To start working regularly, your gas lawn mower needs three essential elements, air, spark, and fuel. If you clean the filter periodically or replace it when needed, air won’t be a problem since it is always available. As for the spark, it is never a problem if you take care of the spark plug. The …
How to Edge With a Weed Eater?
The excellent mowing strategy will make your lawn look more beautiful and neater, but if you want something special, you need to pay attention to details. Yes, I am talking about using your cordless weed eater to do the final edging. What the Edging the Lawn Actually Is Well, if you have just a small yard, the …
What’s the Proper Weed Eater Oil to Gas Mix Ratio?
Before using your weed eater, you need to prepare it. This procedure includes mixing fuel properly because an inadequate amount of oil can overheat the engine (if the amount is to low) or cause engine congestion (if the amount is too high). Therefore, it is essential to calculate the correct gas/oil ratio and ensure the smooth …
Bermuda Grass vs. Fescue – Differences + Identification
Bermuda and fescue are good choices for lawn grasses. However, they thrive under different climate conditions. Bermuda is a warm-season grass that thrives in the Southern United States, while fescue is a cool-season grass that grows well in the Northern United States and transition areas. In summary, the following are key differences between Bermuda grass …
8 Tips To Kill Crabgrass
Have you spotted clamps of crabgrass on your beautiful lawn? It is understandable if you are worried about the sudden appearance of weeds in your turf. After all, you have worked hard to keep your grass in tip-top condition. Although unsightly, the good news is that crabgrass will not immediately destroy your lawn. However, if …
7 Tips to Clean Your Lawn Mower
Every year you should prepare and clean your mower for the beginning of the new mowing season. No matter if you have a riding lawn mower or walk behind string trimmer, try to keep it in the tip-top shape so that you can use it for years. Always keep in mind that grass and small pieces of debris …
Can You Use Car Oil in a Lawn Mower? (YES and NO!)
Has the time come to change your lawn mower oil? If so, you might be wondering if you can use motor oil in a lawn mower. Some people will tell you that you don’t have to buy separate oil for your car and your lawn mower. This is true to some extent, assuming that you …
How to Get Rid of Grass Fungus?
Have you been finding it hard to stop those ugly, brown patches from ruining your beautiful lawn? This may be due to the growth of grass fungus and you are right to feel concerned. Grass fungus is one of the biggest nightmares of every lawn owner. It can rapidly undo all the hard work and …
Self-Propelled Vs Push Mower: Which is Better?
Are you in the market for a new lawn mower? Deciding on the best machine for manicuring your yard doesn’t come down to the price only; other factors such as your yard’s terrain and even your level of fitness play a role. We wrote this article to help you decide between a self-propped vs push …
How High Should I Cut My Grass? (Ideal Height by Type)
Some people love mowing their lawns. Every Saturday, they sit on their lawnmower, turn the machine on and lose themselves in the dream world of riding a white steed across the prairies. Other people just want the job done so the neighbors do not complain about the jungle, and pay the local kid to do …