Taking care of your lawn is a full-time job, especially if you have to do everything manually. Thankfully, buying high-quality equipment like a battery-powered backpack sprayer can make your life much easier. These devices allow you to spray all kinds of products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. With so many models available, it can be … Read more
One of the hottest lawn care herbicide products over the past couple of years has certainly been the rising popularity of Tenacity herbicide. Luckily I was able to get my hands on some for my fall renovation before they temporarily ran out of stock. Made by Syngenta, Tenacity herbicide contains the active ingredient, mesotrione. This unique … Read more
There are many fertilizer spreaders types to choose from. But when it comes to prosumer models, that list gets narrowed down quickly. “Prosumer” can be defined as “an amateur who purchases equipment with quality or features suitable for professional use.” Two of the more popular broadcast fertilizer spreader brands are Lesco and Spyker spreaders. I … Read more
Several years ago I underwent a full renovation in my backyard which originally spanned approximately 6,000 ft² Many trees (large and small) were taken down, as well as some wooded areas and plenty of weeds. Fast forward to 2017 and we expanded the backyard yet again to the tune of 10,000 total square feet. Jonathan … Read more
Specifications Echo RedMax Dimensions 12.9 x 18.5 x 19.3 20.5 x 22.8 x 19.3 Dry Weight (lbs.) 22.6 21.5 Fuel Tank Capacity (fl. oz.) 62 70.9 Engine Type Air cooled 2-cycle gasoline Air cooled 2-cycle gasoline Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y Champion RCJ6Y Muffler Spark arrest equipped Spark arrest equipped Operating Engine Speed (rpm) 2000 to … Read more
I recently purchased a used 22” Toro Personal Pace lawn mower online. After owning a similar 22” Recycler (which I sold for a lawn tractor) I knew I wanted another one. The ride on mower does a horrible job on my front yard because it’s a bit hilly, causing it to be a little dangerous … Read more
One of the hottest lawn care herbicide products over the past couple of years has certainly been the rising popularity of Tenacity herbicide. Luckily I was able to get my hands on some for my fall lawn renovation before they temporarily ran out of stock. Made by Syngenta, Tenacity contains the active ingredient, mesotrione. This unique … Read more
For reference, the grass seeds mentioned throughout this review will be referred to: GCI TTTF Jonathan Green BB To have it be a more apples-to-apples comparison, this review is comparing Jonathan Green Black Beauty Original (BB) grass seed versus GCI Premium Turf Type blend (TTTF). Jonathan Green’s Black Beauty is a blend of 3 tall … Read more
I’m always on the lookout for the next best thing to try in my lawn. There’s been lots of buzz about the N-Ext line of products, which include RGS Bio-Stimulant, Micro Greene 0-0-2, and Green Punch 18-0-1. I was willing to give these a shot until some guys in a New England Lawn Care group … Read more
I bought the Brinly-Hardy Tow-Behind Dethatcher from Home Depot last fall in effort to cut down on both the costly landscaping fees as well as the cumbersome equipment rentals. Here’s what I thought of this tine dethatcher, Model # DT-40BH.
I bought the Brinly-Hardy 40″ Tow-Behind Core Aerator from Home Depot last fall in effort to cut down on both the costly landscaping fees, as well as the cumbersome equipment rentals. Here’s what I thought of this core aerator, Model # PA-40BH.
