Somewhere to lounge on a sunny day, for the kids to roll around, if you are looking for lawn care tips, this is the section for you.
Although a pristine lawn might not be the desire of every homesteader, with many keen to convert lawned areas into food production, having a lawn, and tending it well can be a nice thing.
Thinking of buying a new lawnmower? Electric, gas, ride on, human-powered? There are many options, but in this article, I’m going to consider the pros and cons of electric lawn mowers. Why? Because I have owned many of them since becoming an adult some 32 years ago. My relationship with them has been something of a … Read More
In this article I want to talk about the pros and cons of reel mowers.Slightly surprisingly, in this world of modern gadgets and ‘motorised everythings’, reel mowers seem to be making a bit of a comeback.More and more gardeners are turning away from the gas rotary mowers and the ride-ons, and going back to a … Read More
Having recently bought a manual push reel mower as a replacement for my electric rotary mower, and having used it for a couple of months over the summer, I thought it might be nice to do a little review and share my experiences of a manual push reel mower versus an electric rotary mower. This isn’t … Read More
If you’ve got Bermuda grass as your lawn, you’ll know it’s a super tough, resilient type of grass, great for heavily used lawns (pets, kids?) But that resilience comes at a price. Effective lawn care can become an issue without the right mower. I’m going to discuss some options that are essential when choosing the … Read More
Choosing between a reel mower vs rotary mower is becoming somewhat less of a choice these days, as rotary mowers are claiming the lion’s share of the market. Mass-produced electric and gas rotary mowers are pretty much all you see in the lawn care showroom, and it’s a shame. The manual or powered reel mower … Read More
The self propelled reel mower has not undergone a lot of changes since they were first introduced almost 200 years ago. The only difference between now and then is the fact that it has become lighter, manufactured from more modern materials, and come in different cutting widths. I’ll also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of … Read More
Tending a lawn can be a drag. Keeping it looking great year-round takes time and effort. It grows like crazy in the summer, often needing mowing twice a week to keep that well-tended look. In this article, I’ll be offering lawn care and mowing tips and tricks on how to mow a lawn professionally with … Read More
Zero turn mowers have been a godsend for grass cutters, both in the public sector and for domestic use too. Used by professional landscapers and public sector highway and park maintenance staff, the zero turn lawnmower is an essential piece of machinery.Although not cheap, the zero-turn fits well into the lawn care arsenal of the … Read More
