The American Heart Association says 30 minutes of moderate physical activity for five days a week will improve the health of your heart and your general fitness. That’s possible with lawn care because studies show the average American spends about 208 hours per year taking care of their lawn.
What type of oil should be used in a lawn mower? That depends on the type of lawn mower you are using. While lawn mowers in the past used pretty much the same oils, today’s lawn mowers are made with a higher specificity of oil grade use – be sure to read the mower’s manual before filling up.
Your lawnmower has a specialized solenoid designed to prevent after-firing; if the engine is after-firing almost every time you turn it off, then bring it into us and we will replace the solenoid.
All of our lawn mowers have been scrutinized by inspectors who follow the entire production process and ensure quality control along the way. Your satisfaction is our aim.
In 1870, the lawn mower finally arrived in America. Elwood McGuire of Indiana made significant improvements to the push mower invented first in England, making it lighter and easier to use. By 1885, Americans were buying 50,000 lawn mowers per year.
The first lawnmower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1827 in Thrupp, Gloucestershire. This mower was designed to cut the lawns on sports grounds and large gardens and was meant to be a superior alternative to the scythe.
One common question people ask when considering what type of leaf blower to purchase is gas or electric? First, determine which power source will best meet the needs of your lawn size. If your yard is a ½ acre or larger, you will probably want to consider buying a gas unit.
Care to guess what one piece of safety gear you may want to invest in if you have a gas powered lawn mower? That would be ear protection. Ear plugs are recommended for any noise that exceeds 85 decibels, and gas mowers can be in that range.
How often should you have lawn equipment serviced? It depends on the type and frequency of use, but as a general guideline, equipment with single-cylinder engines should be serviced after every 25 hours of use.
Why consider a mulching lawn mower? This type of mower can make taking care of your lawn much easier. Instead of raking and blowing lawn clippings to be picked up and thrown away, the lawn mower cuts the clippings into fine mulch that returns to the soil surface.
Be sure not to overfill your oil chamber, or your lawn mower may start smoking and misfiring. Drain the oil enough so that the oil levels are healthy. If you do not know how to do this, then it’s best to bring the mower in for service.
Did you know that regularly tuning your lawnmower can lead to a 50 percent reduction in emissions? That's the result of a study conducted by Briggs & Stratton.
While it’s a good idea to mow your lawn to give it a neater look, it doesn’t mean you should give your lawn a buzz cut. Lawn care expert Paul James recommends setting your mower to a high setting to give your lawn a lush yet even look.
To keep your lawn mower in tip top shape, change the oil during every growing season, clean the mower after each time you mow and have the mower blade regularly sharpened. Store the mower in a protected area when it is not in use.
Law care is one of those spring and summer activities that can be as pesky as it is satisfying. Care to guess how many calories a 160 individual pound will burn pushing a power mower for an hour? If you guessed 344, you're right.
You know it’s time to water again when the lawn soil surface is dry to the touch, which will ensure that the roots will grow deep. If you use a sprinkler system, pay attention to which areas aren’t getting enough water and make adjustments accordingly.
If the rope on the pull starter of any of your lawn equipment is stuck or unusually hard to pull, it is probably an issue with the flywheel. Trust professional repair to pull you through.
If you have just moved into a new home, then before buying a mower, figure out exactly how many square feet of lawn you will be caring for. This is important, as recommendations for various mowers are partially based on lawn size.
It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to service all the equipment for your lawn care business on your own. In most cases, outsourcing that to us can allow you to devote your time to income-generating activities.
Not only do we have a full selection of lawn mowers, but we also service the mowers that we sell as well. It's a good idea to have your lawn mower looked after the end of each winter season when it is out of use for an extended period.
Before you throw older, non-working equipment on the trash heap, let us have a look at it. Many times, it can be repaired and restored to peak working condition for considerably less money than it would take to buy a new one.
Common sense says that if you cut your lawn very short, you won’t need to mow it as often. However, common sense doesn’t apply to lawn care. Not only does a very short cut lawn look bad, it also grows back in about the same time than if you gave your lawn more of a trim.
A lawn edger that runs erratically, sputters, or stalls may have a blocked gas cap vent. Clear the vent in your gas cap and this should fix the problem. Of course, it could be that you have water or dirt in your fuel system; if this is the case a professional fuel tank and refill service should do the trick.
One of the main decisions when you buy a new lawnmower is between a traditional push mower and a propelled mower. Consumer Reports says propelled mowers may be a good idea if you have hills and a large lawn, but push mowers are less expensive.
