Posts Tagged ‘lawn mowers’

Are Husqvarna Lawn Mowers Good For Mowing At Home?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

If you are looking for a mower that is both efficient and affordable, you can’t go wrong with Husqvarna Lawn Mowers. It is one of the most reasonably priced lawn mowers but still provides a great lawn mowing experience.

Depending upon your needs, you can choose from two types of mowers. The walk behind type and the ride-on type are your top choices. These two types still offers a wide array of models and features that you can choose from.

A bigger lawn might require the ride-on type which provides you with a higher power output so you can efficiently mow your lawn to save you time, effort and power as well. Ride-on lawn mowers also lets you see your progress while mowing, but it is advisable for you to invest in bagging and collection gears so you don’t need to do a lot of clean up after mowing.

If you have a smaller lawn then the walk behind type is most probably best for you. You can also pick one that is electricity powered, which saves you labor or manual models which saves you electricity. Electric powered mowers can be AC, this need to be plugged in while mowing or battery powered which needs to be charged first before you can mow. Battery operated lawn mowers are generally better if you want more room to maneuver your mower.

Let’s Talk Organic Lawn Care

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Spring arrives and the smell of freshly mown grass fills the air. Which is your signal to begin the annual rituals of spreading synthetic lawn care products, firing up the mower and having at it against nature.

But you don’t have to continue your annual chemically focused lawn care routine. And you really can help your lawn kick the performance-enhancing drugs. Going with more eco friendly, sustainable methods that will still give you a verdant, emerald green lawn.

Now organic lawn care begins with the grasses you plant. It also involves watering wisely, feeding sustainably, mowing right, while dealing with weeds or pests organically. Let’s briefly learn what each entails and then some.

Going Native When Deciding Which Grass to Plant

Planting indigenous varieties means you can get away with watering, feeding and treating for pests less often – if at all. Since any species of grass suited to thrive in your local conditions is more apt to make it on it’s own naturally. That means you want to stick with grasses adapted to cool seasons across the northern tier, warm season grasses across the southern tier and more transitional strains if you live in-between.