A lot of people don’t even realize that there’s a right way and a wrong way to tip a lawn mower up. I know I didn’t a few years ago. But if you’re the proud owner of a gas mower, …
Which Side of the Lawn Mower Blade is Up?
You recently bought a new mower blade or sharpened your existing blade, put it back on your lawn mower, and rolled it out onto your lawn with a smug little grin, visualizing the impeccable cut you’re about to witness (poetry …
Common Lawn Diseases in Florida: How to Spot + Get Rid of Them
If you live in Florida and your lawn has taken on an unhealthy look, it may be suffering from fairy ring, brown patch, leaf spot fungus, red thread or another lawn disease native to the Sunshine State. These diseases tend …
Does Cutting Grass Make It Spread?
Everyone wants a nice thick lawn, but achieving it can be an elusive goal. Cutting the grass is one technique that is often promoted as a way to make the grass spread. But does it work? Does cutting grass make …
String Trimmers Made in the USA
The first string trimmer was invented by a Texas man named George Ballas almost 50 years ago. He reportedly got the idea after watching the rotating brushes at an automatic car wash. Since their invention, tens of millions of string …