Category: Garden Tools
5 “Must Haves” When Looking For a Potting Bench
So it’s time to relieve the back ache when settling in for the annual ritual of preparing your hanging baskets and the like? Here’s five “must have” features to look for when you start your search for a great potting bench. 1 – Get the height right Make sure it’s of the right height. There’s […]
Chainsaw Alternative: Black and Decker Alligator Lopper
We’ve been having a crazy winter in upstate New York. One day last week it was nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the next we got hit with a storm that brought us about 6 inches of snow. We got through it alright (it’s nothing that we’re not used to) but our old apple tree didn’t […]
10 Chainsaw Terms to Know before Buying
I’ll be first to admit that when it comes to working outdoors I can be a bit girly. Don’t get me wrong, I love to get down and dirty with a trowel or even digging my hands right into the soil but when power tools are needed, I leave them to the man of the […]
Alligator Lopper Maintenance Tips
Alligator loppers are relatively low maintenance and don’t require quite as much attention as chainsaws, which is part of what makes them awesome. They do require some care, however, to keep them working as long as possible. The following tips will help you keep the loppers going longer to get the most bang for your […]
Dethatching Your Lawn Using a Power Rake
Using A Power Rake On Your Lawn When you have a lot of dead plant material piling up on your lawn, a power rake is an excellent way to remove that excess debris. A power rake can be used to remove dead leaf pile up in the fall or grass trimmings after you have cut […]
