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As the weather starts to warm up in the spring, I love going out in the garden. It’s the only time that I actually enjoy weeding. Spring is my favorite time of year. I love seeing everything green up and start growing and the smell of the damp spring earth. Before you’ll get to see that new green growth in...

With proper upkeep, a good lawnmower should last for many years. Keeping up with regular maintenance and addressing problem quickly if something goes wrong with your lawnmower will help keep it running smoothly. Whether you choose to complete the maintenance and repair yourself or take it to a professional, you will probably end up working with a service department. If...

The approach of winter typically signals an end of mowing and an end to green grass. With the weather cooling, it’s time to turn our thoughts to winter lawn and yard care tasks. Most lawns in Texas are planted with warm-season grasses, which go dormant over the winter. Though your lawn will turn brown when the grass is dormant, it...

As your lawn grass comes out of dormancy in the spring, you might notice some problem areas in your yard. It’s not uncommon to see yellowed or dead patches of grass in the yard, especially after a particularly cold or dry winter. Drought and cold are among the most likely culprits for winter damage. Driving heavy equipment over a dormant...

Yearly maintenance plays a key role in keeping your lawn tools in good shape. As you put hand tools and power equipment away for winter, you’ll want to clean them off and do some winterizing to get tools ready for storage. This is also a great time for catching up on any routine maintenance tasks that have accumulated over the...

If you were able to take advantage of lower mortgage rates last year, or you’ve managed to purchase one of the relatively small number of homes available for sale in 2021, congratulations! Buying a new home is an exciting thing, and it also means you’re buying a new lawn. Sometimes, that lawn isn't in the best of shape. Depending on...

As we work around our yards, there are a lot of different tools we can use. Lawnmowers and trimmers to cut the grass, edgers to clean up along sidewalks and gardens, spreaders for fertilizer, sprayers for weed killer, and chainsaws for pruning and cleanup work. Having the right tool for each job you tackle can make a world of difference...

If you're looking to buy cutting and trimming tools from a brand with a long history of producing quality products, Shindaiwa is a great choice. From the development of their iconic T27 and T270 trimmers to modern advances in engine technologies, Shindaiwa consistently offers high-quality equipment you can count on. Shindaiwa products are manufactured and distributed by ECHO Incorporated, headquartered...

String trimmers are one of the most versatile tools you can have for maintaining your yard. They’re perfect for cutting grass and weeds you can’t reach with a lawnmower, such as areas around trees, rocks, and sidewalks. They are also useful for maintaining a hillside that is too steep or rocky to mow. When it comes to choosing a string...

Professional walk-behind mowers are powerful, sturdy pieces of lawn equipment useful for a variety of tasks. They give you more control than zero-turn mowers when you're trying to mow in tight spaces. Walk-behinds are also safer on hills than riding mowers. Using a walk-behind, you can be more flexible when cutting a lawn since they make it easy to navigate...