Why Hobby Farmers Are Switching From Tiller Attachments to Box Blades for Garden Prep
A rotary tiller is a versatile and valuable tool – but it’s not the only tool for turning soil. More and more, we hear hobby farmers and diversified DIYers opting for a box blade when it comes to garden prep and year-round use. Here, we’re looking at what sets the box blade apart, and where…
Using GPS and Smart Irrigation for Better Lawn Care
Keeping your lawn lush, green, and healthy can feel like an uphill battle. Luckily, technology is on your side… and so are we! Here, we’re taking a look at how modern advancements in equipment technology remove the guesswork from your yardwork, keeping your lawn in pristine condition. Two technologies leading the charge are GPS and…
Yard Work Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
Completing yard work should be rewarding, not taxing. That’s why we’ve made a list of yard work hacks to save you time and turn your outdoor chores into something you’re actually looking forward to. Whether you’re gardening, landscaping or just keeping up with the yard work, we’ve got some tips for you. Visit Your Local…
Treat Your Lawn Like Family
Listen, we know a lawn isn’t just a lawn. Maybe it’s where you propagated that heirloom tree on your anniversary, where you’ve raised your kids, where they’ve grown into young adults and, someday, where they’ll come home to visit. Your lawn, in a way, is part of the family. So you know that a mower…
Checking Your Mower Belt
Don’t let a worn belt stop you! An essential piece of your lawn mower is its belts. Over time, these belts age, wear, and can snap if not replaced at the right time. Though the average belt last 3-4 years depending on usage, it is still important to check them on a regular basis to…
Mulching 101
Definitions: Mulch noun [ muhlch ] – lawn grass trimmings cut into easily decomposable sizes that prevent erosion, enrich the soil, and inhibit weeds Bagging verb [ bag-ging ] – the process of gathering trimmings to be composted or collected as yard waste Thatch noun [ thach ] – more than half an inch of build-up from roots, stems, and cuttings…