It is easy, when thinking about push reel mowers for visions of our grandpa struggling to push a heavy and cumbersome old mower around the lawn on hot summer afternoons. However, the truth is that push reel mowers have come a long way since your grandpa’s days. They’re a lot easier to push than you … Read more
If you have ever owned a hedge trimmer you will know that following use, the blades have picked up a combination of sticky sap, dust, leaves, resin, wood dust and anything othe substitute they may have come in contact with jammed in them. This will not immediately affect the performance of your trimmer, but if … Read more
If you’ve set yourself to be among millions of Americans that like gardening, you are most likely looking for ways to start your own garden. It’s a great way to get some exercise, beautify your yard and even save money on groceries. But starting a garden can be daunting, especially if you have never done … Read more
The Masterbuilt 20070512 is a fantastic electric smoker that delivers consistently great results every time. Masterbuilt improved upon the previous models with the 20070512, with a front loading container for wood chips and an easy to read LED electronic control panel. They have also moved the vent from the top to the side, which prevents … Read more
Working in the garden can be hard work. I know from my own experience, the list of jobs seems endless and one task can lead straight into another. At times like these it is easy to cut corners and miss off tasks which are important, but do not seem urgent at that particular time. One … Read more
Making your own compost is a great way to provide your garden with something that is rich in nutrients and will promote almost all types of growth. It is also great in that it uses plant and other organic material that would otherwise have to be removed from your garden for disposal elsewhere. In addition, … Read more
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
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
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
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