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After the ice and snow melts and your lawn starts to green-up, you might start to notice damage from ice melt products. Salt damage can come to a yard comes from two places – salt trucks keeping the roads clear and salt used by homeowners on sidewalks and driveways. Even if you don't use salt yourself, it can affect your...

Autumn leaves can form a pretty carpet of color across the lawn, but leaving them there may hurt the grass as then leaves get matted down by rain and snow. Thick layers of leaves block sunlight, which weakens the grass, and when the layer of leaves starts to mold, it can make the lawn grass mold and rot as well...

If you're shopping for some new lawn care equipment but aren't familiar with available brands, the number of options can be very confusing. What makes one brand better than another? Is the more expensive brand really worth it for the type of work I have to do? How do I choose which model I need? Though all the brands carried...

Hurry in to Richardson Saw & Lawnmower and take advantage of a limited-time offer from eXmark lawn mowers. Now through October 31, 2015, buying certain models of eXmark zero-turn mowers qualifies you for a free $300 Amazon gift card. Qualified models include Quest, Pioneer and Lazer Z E-Series mowers. All you have to do to get your gift card is...

Top-handle chainsaws are designed specifically for professionals who have to use a chainsaw when doing off-ground, in-tree cutting. Also called arborist saws, they are typically used for tree service and surgery, landscaping, and public maintenance projects. In-tree cutting is not recommended for homeowners, but if you have to cut limbs from in a tree, the top-handle saws are the best...

Stand-on mowers merge the convenience of a riding mower the maneuverability of mid-size walk-behind models. They are designed for landscape professionals and make a great addition to your mower fleet if you maintain properties that require a highly maneuverable mower for precise trimming. Richardson Saw and Lawnmowers carries stand-on mowers from reliable equipment companies like Scag and Toro. Maneuverability Green...

Most commercial riding mowers and some homeowner mowers come equipped with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) to keep the operator safe in case the mower tips, flips, or rolls over. On some models, it is an optional feature which can be folded down or removed completely. Usually however, it's a good idea to keep the ROPS engaged. Mowing Near Slopes...

It seems like summer only just arrived, and it's already time to start thinking about fall maintenance tasks around the lawn. The warm-season grasses typically grown in Texas go dormant at the end of the year, and they're going to need a little extra attention in the late summer or early fall to help keep them healthy. The most important...

When it comes to professional lawn care, only the best and most reliable tools will do. Toro offers a wide range of durable lawn care equipment for maintaining healthy, attractive lawns around homes, businesses, golf courses and other locations where your company works. Walk-Behind Mowers Toro's walk-behind mowers are characterized by durability and maneuverability. They are available in lightweight or...

When you're buying a hedge trimmer, there are several options to consider. One of the biggest choices is between electric, battery or gasoline-powered models. The overall type of hedge trimmer is also a big choice and is influenced by the kind of hedges you need to trim. Some models have double-sided blades and short handles that are useful for general...