Cutting with dull blades isn’t just inefficient, it’s dangerous. You want your blades sharp enough to cleanly slice grass but not sharp enough to cut your hand. You cansharpen the mower bladeyourself or you can take it to a pro. If you see any rust, chips or dents, you’ll want ...
Once you’ve finished the previous step, the stump and roots can be left to decompose in the normal way. As long as there is no surface intrusion, they will not be a problem. After removing the bushes, you will be left with a few filled-in holes, several bags of cuttings or wood ...
How to prune lilac bushes and when. Pruning Lilacs at the right time. Learn how to prune lilac bushes for shape and to rejuvenate the bush.
Pussy willows, like other willows, are a soft wooded tree that grows rapidly. Keep them rigorously pruned to the desired height. If the tree’s growth gets away from you, these willows quickly grow 20 – 30 feet. If it does get out of hand, cut the trunk a couple of feet above the...
To trim flowering bushes: Step 1:Remove the three Ds: Damaged, Diseased, or Dead wood You can do this step any time of year. This applies to deciduous or evergreen shrubs. How do you know if the wood is dead? If you’re unsure, cut a branch. Is theregreenalong the outer rim? Th...
My advanced stage basil problem is that the basil plants have grown into gigantic bushes, five feet high and round. The two down the back have been left for the bees but the other is a giant ball – any tips on how to cut it back a bit are appreciated. Reply Clint June 22, 2021...
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Insert wedges into the cut to support large stumps as the blade passes the halfway point. Without wedges for support, the heavy stump will fall on the blade. With small stumps there's no room or need for wedges. Stop the saw 2 or 3 inches from the edge of the stump and back it ou...
How to Cut a Pomegranate: I love eating pomegranates, but hacking them apart is slow and messy. This easy trick will help you open pomegranates with the greatest of ease, while keeping your hands clean. All you need is a fresh pomegranate, a paring knife
Pull the anti-roll bar down, pull off the bushes if they are the split type. If they are not split, free the end of the bar from its mounting on the suspension arm and pull the bush along the bar and off. It may be easier to cut the old bushes free, or they may be lubricated...