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What to Consider When Selecting a Lawn Mower

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:50:54 +0530

The look of your house can be enhanced by maintaining a beautiful lawn. Hence, it is important to take good care of the lawn and regularly cut and mow the grass. There are a variety of lawn mowers that have improved features & designs and it is important to choose the right machine.

Lawn mowers are available as reel mowers and rotary mowers. The design of the reel mowers remains the same and so is easier to work with. Rotary mowers are available as gas-powered or electric push mowers, riding lawn tractors and robotic electric mowers. The lawn mower differs in types of engines, fuels used and methods of starting.� The engines can be started with a recoil cord or electric start, which needs electricity to maintain charge in the battery. The engines can be two cycle, and fuelled by a gas and oil mixture or four cycle, which uses gas and is more efficient and requires less maintenance later. Depending on the engine type, diesel or gas can be used.

It is recommended that the client evaluates the area of his lawn before choosing a mower. If the lawn covers half acre or more, a riding lawn mower would be the ideal pick. However, if the lawn area is smaller, then a reel mower can be considered. A push mower can be used for lawns in between these sizes. Another aspect a person should consider is the terrain of the lawn. For sloped and irregular lawns, mowers with larger rear wheels or rear-wheel drive are ideal and for expansive, flat grounds a front-wheel drive, self-propelled mowers are the perfect choice. The landscaping, water bodies and obstacles in his lawn should be taken into account and if it has trees or hedges, the person should choose a lawn mower that is easy to maneuver.

The type and height of the grass, the quantity of moisture in the grass, and the presence of any material such as twigs or leaves in the lawn are also considered while purchasing lawn mowers. Mowers are available with side discharge or rear bagging options to collect the grass clippings and some models even offer multiple options of bagging, side discharge and mulching.

The main point to keep in mind is engine size and specifications required to handle the mowing needs and not the power of the engine. The versatility of the mowers can be increased with the right additions and they can be used for grading gravel, shredding, and even for plowing. Thus, choosing the right lawn mower can make the chore seem effortless and make the job of lawn care more enjoyable for the person.

You Need To Know About Garden Tillers

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:51:39 +0530

Gardening is extremely rewarding and the right kind of efforts can bring desirable results. There are a few tools that must be in every gardener’s kit and the ‘Garden Tiller’ is one such tool that can save the person a lot of time and effort in enhancing the beauty of the garden.

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Garden Tillers are used to turn over soil and prepare a proper area for planting. They make the soil loose and filled with air, allowing plants to grow properly. A garden tiller can effectively turn over dirt easily and a wide range of tillers are available for breaking up most kinds of soil. Tillers use rotating blades known as tines that have circular movements to break up and turn over the soil. The Garden Tillers are classified as per the position of their tines. Front Tine Tillers have tines at the front end and are less expensive than Rear Tine Tillers and are suitable for smaller jobs. Rear Tine Tillers are more effective than Front Tine Tillers and have a set of self-propelled wheels in the front and the tines in the back. They are equipped with various gears and settings to work in forward or reverse mode.

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The Garden tillers are available as electric or gas powered. The electric tillers need to be plugged in for use and hence suit mid sized gardens. For a bigger garden, it would be wise to choose a cordless gas tiller. Gas tillers need extra maintenance than electric tillers since their fuel lines need to be drained each year. The prices of garden tillers vary a lot and mainly depend on the power of the tiller. Light duty tillers are smaller and have 1 or 2 horsepower engine ideal for smaller gardens while heavy duty tillers have more horsepower for working in difficult soil conditions.

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Before the process of tilling, it is recommended to prepare the garden. It would be better to pull out any weeds before tilling because a tiller can spread them over the garden, which can result in an abundance of weeds later on. Also removing rocks, sticks, and breaking large dirt clods will make tilling effortless. Tillers work best in dry soil, so that they can easily break up clumps so it would be sensible to avoid watering the soil.

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Garden Tillers can save the person a lot of time and effort and are extremely easy to use. They can prove to be a great help in the gardens and are an essential tool for every gardening enthusiast. The right tiller tool and dedicated efforts can surely make the dream look of the garden a reality.