculations specific to your lawn. Don’t know how long to leave sprinkler on …
Which to get, Husqvarna or Stihl trimmer? They are very similar. Both are reliable, strong, and easy to operate. The Husqvarna detachable trimmer 128 LD is more versatile because it is compatible with accessories. The Stihl FS 56 RC-E is more comfortable since it has a 360° adjustable handle. Would you like to give your …
You can put sand on grass to level and fill low and exposed areas of your lawn. Sand can also be used to cover surface-level tree roots and control thatch build-up. The practice of putting sand on grass is commonly referred to as top dressing. Every gardener’s dream is to have a healthy, luscious lawn …