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Over the past few years, we've been hearing more and more talk about “green lawn care.” These articles often include advice to get rid of your lawn. They say homeowners are wasting valuable time, money, and water to keep a useless patch of green grass healthy. Plus, the chemicals American pour onto their lawns each year aren't good for the...

As an arborist, your ropes are among the most important tools you have. They're literal life-lines when you're up in a tree, and you want to make sure you take good care of them. First off, you want to start with a top-quality rope. Here at Richardson Saw, we carry and recommend Samson ropes. Samson offers reliable ropes that will...

Have you ever thought, "I could have a really nice yard if only grass wasn't so hard to grow"? To stay green, lush, and healthy, lawn grasses need just enough (but not too much) water. Most don't grow well in shade. They require frequent mowing. The grass can start to die if there's lots of foot traffic or pets tearing...

Xeriscapes are a hot trend in landscape design right now, especially in states like California, Kansas, and Texas. Because xeriscaping creates a landscape with low water demands it's perfect for regions under strict water usage restrictions. Plus, it's an environmentally friendly and low-maintenance alternative to traditional landscaping. Even if water usage in your area isn't restricted, xeriscaping can be a...

Honda lawn mowers have a well-earned reputation as some of the most reliable walk-behinds in the industry. Whether you're in the market for residential or commercial mowers, Honda offers reliable performance with innovative technology. ] 1) Reliable Engine Honda is the gold standard for small engines. Their extensive experience, high quality, superior warranty, environmentally conscious designs, and reliability set Honda...

Leaf blowers are widely considered one of the most annoying pieces of lawn equipment, at least by the people who aren't using them. Most complains are caused by the loud noise. Others come up when careless operators blow debris into the streets, at parked automobiles, or too close to people walking by. Another argument against blowers is that they contribute...

If your yard is like most, trying to keep it green means you're using up a lot of water. Large lawns and traditional landscapes require regular plenty of irrigation and quite a bit of maintenance. Whether you're living in a water-restricted area or just want to help the planet, creating a drought-tolerant landscape can be an excellent idea. Xeriscaping is...

It's tempting to just pull out the lawn mower or trimmer and get to work wearing whatever you happen to have on. Working in the yard around your home doesn't seem all that dangerous. Sure, professional landscapers wear protective gear but that's just because they work with bigger equipment and they're out working all day. Right? Not so much. Yard...

It's usually not hard to tell if something has gone wrong with your lawn. Patches of dead, discolored, or weak grass send out clear signs that there's a problem you need to fix. Unfortunately, turf-grass problems don't just make the lawn look bad. They also weaken the health of your grass and, if left untreated, could affect the entire lawn...

Did you know most of the equipment we sell is manufactured and/or assembled in America? We've always been proud of this fact, and so are most of our customers. There are so many upsides to buying products made here in the United States and we want to offer you the option to do just that. Where's It Made? The brands...