Blower Vac Reviews

It's not just full-sized tractors that generate the roar of productivity—even small lawn mowers can produce surprising levels of noise. The volume of a chainsaw in action can be greater than 100 decibels, enough to cause hearing damage in a short amount...

It looked very festive indeed! Of course, I also checked out the plant material while at the nursery. From what I hear, it was a pretty decent year for independent garden centers, so I wasn't surprised to see that they didn't have a lot of green goods...

Scoop-type shovels also work well, especially when digging through very deep snow. Let's take a look at some of the tools and machines you might want in your winter arsenal, how you'll use them and what they're likely to cost.

Allen Smith, "Saving Leaves For Compost"Other neighbors have various methods of dealing with the leaves. Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University. The wild mushrooms seem to like our mix of compost, too.Our "community” involves only four...

Practice good fertilization and shearing the trees early. Also, overall tree health reduces the risk of rosette bud mites. The upside to treating for bud mites is it allows you to control other Fraser fir pests (except Cinara aphids) at the same time.Commercial...

Large Shovel To transfer the leaves to a wheelbarrow, you'll want a large shovel, such as a snow shovel, or another scooping tool on hand to move the leaves into the wheelbarrow. Still, the task is worthwhile when you consider that leaves can be used...

The woody stems, particularly on older plants, are somewhat brittle; accidentally breaking them means that you snap off the whole plant at the ground level. Be careful not to cut the stems all the way to the ground.Pachysandra needs special clean-up care...

A vinegar mixture also works as a disinfectant. Quality artificial lawn grass consists of several layers, including backing, cushioning, two or three drainage layers and infill, which is often made from substances like recycled rubber tires or natural...

Since they feed mainly on decaying parts of the plant, their feeding practices don't significantly impact the yield or decrease the plant's vigor, but the leaf bundles are unsightly.Leafroller control measures are most effective when the caterpillars...

In our colder climates, zone 6 and colder plant the union 2-3 inches below the soil surface.The first step in preparing our rose beds for the cold is to do a complete cleanup.This means to remove all debris from the beds.

Parks are so beautifully decorated, not only with simple lights, but with lots of lighted cartoon characters, Santa Claus, reindeers, dwarfs, elves, little angels and many Christmas trees.The lake in the park is frozen and people can skate on it, but...

My mom reached out to me across the Rainbow Bridge with a special rose to help me through the worst time of my life. I miss her funny way of dressing and the way she wore curlers and bobby pins in her hair.I miss her cooking, as much as we could stand...

So give it a quick check before a hot day of long hours. Sharpen Blades: For lawn tractors, start off the mowing season with sharp blades to give your property a clean cut. Grease Everything: The squeaky wheel might get the grease, but in the case of...

In my garden, they definitely rendered any tomato they attacked inedible. They also occasionally feed on ornamentals. They damaged many of my tomatoes last year, and my neighbor had the same issue in her garden.

My Bing cherry, unfortunately, falls into the category of most afflicted. One of the most annoying aspects ofis split cherry fruit. At this time there is a greater accumulation of sugars in the fruit and if it is exposed to long periods of rain, dew or...

From stately, classically designed gardens to quaint cottage yards, all across the world gazing balls can be seen: They are available in stainless steel in many different colors, hand-blown, richly colored glass, ceramic, solid copper and even gazing...

That's all fine and good, but have you ever considered keeping an organized collection of less specific and more general spare parts, such as household hardware, and nuts and bolts of varying sizes?

If items need washing, do that now; if your boots are wearing out and won't survive another winter, get a new pair. Winter weather can be a nuisance for farmers, but appropriate pre-winter preparations can help your farm work proceed smoothly throughout...

You can also increase the weight of your tractor or ATV/UTV by carrying heavy objects (such as sandbags) above the drive wheels; the extra weight will press down and give the tires better traction on slippery ground.

No surprise, as a 55-degree-Fahrenheit temperature and rainy weather will cause Southern Californians to crank up the fireplace. The best part about our ride was definitely the smell.

Remove lower leaves to facilitate air circulation and reduce the incidence of disease.Be sure to give the plants plenty of water. Pollinate every other day.As fruit is produced, thin to 4-5 fruit per plant when they are small.

You might need them for replacing parts on an old wagon. From engine repair and maintenance to assembling tools, the number of farm projects that require a ratchet-and-socket set is impressive.

Some growers even add ceramic figures to add to the sense of whimsy. An area near a fan or blower is ideal, as this will increase circulation and help prevent damping off.Succulents can't stand to be overwatered and if they are in standing water they...

Quite often the hose will crack in those locations. If not the pumps need to be removed, cleaned and stored in an area that doesn't freeze. The third category is a catch-all for the remaining "stuff" such as hoses, sprinklers systems, fountains and the...

So why would we want to do that to ourselves, much less the pigs? Using the tilling example above, you could look into no-till practices, building up your soil rather than ripping it up.

When the instructor moved to ignite the very thin layer of pine needles on the ground in front of us, no one expected much to happen. Be prepared to reschedule a burn if conditions aren't right.

With ongoing concerns about energy and natural resource conservation, simple solutions like switching to energy-efficient lighting or Energy Star appliances are a great start to living a greener lifestyle.