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group of power toolsIf you're like me, you love your home and take pride in that great landscaping, but you're also well aware that maintaining it is not easy.

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A Killer Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist To Get You Ready For Spring

Last Updated on December 29, 2024 by Philip Page

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Get your lawn mower ready for spring by giving it a tune-up. It is not hard to learn to maintain your lawn mower by yourself and It will save you money.

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Palm Wood – What Is It and How Can I Use It?

Last Updated on August 17, 2022 by Lisa Page

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Palm trees are iconic for their appearance. However, their insides are like bundled straw-like fibers – not wood but strong enough to be used in building materials. Palm wood uses!

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How Deep Are Gas Lines Buried? (And Other Utilities)

Last Updated on December 29, 2024 by Van Powell

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When you’re digging in your property for home renovation or landscaping projects, you will be running the risk of hitting a gas line, which can lead to a disaster.

So how deep are gas lines buried, and how do you avoid hitting them when digging in your property?

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Weed Whacker vs. Weed Eater: Are they Different?

Last Updated on November 10, 2021 by Lisa Page

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It’s a common misconception that ‘weed whacker’ and ‘weed eater’ are two different names for the same tool. In fact, they’re one in the same! This article breaks down why there is confusion between these commonly used terms.

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Can Lawn Mowers Get Wet?

Last Updated on November 10, 2021 by Philip Page

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It’s easy to get a lawn mower wet at some point. That doesn’t mean you should go out of your way to do it, though. Here are the effects on the machine if you expose it to water regularly.

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What is a Mulcher? All Types of Mulchers Explained

Last Updated on November 10, 2021 by Philip Page

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A mulcher is a tool that reduces volume of wood, brush, grass, branches etc. The process produces ground cover in flower beds and gardens or natural fertilizer to prevent weeds from growing.

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