Robert Frost once wrote “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,” a poem that challenges the act of following old, irrelevant ideals that have been passed down over time. Although Frost took a more philosophical approach against fences, those structures are indeed beneficial for those who have them installed. Whether you have installed a vinyl, aluminum, chain …
There are several reasons why homeowners want their tree stumps removed from their yards. Do you have them in your home but haven’t considered removing it? The reasons stated below, as well as the simple steps on how you can remove a stump, may change your mind. Why Stump Removal? Health & Safety: Perhaps the …
The key to achieving a clean cut each time you run the mower over your lawn is to have sharp lawnmower blades, and ideally you should be sharpening the blade on your mower twice during the main cutting season. Whatever your DIY skill level, by following the advice in this guide, you’ll be able to …
Looking for a lawnmower, but puzzled by what seems like an infinite variety of lawnmower types? Well, here are a few pointers to help you understand and eventually select the one that’s right for you. Push – scissor action These are those great usually steel mowers that you push along. In terms of technology, they …
Composting your kitchen food scraps and waste as well as grass trimmings is better for the environment as there is less going to the land fill. Although compost is not soil, it does act as a fertilizer by enriching the soil so you can grow hardy and healthy plants. Before you start to compost there …
The advent of autumn brings with it the shedding of leaves. Lots and lots of it. Using a garden rake to clear your yard of dead leaves and other debris is backbreaking work, and when the leaf blower was introduced in the 1970s homeowners and groundskeepers all over the word breathed a collective sigh of …
Mowing is one of the most important tasks that homeowners need to do in order to keep lawns clean, healthy and appealing. However, there are cases when mowing can be a difficult task due to numerous issue. For one, homeowners need to choose the right time to mow. Next, unexpected weather conditions or even seasons …
