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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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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

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...

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.

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:

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...

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?

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?

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...

There are instances when the engine won't start no matter what technique you try to employ. One of the causes could be flooding of the engine. How does one successfully go about this without damaging the engine? Any easy to grasp DIYs?

Back in the day, going green sounded too 'ordinary' but as we speak many folks are embracing the idea. it has taken the dimension being environmentally aware and making choices that are earthly responsible. I realized even recycling grass has its benefits. After mowing your grass, cut it into a...

Is it possible to customize a lawn mower and if so what is it that you need to keep in mind so that the functionality is not affected?

If I have a small lawn, would it be in order to buy a relatively big mower so that if I was to increase the lawn size, I would not have to buy another one? What are the pros and cons of doing this?

I do not have a lawn yet but was pondering on a few maintenance techniques. For example, how often should the lawn be watered and what amount of water is recommended?

It is an amazing thing to have a beautiful lawn yet it is another thing to look at it and have mixed feelings. Do you at times look at your lawn and wish you never had it(when things are not going your way)or at other times smile at the mere thought that it is the best thing you ever created?

Call it what you may but I suppose even BIY (Built It Yourself) still describes it but is it true that one can actually design a robot lawn mower? How will one be able to choose what to use for the sensors, wheels and so forth?

All I know is that there is an ordinary, bronze and administration level of membership. Just out of curiosity, what do these mean and how does one move to the next level?

I have heard it said that before deciding on the method to use, you must first differentiate between a push and a riding mower. Apparently a push mower can have either a reel type or single rotating horizontal blade. In that case, how do you go about sharpening the blades?

A few tips for you to ponder over: 1. In most cases, mowing the top one-third of the blade of the grass encourages a deep root system. 2. It is best to mow in the morning hours when the dew has dried off so you do not have some grass clumps in the blades. 3. Foot printing happens more often...

The common belief is men cannot multi task. To some extent, I think it is true but is there anything to back this? For example, can you mow and talk on the phone simultaneously?

If I wanted to buy a mower(coz I am looking to buy one someday), which would be the best model to invest in or is it just a matter of preference?

I was imagining a situation where a particular country for example has rules regarding how much noise a mower can emit. It would be a real hassle trying to bring in mowers from other countries with different regulations. I am imagining modification of the machines coming into play, something...

These are more frequent than any of us could imagine. In fact, twice as many people are treated for these than gun shot wounds. Cuts and bruises from flying objects lead in this pack. Any ideas on how to best to treat such related injuries?

Snow removal would seem like a hard task without these remote-controlled mowers. The good bit is the summer time mower can still be modified for use in winter, with the addition of a snow plow. Are there better ways of snow removal?