gardeneaze_sir212 All established lawns build up thatch over time. Thatch is not an unnatural occurrence. Rather it is natural consequence of the grass life cycle. As grass ages and dies, it begins to compost and become absorbed by the soil. The composted grass provides nutrient for the soil, in turn encouraging new growth. In a healthy … Read more
Electric smokers allow home cooks and commercial cooks to have the benefits of delicious, smoked meat without the hassle of storing fuels or lighting something on fire. If you’re looking for a smoker that will create tender, mouth-watering meats and vegetables with the same flavor as a traditional smoker, an electric smoker can do the … Read more
We all know that watering the garden takes time. During the hot summer months you really need to spend an hour a day at least ensuring that your treasured plants get enough water to continue to thrive. You may not realize it, but there alternatives to standing there with a hose moving from one plant … Read more
Let’s kick this off with a bold statement. The push reel mower is not only a viable lawn mowing option, but in many instances it is actually superior to its gas powered, and significantly more expensive, cousins. So, if you are in the market for a lawn mower, why not consider a traditional push reel … Read more
There is actually quite a lot of confusion as to the difference between a string trimmer and a lawn edger. The reason for this stems from the fact that many string trimmers are described as having edging capability. And, to a certain degree they do, but what they do not have is the ability to … Read more
We look below at what makes a good rain barrel, but before we get to that here’s a table of our top rain barrel picks. We reviewed 5 of the best ones available and present our findings here. Our pick of the bunch is the Good Ideas RW50-OAK Rain Barrel which we believe combines great value for … Read more
There is often a lot of confusion between power raking and dethatching. This confusion is understandable because they are in fact essentially the same thing. The difference between them lies only in the method and effectiveness of the process. Let me explain, but first, let’s make sure we know exactly what thatch is. Different Types … Read more
For those who are new to this tech, power or pressure washers are the new mans best friend. They are useful tools to use when cleaning the home. With high concentrated jet water within their tank, they effectively flush off dirt better than any brush. They are also super-efficient at water utilization. Especially when compared … Read more
If you’ve ever been at the beach on a hot summer day, have you found that being near the waters edge whether standing outside by a pool or next to the sea, even if you don’t go in, feels cooler? The reason for this is that water at the shore is heavy with moisture from … Read more