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  1. Why Buy Scag

    There's a wide range of options available when you start researching commercial mowers. While more expensive than some competing mowers, Scag is an acknowledged leader in the commercial mower industry. There are several good reasons for this reputation – reasons which make Scag mowers a great addition to your commercial mowing fleet. Innovative Design Since they first started crafting commercial...
  2. Trimmers and Brushcutters

    There are some spots in your yard a mower can't reach, and others where the grass and weeds have gotten too tall for mowers to tackle. For these places, a trimmer or brushcutter makes short work of overgrown vegetation. Trimmer or Brushcutter? This choice depends on what kind of cutting you plan on doing, and the size of yard you...
  3. Tree Trimming Tips

    Summer is a great time to hire a professional arborist, or inspect your trees and remove dead, diseased or unsafe branches. You can also prune in the late winter when trees are dormant, but pruning in the summer can make it easier to see and remove defective limbs. Clearing out dead and diseased wood keeps the tree healthier, and if...
  4. Planting A New Lawn in Texas

    There are two main ways to start a new lawn – from seeds or plants (sod, plugs and sprigs). Which one is best depends on your budget, the type of grass you want, and when you want to plant. Seed is less expensive than sod, plugs, or sprigs, but takes longer to create thick grass cover. It's also hard to...
  5. Pole Pruners for Summer 2015

    If you need to cut branches too tall to reach with a chainsaw from the ground this summer, powered pole pruners can be much less dangerous than climbing into a tree or on a ladder with a chainsaw. Richardson Saw & Lawnmower carries pole pruners from Stihl and Echo for professional arborists and serious landscapers.   Echo Pole Pruners Echo...
  6. Sprucing Up the Lawn for July 4th

    Summer's just around the corner, and that means summer parties and events like graduations and the 4th of July. If you're hosting guests this summer, people are going to spend a lot of time looking at and hanging out on your lawn. A few easy tasks, which can be incorporated into your regular lawn care routine, go a long way...
  7. Father's Day 2015: Gift Ideas for Dad

    If your dad loves working outdoors and prides himself on a good-looking yard, then what better Father's Day present than new lawn equipment? Good quality yard tools make lawn work easier on Dad and leaves him more time for enjoying the fruits of his labor in the garden and around the house. Corona Hand Tools For a dad who gardens...
  8. Stihl Dealer Days 2015 - Trimmers, Blowers, and Chainsaws

    Stihl Dealer Days discounts are back, with more savings on products like trimmers, blowers and chainsaws. If you're looking to purchase a new Stihl product, now is the time to save money. For more information on what's hot this summer, come visit us at Richardson Saw & Lawnmower and ask about our Stihl products. Richardson Saw & Lawnmower is a...
  9. 3 Brush Clearing Equipment Options

    For some clearing tasks, you need a cutting tool more powerful than a line trimmer but not quite as powerful as a chainsaw. Brushcutters are specifically designed to efficiently clear tall grass, thick weeds, dense undergrowth, small bushes, and saplings. If you're looking for a tool to clean-up overgrown plants around your home or use as part of your business...
  10. Spring 2015 Sales & Promotions

    Did you know Richardson Saw & Lawnmower regularly participates in promotions and sales? Not only are we one of the largest multi-line dealers in the area, but we're also a great place to save money on the quality lawn and garden equipment you use around the house or as part of your business. Check our website often for the latest...