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Lawn Care Tools

Lawn mowers, power tools, hand tools and specialty tools used in the maintenance and care of lawns.
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String Trimmer Safety

String trimmers are among the most dangerous lawn care tools available, capable of causing injury and damage in an instant. Some common sense safety can go a long way towards preventing an accident.

Buying a String Trimmer

Tips on how to choose the best string trimmer for your needs.

Green Lawn Mowers

Lawn mowers can be green too. Green mowers produce little or no pollution, they are quiet with few moving parts, require little maintenance and no gasoline, spark plugs, filters, or oil.

How to Start Up an Irrigation System

Re-charging the sprinkler system. Preparing watering system for summer. Prevention of leaky pipes and hoses

Lawn Care Equipment Operation & Safety

Lawn safety awareness is crucial to reducing accidents involving operators and onlookers as well as pollution. Heed the warnings found on labels and be aware of your surroundings and hazards.

The Trouble with Leaf Blowers

It is so easy for a leaf blower to become the bane of one's existence. Just try to sleep in late, relax outside, or open your windows for a warm breeze when the lawn crew rolls into the neighborhood.

New Regulations for Portable Fuel Containers

Gas can regulations, fuel container spillage and safety. New EPA legislation.

Lawncare Tool Basics

A list of lawncare tools with brief descriptions and their functions.

Winter Preparation for Lawn Tools

Winterizing equipment. Preparing tools for winter.

Winterizing Irrigation

Winterizing irrigation. Preparing watering system for winter. Prevention of frozen pipes and hoses.

Lawn Spreaders

Lawn spreaders including drop spreaders and broadcast or rotary spreaders. Fertilizer spreaders and types of lawn spreaders.

Lawn Spreader Operating Tips

Spreader operation tips. How to operate a lawn spreader.

How to Use Leaf Blower/Vacs

Leaf blowers/vacs can be easier and faster than raking a lawn in the spring or fall. David Beaulieu, About.com's Guide to Landscaping explains.

Winterizing a String Trimmer

How to winterize a string trimmer. Preparing a string trimmer for winter. Storing a string trimmer

Choosing a Trimmer

Weighing the different features available on string trimmers will help you make an informed decision when it comes time to buy.

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