National Bird Feeding Month February is National Bird Feeding Month! Whether you are looking to start or expand your bird sanctuary, you might be wondering what types of feeders will work best. Here are some tips for attracting new feathered visitors to your home. Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders are a common way to attract hummingbirds […]
READ MOREPower Systems Electric/Cordless trimmers are lighter and quieter than traditional gas trimmers. They also require no fuel mixing and eliminate the need to pull start. However, electric/cordless trimmers are less powerful. Electric trimmers are recommended for those with smaller yards (usually under 100 yards from an outlet) because of the constraint of using an extension […]
READ MOREPower Systems Electric/Cordless trimmers are lighter and quieter than traditional gas trimmers. They also require no fuel mixing and eliminate the need to pull start. However, electric/cordless trimmers are less powerful. Electric trimmers are recommended for those with smaller yards (usually under 100 yards from an outlet) because of the constraint of using an extension […]
READ MOREDepending upon the model, these machines shred, grind, tear and pulverize a wide assortment of materials such as leaves, twigs, hedge clippings, brush, branches and even thin metal. The basic design usually includes two wheels, handle, intake hopper where the debris is funneled into the cutting area, blades and engine. Some shredders utilize high-speed rotating […]
READ MOREThe performance characteristics of rotary mowers depend a great deal on the design of the mower’s deck. Usually steel or aluminum is used in deck construction. Steel decks cost less, but can rust. Fourteen gauge is the most common thickness. If the steel is thinner, regardless of the grade, the mower deck will flex easier, […]
READ MORERiding mowers, which cut a swath 2′ to 4′ wide, are for homeowners with more than half an acre of lawn. Riding mowers and tractors fall into several basic categories-ride-on mowers, lawn tractors, garden tractors and small acreage tractors. You will need to look at the engine power when comparing models. You don’t want a […]
READ MOREWhereas rotary mowers use a single blade to slice off the grass, reel mowers utilize multiple blades to shear off grass blades (similar to a hand mower). The most efficient cutting results when the cutting blade contacts the grass at an angle. Reels cost more than rotaries and are heavier. They are not well suited […]
READ MOREThe power rake or thatcher brings up the thatch so it can be gathered by a vacuum or brush-type sweeper. Thatch is matted dead grass imbedded in the turf lying just atop the soil, and the material must be removed if fertilizer, air and moisture are to penetrate into the grass root system. A tinetype […]
READ MOREThe most frequently sold hedge trimmers and shears are electrically and battery-powered units, although gasoline models are manufactured. Usually these tools have 14″ or longer steel blades and protective housings to guard against shocks to the user. Consumers should consider some of the quality features in these tools when making a purchase. Double-edge blades allow […]
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