The summer heat always tends to catch us all by surprise. After a late frost, some of us are still hoping the cool spring days will stick around. Unfortunately, the heat of the summer comes at us quickly and removes all of our will to be outside for more than a few minutes. Luckily, there…
Weed eating in the rain is something we all try to avoid but it turns out that weed eating immediately after it rains can be a good thing in some cases. In most situations, weed eating on a rainy day is the only option and I personally find that it helps keep me cool and…
With the start of every lawn care season, it is time to restring the weed eater, change the oil in the lawn mower, and lubricate the hedge trimmer (check out our post on lubricating you hedge trimmer). However, the most important part of all this preparation is the fuel which you’ll use. Many of us…
There is some debate about whether lawn mowers can and should be stored outside and left to be rained on. There are some people who have never brought their lawn mower under any cover, and of course others who hardly let their mower see any light. There are some things to consider if you want…
With fall upon us, that beautiful foliage is about to start coming off the trees and falling onto lawns across the world. So, is it possible to have a leaf free yard even in the fall? Sure, and it doesn’t even require the use of a rake. Keep reading to find out how to quickly…
Removing weeds from your yard is never an easy job. Spending long periods hunched over your garden beds, pulling up weeds is not fun, and it puts a hurt on your back. Luckily, there is a great tool for the job called a ‘weed torch.’ A weed burning torch is a highly effective tool which…
Cleaning up your yard is a tough job, especially if you’ve just felled a tree or a storm knocks down a few branches. You need enough cutting power to get the debris into manageable pieces. A quality set of heavy duty garden loppers is what you need. There are many types of loppers on the…
Hedge trimmers are valuable tools that can save you serious time when you’re trimming your hedges, shrubs, or even small trees. For best results, and long-lasting garden tools, it’s important to perform basic maintenance of oiling on you hedge cutters every time you use them. Here are tips on how to keep your hedge trimmer…
Too many people ignore hearing protection until they have ringing ears. Stop hurting yourself – get the best hearing protection for your yardwork and lawn mowing today! We all miss key opportunities to protect our hearing from being damaged in simple situations such as yardwork, lawn mowing, working in a workshop with loud tools, and…
I’m shocked by how often I see a yard work team edging a lawn with a weed eater without a guard and no eye protection. Some people tend to believe that safety glasses are for people who are overly concerned with the “rules” or that it will interfere with their cool-ness. Many homeowners think that…