Most homeowners know grass takes upkeep and maintenance. We need to cut it, weed it, and give it nutrients. But watering the lawn – and if you do it the correct way – is more important to a green canopy than anything we just mentioned. Lawns stay healthier with deep watering done on an infrequent…
If you have noticed the leaves of your avocado tree browning and are concerned about the health of your plants and the state of your tree, there are several causes and solutions to keep your avocado trees healthy and free of brown spots. Causes Harsh Elements There are several cause for your avocado leaves to…
Gas weed eaters should be refueled regularly to function properly. The fuel used differs according to the type of string trimmer you use. There are basically two types of gas powered string trimmers: 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines. The 2-cycle string trimmer is lighter and has more power packed in the same sized engine as a…
The chill of late autumn is in the air, and with it the promise of shorter days and colder nights. This also means it’s time to winterize our backyard tools, such as the power washer. This article will lay out the steps you need to take in order to properly winterize your gas or electric…
Are you a first-time snow-thrower shopper? Headed out to the store to buy a snowblower, but not sure your car will be big enough to get it home? Do you find yourself wondering how much a snow blower weighs? The answer isn’t a simple one. There are a wide range of snow blowers. Some “power…
Winter is winding down and with it the need to worry about snowblowing. Usually this is the time period most people are trying to remember how to drain the gas tank and prepare their snowblower for storage? If this describes your situation, follow along our easy guide and you’ll be done in no time. Why…
For most people, a snowblower is a significant purchase. With prices ranging from a couple hundred bucks all the way to thousands of dollars, it pays to not only shop around but to be smart on when you buy. Did you know, there are a few times a year when snowblowers reliably go on sale? …
Are you fed up by the huge amount of snow that accumulates next to your driveway or sidewalk after you clear it? Last winter, I was blowing snow from my driveway, but the blower was hardly getting the snow to clear the snowbanks, which are about 4 feet high. There was a lot of snow!…
I recently got an email from a reader essentially asking me one question: Are snowblowers safe to use on a gravel driveway? Kelly and his family recently moved from the city out to a more rural area. They don’t live far off of a country road, but their driveway is made up of packed gravel…
Trying to choose the correct gauge extension cord for outdoor electrical equipment is a common problem, and it can be confusing. If you buy an extension cord that isn’t thick enough for the tool you’re using, it can affect the performance of your snowthrower and even burn up the motor. Worst case, you’ll have an…