Lawn Care
How to Plant Winter Ryegrass for a Green Lawn All Year Long
Winter ryegrass is easy to plant and, in some climates, will stay green throughout the winter. Here's how to plant hardy winter ryegrass for an enviable green lawn year round.
Should You Upgrade to a Battery-Powered Lawn Mower?
Tired of the fumes, noise and fuel that accompanies a gas-powered lawn mower? A battery-powered mower might be for you. It is always best to make an informed decision.
Why Are Mushrooms Growing in My Yard?
Mushrooms actually indicate a healthy lawn and are more beneficial than detrimental. Read on to find out how to keep them under control.
How to Grow Healthy Grass the Natural Way
Grass has been growing long before we were around to spray, plow and fertilize it. Let's take a step back to watch nature take its course, and see what happens.
How to Install a DIY PEX Pop-Up Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System
An underground sprinkler system is a great way to help lawns and gardens grow lush and green. Using buried PEX is a cheap and easy way to make watering easier.
Top 5 Central Florida Lawn Pests and Tips
A guide to help central Florida homeowners with lawn pest infestations. Insect damage can quickly give a green lawn unsightly brown spots. Learn to detect pests and treat your lawn.
How to Multi-Zone a Robotic Lawnmower
Many cheaper robotic lawnmowers are limited to single zoning a lawn (boundary wire). I briefly explain single zoning and its limitations and give a step-by-step guide with photos to a simple and inexpensive method for multi-zoning your lawn by using a 2-way switch to create 2 circuits.
How to Dethatch Your Lawn
Dethatching or removing thatch buildup from your lawn is a simple process. An improved appearance and healthier lawn is the result!
Characteristics of a Healthy Lawn
Homeowners take pride in a good looking lawn for good reason. A healthy lawn doesn’t happen without effort, but it doesn’t need to be as labor-intensive as some people make it out to be. Here are tips for helping your yard look perfect.
Black & Decker LST540 Brushless String Trimmer Review
I wanted to replace my elderly Yardworks grass trimmer. Black & Decker’s LST540, which comes equipped with a 40V Max battery, appeared to be the best candidate. Let's see how it held up.
How to Care for a Bahiagrass Lawn
A complete guide for the homeowner with a bahiagrass lawn. When properly cared for, this low-maintenance grass creates a lush ground covering that will look good for many years.
Caring for Ohio Lawn Grass
Mowing, weeding, and fertilizing ushers in lush, green grass to yards and landscapes. In Ohio, lawn grass needs constant care to keep turf healthy.
How to Care for St. Augustine Grass
A guide for Southern homeowners who choose St. Augustine grass as a ground cover. Includes an easy-to-follow lawn care schedule.
How to Kill Crabgrass in Your Lawn Naturally
Most people hate crabgrass. Advertisers teach us to when they promote their many products for killing it. Although it has benefits and farmers love it, homeowners would much rather be rid of it.
How to Grow Green Grass Successfully
Wondering how to grow grass? Most lawn grasses in the U.S. come from Europe, but the weather in the U.S. is different. Learn tips on how to grow grass lawns to make them lush and attractive year round.
Lawn Care Maintenance: Seven Tasks for Fall
In maintaining a healthy lawn, there are certain tasks that are seasonal—like planting new grass in the spring, not the fall. Here are seven lawn maintenance tasks to carry out in the fall for a healthy lawn.
Troubleshooting a John Deere 445 Garden Tractor
This article is about my personal experience with troubleshooting a John Deere lawn mower.
Review of the Black & Decker CM2043C Cordless Lawn Mower
This article focuses on the CM2040, CM2043 and CM2045 Lithium Cordless Mowers.
Best 4 String Trimmers 2021: Electric, Gas, and Brush Cutter
String trimmers are necessary for dealing with the areas around gardens, trees, fences, and other obstacles, as well as areas of thick brush that can't be dealt with any other way. Here are the best.
Comparison of Echo and Stihl String Trimmers
Find out how Echo and Stihl brand trimmers match up in power, weight, and amenities, to help you decide which string trimmer to buy.
Review of Our MTD Riding Lawn Mower
Our MTD riding lawn mower has transformed our farm. It has enabled us to get more work done in less time without killing ourselves through overwork. For us, it was one of our best investments.
How to Diagnose and Treat a Lawn Mower That Won't Start
This guide will help you with lawn mower diagnosis so you can fix your issue and keep mowing!
My Lawn Mower Won't Start? Basic Troubleshooting Tips for Small Engines
Here is a 10 tip checklist to follow if you can't get your stubborn lawn mower, snow blower, or tiller to start. Learn how to start an engine properly and check the oil level.
How to Kill Moss in Lawns in 3 Easy Steps
Moss in a lawn competes with grass, looks unsightly and can make mowing more difficult. Fortunately it is easy to get rid of, and measures can be taken to prevent it
Choosing the Best Yard Grass
Climate, soil pH and drainage determine the best types of lawn grass to plant in your yard. This guide will help you figure out what kind of grass is best for your yard and how to properly care for it.
Top 3 Best Electric Start Lawn Mowers
An electric start feature makes mowing so much easier and convenient. Here is my top 3 list regarding the best electric start lawn mowers currently available.
John Deere 318: JD's Best Lawn Tractor Ever?
A brief overview of the John Deere 318 lawn tractor, including a review, information about attachments for it, where to find one for sale, and what kind of price tag you'd be looking at.
GreenWorks 20" Twin Force Cordless Mower: Pros and Cons From an Owner
I've owned a GreenWorks 25302 G-Max Twin Force Mower for over a year now, so I think I'm fairly qualified to write about its faults plus its good points too.
What's the Best Cordless String Trimmer/Weed Eater? 4 Reviews
Looking for a top-notch cordless garden trimmer or weed whacker? Here are my honest reviews of my top recommendations.
Echo SRM-225 Gas-Powered Trimmer Review
This piece of equipment is worth the price; both the professional and serious lawn care person will find it to be a great tool for just about every job, and one that will last a long time. And considering how much of lawn care is about trimming, the innovative twist-head line-feed is very helpful.
String Trimmer (Strimmer) Won't Work: 2-Stroke Engine and Carburetor Troubleshooting
String trimmers, also known as line trimmers, weed eaters, weed whackers, and strimmers, can be troublesome garden tools. Difficulty in starting is often due to an issue with the carburetor.
Lawn Mower Cord Stuck? Here's How to Fix It!
Lawn mower repair doesn't have to be difficult. This article provides simple steps to repair the starter and pull cord.
How to Fix a Lawn Mower Handle Yourself
This article outlines a cheap yet durable method for repairing the handle on your lawn mower.
Troubleshooting Sprinkler Systems
This is a basic sprinkler system troubleshooting and repair guide for the homeowner. Follow these easy step-by-step diagnostic instructions to simplify most common irrigation system problems.
How to Use a String Trimmer Properly Without Breaking the Line!
Does your trimmer line get tangled, snap off and wind you up? Read on for tips on how to wind the spool properly and use a trimmer like a pro.
How to Change Lawn Mower Oil: No Fancy Tools Needed!
Learn how to change the oil in a lawn mower- it helps to reduce wear and prolongs the life of the engine. Anyone with a small amount of technical aptitude can learn to do this, and few tools are required.
How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
Winterizing a lawn mower isn't difficult or time-consuming and only requires a few basic tools. Follow these simple DIY tips for winterizing a lawn mower, and your mower will start more easily next spring.
10 Reasons to Replace Your Front Lawn With a Garden
Looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious or how to attract wildlife to your yard? Here are ten benefits of replacing your front lawn with a front yard garden.
How to Mow With a Scythe
This article shares info about scythes and explains why I like mowing with one, and why you might like it, too.
Buying a Lawn Mower: Which Is Best? Electric, Gas, or Battery?
This guide provides some tips on what to look out for when buying walk-behind push lawnmowers. It covers topics such as lawnmower type, horsepower, width of cut and deck type
How to Sharpen and Balance Lawn Mower Blades
Keeping your lawn mower and its blades well-maintained is the key to having a great-looking lawn. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to sharpen and balance your blades and when it's time to replace them.
What Is the Best Electric Lawn Mower for the Money?
Searching for the best electric lawn mower for the money is a chore. You can make your search a lot easier by reading this review on push mowers for the home.
Alternatives to Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Cities across the nation are passing ordinances that make gas-powered leaf blowers illegal to use. This is a boon for those of us who work from home, but what are the alternatives for gardeners?
Review of Husqvarna Evolution Reel Gas-Free Lawn Mower
If you are looking to save money and help save the environment, think about mowing your grass with a push reel mower like the Husqvarna Evolution.
The Zen of Lawn Mowing
Few people realize what kind of opportunity lawn cutting presents for those who wish to meditate. The actual zen and being "in the moment" for this is a semi-spiritual treat that we get to engage in any time the grass gets too long.
DR Lawn and Leaf Vacuum Review
To summarize my review of the DR Lawn and Leaf Vacuum, I would have to give it an A. I think it is built very well and will last a very long time. It is easy to use and is a huge time saver! Read my review to learn more.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
DIY step-by-step instructions with photos for how to sharpen your lawn mower blade. Save money by sharpening it yourself.
How to Repair a Lawn Mower That Won't Start
Learn about starting a mower properly, solving fuel, oil and ignition system problems, carburetor fault finding and lots more troubleshooting tips.
Reviews of Hustler, Scag, and John Deere Zero-Turn Mowers
Find out how three of the best commercial zero-turn mowers fare when compared to each other. These mowers offer some of the best that the commercial zero-turn market has to offer.
Overgrown Lawn? How to Cut Long Grass
Forgot to regularly maintain your lawn? This article will detail how you can restore your lawn to its rightful glory after being overrun by long grass.