My Lawnmower Doesn’t StartThe first question to ask yourself is how long the lawnmower has been sitting without being turned on. Usually when a lawnmower sits over the winter season, it will not start up in the spring due to stale gas. Yes, it is possible for gasoline to become stale when sitting for an extended period of time. If…
Stump RemovalIt can get costly to remove an old tree stump from the ground. Tree stumps are notoriously difficult to remove due to the mature root system which anchors it into the ground. The only way to achieve complete removal is to literally grind the stump into oblivion. A tree stump grinder can be rented at a local tool supply…
Avoid paying a fee to have your garden tools sharpened by sharpening them yourself. Learning how to sharpen garden tools takes about 20 minutes. The only tool needed is a simple and cheap blade sharpener.
1. Cleaning the Blades
Using some soapy water and a hand brush, remove dirt, sap and plant material from the blades. Dried-on sap can be removed by soaking the blades in…
The process of aerating a lawn is done only occasionally but can be vital for the long term health of a lawn. A special tool called a lawn aerator is used to remove a small plug of soil from the ground, allowing water, nutrients and oxygen to penetrate deeply. Aeration is needed when a lawn develops a layer of thick thatch and/or compacted soil which prevents…
Below you will find a list of the five most widely used propane heaters at home and in industry. The uses for a propane heater include, but are not limited to: Sports events, farm/barn buildings, workshops, tailgating, construction sites, patios, docks, large tents, hunting, hiking, camping, and countless more. The values below are based off of the products offered by the prominent heating company Mr. Heater…
Advantages: Gas mowers are not attached to a cord and can deliver all the power you need to cut through tough patches of grass, weeds, leaves and debris. Different power ranges as defined by “horsepower” can be chosen based on how big of yard you own. Gas lawn mowers are fully adjustable in cutting height, can both mulch and bag grass, and are generally…
A gasoline powered Husqvarna chainsaw.
Husqvarna parts are made to fit every type of Husqvarna product available. The most widely sought after parts seen to be for their chainsaws. After all, Husqvarna is widely known for their high quality gas chainsaws which can cut through any tree limb or trunk. When the time comes to…
Powered rakes are often referred to as a dethatcher, which is simply a device that digs into the ground shallowly and removes dead grass, thatch and even soil. A power rake takes the burden out of pulling this material out yourself, whether it be with a hand lawn rake or thatching tool. A hand pushed electric power rake / thatcher…
A typical poly lawn roller
After sowing new seed or sod, a lawn can look uneven and messy. These bumps are caused by inconsistencies in the soil which create bumps and air pockets. To create even compaction, a lawn roller is the best choice. Lawn rollers are far more efficient than using your feet, and perform…
An Agri-Fab push sweeper.
Using a broom and dustpan to pick up yard debris is so old school. Using a lawn sweeper is so much easier than conventional methods. A lawn sweeper is a specialty yard tool which can either be pulled by a garden tractor or pushed by hand depending on the model. Most…
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