Flail Mower Reviews

It'll vibrate, and that can damage your engine. If this is the case for you, drain the old fuel out of the tank and lines, and do the other fall maintenance that was left undone. Now if you are well organized, your lawn mower was put away last fall with...

The county is already applying for additional grant funding for 2012, with plans to fund 100 exchanges next spring. According to Becker, the program will continue unfunded, with Midwest Recovery continuing to recycle old mowers and the Air Quality Division...

So I've been exploring ways to hide the fact that I am still planting more and more bulbs in our yard. Buresults can be (and no grass was harmed, none, not one blade)!it would be to tuck some small bulbs in between these emerging or spring-flowering perennials!in...

This is an area where string trimmer mowers truly excel, as you can carefully and slowly move them into position without the risk of inadvertently driving into a tree . String trimmer mowers can also slide under fences to help keep the grass under control,...

Do you know what terms such as "deck belt," "hydrostatic" and "zero-turn" mean? Hydrostatic This type of transmission is powered by hydraulic fluid and allows for seamless adjustment of tractor speed without changing gears.

Give your farm machine an extra workout by putting it to use this winter to help clear snow. When walking paths, driveways and doorway openings disappear under a thick blanket of snow, doing farm chores (and even getting your car out of the garage!) becomes...

One of the joys of living on a farm, even a small-scale one, is having a yard with plenty of room. Instead, zero-turn mowers are controlled using a pair of handles on either side of the seat; these control individually driven rear wheels that allows for...

A small pull-behind cart for your riding lawn mower can be a great accessory. If you own a riding lawn mower (and because you're a hobby farmer, you probably do), then you're probably familiar with the small pull-behind carts that are frequently sold...

Before I knew it, I had driven right across the top of the anthill, and suddenly the mower wasn't moving anymore. By engaging the differential lock, I could force the left wheel to do its part and not pass the workload to the useless right wheel.

Using a Scythe Rather than the straight lines of a machine mower, scythe users mow in a half-round pattern. Carry a small whetstone to re-hone the edge by holding it at a slight angle to the blade and sliding across from edge to edge.

They may have 2-6 of these rolling blades which are usually turned by the axle of the mower's wheels. Lawn mower blades need to be kept sharp to prevent unnecessary damage and stress to turf grasses.

Given a proper diet, good care and protection from marauders, geese can live well into their teens and even their 20s, depending on the breed. The Chinese and African geese, strikingly different with their head knobs, descended from the Asian Swan goose...

I did this without really knowing how big the plants would get, whether they would spread and which ones I'd want to propagate. It is an intentional space made for me and my plants, not for mowers, tillers, trimmers or irrigation.

That's why it's important for every hobby farmer to own a quality pair of noise-cancelling earplugs or earmuffs. In other words, a pair of earmuffs with an NRR of 32 doesn't usually reduce noise by 32 decibels.

It's April, and warm weather is imminent here on the east coast of the mid-Atlantic state of Delaware. The miniature whiteflowers that bloom atop the lush, natural ground cover there are at their very best in April.

The speedy hare knew he couldn't lose a race against the slow, plodding tortoise, but an ill-timed nap left him too far behind to overtake the slow (but steady) tortoise, who scored the victory.

Experiment With Alternative Approaches The steps outlined above describe the main ways I battle these invading trees, but I also actively seek new techniques to make the process easier or more efficient.

What kind of garden tools and equipment do you need, and what are the best tools for garden and lawn?The best kinds of tools vary widely depending on a huge number of factors, ranging from your physical ability, size of your garden, type of soil and even...

With the addition of a hoop building to store the ATV, leaf shredder, lawn mower and accessories, it was time to rearrange other things as well. At one point, it was cartoonish as I chased half a dozen mice out with my broom and away from my jean cuffs.

The repair required a matter of minutes thanks to my spare parts collection, and since then I've put in many more hours of mowing without an issue. That's all fine and good, but have you ever considered keeping an organized collection of less specific...

And next time … ask. Not only did they succeed and gain the recognition and confidence of a significant share of the market, they did it all in America. A recent ABC news show showcased Anders Lewendal, a Bozeman, Mont., house builder who sought to...

Does mowing in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction really matter? Mowing the lawn is a recurring task of spring and summer . This will discharge the clippings toward the middle of the mowing area, which is much more desirable than discharging them...

You can also invest in a specialized fence mowing implement for your tractor; one model mounts on the three-point hitch and is designed to automatically shift out of the way when it encounters a fencepost, allowing you to mow the grass under fences with...

If you have a yard, this can be accomplished at any time by mowing over the contents of your compost bin—but proceed with caution. When you have the right balance of matter and conditions for decomposition, grinding or shredding your compost pile is...

As we prepare this week for Thanksgiving feasting, we turn our eyes toward some of thing things about farms we're thankful for. From family and friends to warm houses and adorable pets, we all have lots of things to be thankful for.

I've always advocated having the right tool for every job . A snap ring looks like a washer, except but it's not a complete, 360-degree circle. Why struggle with a less-than-ideal tool if a more appropriate tool will save you time and effort?

Even with just an acre of grain crop, a combine is the most efficient means of getting it out of the field. In particular, cultivators are used for weed control before planting into a bed, as well as incorporating crop or weed residues and preparing a...