It's lawn week here and we've got a weekend project from Lifehacker that will help you transform your lawn mower from a gas guzzling, loud, and eco-impacting machine to one that is powered by the sun.
Tags: lawn, lawn mower, solar power
June 2, 2008 | Comments ()
There is more to maintaining a lawn then just mowing it with an eco-friendly mower. Having lush and healthy grass isn’t just pretty; it’s good for the environment. Grass filters rainwater to prevent flooding, sponges up dust and soot, and helps to cool the area surrounding your house on a blistering hot day.
The July 2008 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, has the no-sweat (well, maybe a little sweat) plan to help you spend less time tending your yard and more time kicking back and enjoying it.
Tags: lawn, lawn care, lawn mower, mulch, water
May 29, 2008 | Comments ()
Tis the season to--mow the lawn. Though we may all be glad to see the gloomy days of winter go bye-bye, we also know its time to tend to the lawn. Popular money expert David Bach offers a way to save some money - and the environment - while you mow the lawn in his new book Go Green, Live Rich.
Tags: aricka flowers, electric mower, lawn, lawn mowers
May 29, 2008 | Comments ()
Lawn pesticides are toxic and are immediately dangerous to children and animals who often don't heed warnings and roll around in the poison. Here are some alternatives to ridding your lawn of weeds without harming guys little guys like this (read on at your own discretion).
May 28, 2008 | Comments ()
Cultivating your lawn with this tool is no joke. Called the "Yard Boss" this power cultivator won the Organic Gardening Editor's Choice Award and also features a ton of attachments such as a lawn aerator, bed edger, lawn dethatcher, and power sweepers.
Tags: aerator, cultivator, edger, gardening, power tools, stihl, yard boss
April 28, 2008 | Comments ()
Whisper Landscape Maintenance is creating a buzz. Located in southern California, this gardening service uses only zero-emission, solar-powered garden equipment that has also been modified to cut down on noise pollution (mowers are no louder than vacuum cleaners and leaf blowers like hair dryers).
April 22, 2008 | Comments ()
It's officially Spring and lawns are back. If you use a riding lawn mower you should inspect it similar to any other vehicle that you would have stored for 3-5 months. John Deere has some great tips for inspecting your mower after the jump.
Tags: garden, lawn, maintenance
March 26, 2007 | Comments ()
Forget leaning over and getting your hands all messy, from toolspotting comes a foolproof way to remove weeds instantly, by burning them! The Weed Burner is propane fueled and will burn weeds to the roots, it can also melt ice patches along pathways quickly and easily. We wish we could find video of this baby in action!
August 2, 2006 | Comments ()
From the big-box DIY centers we've found a plethora of resources for installing your own sprinkler system. For a simple solution you can go with a fixed or oscillating sprinkler that connects directly to an outdoor hose, but if you're more ambitious and seeking a long-term lawn irrigation system then we suggest installing an in-ground sprinkler system.
The Importance of Watering [Lowes]
Learn about Sprinklers [Home Depot]
Installing an Underground Sprinkler System [Lowes]
Tags: lawn, sprinkler system
June 27, 2006 | Comments ()
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