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    Using a balancer on a mower blade

    My good neighbor was giving me valuable advice and part of what he said was that it is important to always use a balancer. Is there any danger to the mower in general and if a balancer is not easily accessible can one make any modifications?
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    How did you get your first mower?

    I tend to be the lazy type when it comes to shopping and I was wondering if I will be able to get my first ever mower without any help. Did you seek expert advice when buying yours or simply walked to the nearest and went on to purchase your first mower?
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    Inorganic or organic mulch?

    The many benefits mulch offers to your lawn are enormous but then comes the concept of choosing between the organic and/or inorganic types of mulch. Which type had you rather use, this being said against the backdrop of inorganic mulch not being able to decompose.
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    Which one lasts longer?

    I presume one factor people love to consider when purchasing a mower is the type and so I was wondering which one between a gas or electric lawn mower lasts longer?
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    When does a lawn stop being one?

    I was just wondering how far the definition of a lawn goes. Is there a specific dimension or you can still have one acre of well-maintained grass and still call it a lawn?
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    Is a robotic mower eco-friendly?

    I have always likened purchasing a lawn mower to the hassle of choosing what car to buy. With a greater variety, you have gas propelled, electric and/or riding mowers/tractors. There are claims that a robotic mower comes with the advantage of being environment friendly..how true is this claim?
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    Excited about a soon-to-be lawn

    We are making final touches on our new home and it is exciting to see a new lawn coming up really soon. The landscaping of the exact location is going on but meanwhile, I cannot wait to see how the lawn will look.
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    Online resource for snow blowers

    I cannot possibly begin to say how much of a great resource the internet has become but navigating online made me come across this site. Snow Blower Manual - Manuals and free Snow Blower instructions | ManualsOnline.com
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    Choosing the best type of grass for your lawn

    Apparently how much time you want to spend on your lawn, both in the near and far future is an important factor in determining the best type of grass. Will it be an exhibit, average or just anything that just covers the ground? The fact is that the more perfect the lawn, the higher the...
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    What Ford intially was

    Perhaps what is not known to most people is that most Ford lawn and garden tractors were manufactured by Jacobsen. The year 1988 saw the company change to Ford-New Holland. My uncle has so much attachment to his Ford lawn mower to an extent that he cannot explain.
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    A dog that can mow the lawn

    My brother says he witnessed this on a talent show on TV and despite my insistence that this was impossible, it hit me that you can train a pet, and especially a dog to do anything you want it to. Perhaps we should even device mechanisms to make them speak. :laughing:
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    Safety during snow removal

    It has been reported that most snow accidents do happen to first time users and so it is important that necessary steps are taken to avoid these. I have heard of overexertion resulting especially from the use of the snow shovel. Heart failure, is the most serious effect from this. The ideal...
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    How do you get rid of obsolete mowers?

    I am not yet a proud owner of one but just recently, a thought was going through my mind. What happens when your mower is finally rendered obsolete? In short, is recycling of mowers possible?
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    Organic lawn fertilizer

    You agree with me that the fertilizers and weed killers around can be harmful in a way or the other the pursuit of going green cannot end without the mention of these. Is cow manure recommended for use in lawns?
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    The best type of grass

    I used to think every kind of turfgrass was suitable for any sort of lawn. It later emerged that the climatic conditions and location play a big role. Here are some tips to ponder over; 1. Depending on your location, choose between cool and warm season species. 2. The amount of sun the lawn...
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