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 ...
If using a sod cutter,follow steps one and two above, then move your motorized sod cutter across your lawn. Turn around at the end of each cutting pass like you would with a lawn mower. With asod cutter, you cut the lawn into strips and then remove the strips. To operate a sod cut...
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blade Technology & EquipmentSep 10, 2024 Preventative maintenance improves a gas-powered lawn mower’s overall lifespan and performance with the goal of saving you time and money. It also has a huge effect on how well your grass performs. In a previous Sod ...
The soil needs to be loose enough that the grass roots can spread easily, absorbent enough that it will collect water and rich enough that it can provide the plant with nutrients. Roots also need a certain amount of circulating air, which means the soil can't be too compact. Ideally, you...
As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and care through spring... Read more about First spring feed and cut How to buy a lawn mower There are some things you will need to think about when picking a lawn mower for your garden...
Kill Grass With Cardboard Mow the area of grass, using your lawn mower's lowest setting. Cover the grass with a single layer of corrugated cardboard. Push sticks through the cardboard and into the soil to pin the cardboard in place. Spray the cardboard until thoroughly wet to begin the...
Properly maintaining your lawn mower blade is important. A sharp blade ensures that grass is cut (rather than torn) evenly and on the first pass, and the engine won’t have to work as hard. Remove the Mower Blade Step 1:Disconnect the spark plug to keep the mower from accidentally starti...
Mowing your lawn properly makes a big difference in its health. Did you know that there is a direct relationship between cutting height and the amount of roots a grass plant can maintain? Whether you use a push mower, power mower, or a cordless lawn mower, here are 5 tips to avoid mowi...
When using your lawn sweeper, it would be best to walk at a slow to medium pace. You can also walk at a pace as if you are using your lawn mower. 5. Collecting the Grass Clippings Using a Tarp Using a large trap, lay it on the ground where you are done sweeping. You need to ...
But you keep ending up with burnt patches or dead grass... What gives? How do you get a level lawn? Well,here is what you need to know about getting a perfect level cut. There are 2 major factors to consider when it come to getting that perfect level cut. ...