Push Mower Reviews

Two iconic American livestock breeds, the Morgan horse (traditional) and Texas Longhorn cattle have been added to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's 2013 Conservation Priority List, a program designed to protect genetic diversity in livestock...

These melons weigh in at an average of 12- to 15-pounds, which is probably more than our patio setupcan accommodate. It was sweet enough and we enjoyed every bit of it. If it sounds dull and low it may be ripe.It probably would have been a little sweeter...

If passed, H.R. 2793 would: require conventional cages be replaced with enriched colony housing systems that provide white-egg layer hens with a minimum of 124 square inches of space and comparatively larger brown-egg layer hens with 144 square inches.

With speeds topping out around 5½ mph and mower decks averaging between 42 and 60 inches, garden tractors are contraindicated for owners of properties with a lot of obstacles or mid-sized-property owners who want to quickly check off mowing from their...

A quick way to check for balance is to stick a rod, bolt or even the shaft of a screwdriver through the center hole in the blade. It's worth it for a smooth cut and a smooth-running engine.

The mound was just tall enough to bottom out the mower and raise the right rear wheel slightly off the ground, which meant that the mower was stuck. This is important for the mower to make tight turns without damaging the tires, but in some circumstances,...

“The Polk County Air Quality Division … received a $2,500 environmental stewardship and cost-effective waste management grant from Metro Waste Authority to help establish the … program,” Becker says.

That's why I am a big proponent of string trimmer mowers—small, gasoline-powered, hand-pushed mowers that cut using replaceable plastic string instead of blades. Underneath Benches and Fences Is the grass getting too tall under a heavy bench or similar...

One side of the road bursts into beauty during April, thanks to the bulbs planted around the base of the sign.else fails, plant bulbs in your containers! To the right are crocus on aBelow are freesia in a container with cactus! Not something I would ever...

In addition to regularly purchasing fertilizers, herbicides and seed for, homeowner's desiring a perfect lawn may also have to invest in a good quality lawn mower. Available as tow behind attachments for lawn tractors, gas or electric powdered or manual...

Zero-Turn This is a special type of riding lawn mower that usually lacks a traditional steering wheel. Because mowing lawns is a dusty job that produces a lot of particles, the air filter should be cleaned frequently so that your mower can draw a steady...

Preparing your lawn mower or ATV/UTV for plowing snow requires some effort, but if you're up to the challenge, it can do the job well! When the calendar pages turn to December, it means that the year is almost over … and also that winter is just beginning!...

In addition, zero-turn mowers can effectively cut grass at much greater speeds than lawn tractors, though they aren't as well-suited to sloping ground. Zero-Turn Mowers Zero-turn mowers are rising in popularity due to the many advantages that they offer...

If you've used lawn mower carts in the past, share your experiences and insights on their advantages and disadvantages. That said, these carts are better suited to some tasks than others.

A bent shape is most popular, providing a slight angle for optimal mowing. Some scythe manufacturers and experienced knife sharpeners offer peening services. “The strokes of the mower will come easy enough once you learn to peen well.

But if it does, I'll just replant. Too early! I regularly push the spring season, and I enjoy the machismo of having the first tomatoes in town . Mid-season seedings suffer if January is cold, but thrive and produce the best of all if January is nice.

They also love a set routine. Horton safeguards his Toulouse flock with a six-foot-high chainlink fence that keeps larger predators, like coyotes, out. Just beware of giving a layer ration more than three to four weeks before they start laying—a possible...

There are many types of hoes on the market, including triangle hoes that are especially good for working in tight spots and scuffle hoes that slice weeds from the surface of the soil.– Also known as a digging fork, this tool may not be essential if...

I like to think I am well on my way.There was a time when my self-imposed "no meat" regimen created a problem for me. A poultice of the leaves reportedly alleviates pain due to inflammation, and the dried powdered leaf is said to stop nosebleed.

Last fall, in my hasty decision to plant perennial herbs I'd been given, I designed a garden based on triangles. I can practice control. When I use it, I get into a repetitive, meditative, whole-body rhythm.

The weed still grows prolifically throughout the country, especially in the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa. I can imagine how they must have helped their parents with the hard work of clearing the land and building the cabin.

If you value your hearing (and who doesn't?), you want to avoid working long hours while taking in the never-ending growl of powerful engines. Check the Noise Reduction Rating, or NRR, of the earmuffs.

In addition to time, composting requires the right amount of aeration, a balance of carbon and nitrogen, and exposure to heat. Any woody pieces or large pieces can fly out of a standard push-mower and ricochet into the air.

The hat-wearing beetles became disoriented and couldn't push their dung balls in straight lines. Dung beetles wearing tiny hats! Next time we'll look closer when a dung beetle rolls by.

Needless to say, maintaining the edges of these fields is an ongoing quest that requires careful attention every year. Tackle Brush With A String Trimmer Mower After cutting down the trees, I next tackle the remaining grass and brush using a hand-pushed...

The trees will attempt to come back for a few more times, but if you keep your eyes open and mow them down as soon as they start to sprout, they will eventually run out of energy and go away for good, keeping your field edges under control and as beautiful...

Wren “loses” Hannibal when they're out and about. She was not amused. Ursula gave birth to a second lamb. Pretty soon it was time to feed. Uzzi and I think she needs a GPS. Mom stripped the goo from her nostrils and waited until Ursula started to...