The generator sat under a tarp for three years. Then the ice storm hit, and it wouldn’t start. That story repeats itself every winter in driveways across the country. Stale fuel, gummed carburetor, a pull cord yanked until a shoulder gives out. Something quieter has been replacing those machines. Big lithium boxes with outlets on … Read more
Walk into any garden center after Labor Day and the front twenty feet are engineered to separate you from about $180. Winterizer stacked to the ceiling. Bone meal by the bulb bins. A wall of hose-end jugs promising to aerate your soil without a machine. Most of it moves. Fast. Fall is the second-biggest retail … Read more
Looking for the best lawn sweeper? Our expert guide has you covered with top recommendations based on years of experience. Say goodbye to tedious yard work and hello to a debris-free lawn, no matter your budget or yard size! Sweep Your Yard in Style: Our Expert Picks for Top Lawn Sweepers Ultimate Lawn Sweeper Showdown: … Read more
Are you on the hunt for the best tow-behind spreaders? Look no further! Our team of experts has years of experience in lawn care and has compiled a comprehensive list of the top tow behind spreaders on the market. From heavy-duty models to budget-friendly options, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and read … Read more
Are you struggling to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant? As an expert with years of experience in lawn care, I have found that using the right tools can make all the difference. In this article, I will be sharing my top picks for the best backpack sprayers to help you achieve a lush and … Read more
Are you tired of dealing with messy cords and heavy equipment when it comes to lawn care? Our expert team has years of experience in the lawn care industry, and we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best cordless weed eaters for hassle-free lawn care. From trimming around trees to edging along sidewalks, these … Read more
Many gardeners and landscapers are faced with the task of cutting through smaller branches and twigs that are 1″-2″ in diameter – branches that are too big for pruning shears to handle and not big enough to require using a pruning saw. This is when garden loppers can come to the rescue! A garden lopper … Read more
First, let me get this out of the way, backpack leaf blowers are awesome! They are powerful, comfortable, and make quick work of cleaning leaves and other yard debris. They are ideal for large yards or commercial business owners. They aren’t without their drawbacks though, such as price. The best ones can be pretty expensive … Read more
View on Amazon We all talk about crabgrass (and our great disregard for it) but many people don’t know exactly what crabgrass is. Crabgrass is an annual grass (scientific name Digitaria Sanguinalis) that is common in both cultivated and vacant grounds, that often becomes a “pest weed” to be battled. Crabgrass has coarse creeping stems … Read more
View on Amazon Well-maintained trees are beautiful to look at. They provide a home for birds and other small animals, as well as shade for your lawn. The downside to having multiple trees on your lawn is that the overabundance of shade can make it difficult to grow grass. When the sun cannot adequately penetrate … Read more
View on Amazon Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix is a mixture of primarily cool-season perennial grasses which adapt well to either partially shady or sunny areas. When Tall Fescue seeds are densely sown, they form a coarse to moderate-textured lawn, homogenous in appearance, that has good disease and weed resistance. Tall Fescue … Read more
View on Amazon Weed-and-feed products are useful for lawns with grass that requires added nutrition and at the same time have an abundance of unwanted weeds A homeowner who uses this combination product can kill two birds with one stone. There are many products on the market today that contain different percentages of 3 macronutrients, … Read more
St. Augustine grass is a hardy variety of ground cover that performs extremely well in the southern and gulf coast states. It is well suited to the humidity and handles high temperatures very well. Our Top St. Augustine Grass Seed: This type of grass seed produces thick, green lawns with a soft, carpet-like feel. It … Read more
For many years (dating back to the early 1900s), backpack sprayers have been used extensively by lawn care companies, golf courses, vegetation management services, and pest control operations. In the last decade, there has been a steady increase in consumer use for farms and homes. The Chapin Company has a reputation for consistently exceeding industry … Read more
A walk-behind string trimmer can be beneficial when trying to maintain a large property with lots of wooded areas. They are generally easier to work with than regular hand-held weed eaters for larger, more demanding jobs. All string trimmers are a little different; some are more powerful but also heavy, while others are less powerful … Read more
