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Black & Decker 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower

Written by admin on July 29, 2009 – 4:54 am -

The Black & Decker CMM1200 Cordless Mower provides the freedom of a gas mower with the convenience of an electric mower. It is simple to start and requires no gas, oil or tune-ups. It is ideal for lawn areas typical of up to a 1/3 acre home site. Clean and convenient, the Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower from Black & Decker runs on a dependable 24-volt battery and can mow a 1/3-acre home lot on a single charge. It allows you to eliminate tricky pull starts and tangled extension cords from your lawn care regimen and, as a zero-emissions tool, it's not just easier to use than traditional gas mowers, it's an environmentally friendly choice. Easy to Use and Easy on the Environment The CMM1200 is designed to simplify lawn care. Just... more


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Propane String Trimmers

Written by admin on July 23, 2009 – 4:39 am -

by Jann Swanson Gas powered lawn and garden equipment are environmental disasters. Here are some ugly statistics from the EPA. • Gas lawn mowers create 5 percent of U.S. air pollution; and even higher percentage in metropolitan areas. • Garden equipment engines emit high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxide. • Gas mowers consume 800 million gallons of gas per year. • Gardeners spill 17 million gallons of fuel each year while refueling lawn equipment - more than the oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez. Now believe that last one if you want, but I have heard 100,000 gallons spilled in the U.S. just from mowers - sounds more realistic - but whatever the volume, spilled fuel contaminates groundwater and... more


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How to grow a green lawn organically

Written by admin on July 22, 2009 – 5:27 am -

Organic lawn care tips: How to grow a green lawn organically You don't have to use chemicals to get a lush, green lawn. Scott Meyer, editor of Organic Gardening discusses tips to get a great lawn without harmful chemicals.  Read More →


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Best Backpack Leaf Blower

Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 10:36 pm -

Reviewers at ConsumerSearch.com determined the Echo PB-265LC as the best backpack leaf blower. Below is their findings. Echo PB-265LC Est. $260 This mid-priced backpack blower is appropriate for most homeowners, according to reviews. Rated at 65 decibels, this is the quietest backpack blower in this price range, and it only weighs 14.5 pounds. It can't vacuumleaves, but reviews say it performs and handles well. The Echo ProLite has electronic ignition and cruise control, and it comes with a five-year warranty for homeowner use. Reviews recommend this mid-price backpack blower as a good choice for most homeowners with big yards (and lots of leaves). Rated at 65 decibels, this is the quietest gasoline backpack blower in this price range, and... more


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USDA Master Gardeners Available to Help Americans Grow Safe, Healthy Food

Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 10:12 pm -

USDA Offers Free On-the-Ground Resources for First-Time Growers Washington, D.C. - infoZine - Looking for some free gardening advice? Has your well-intentioned 'green thumb' resulted in your garden looking a little brown? USDA has a cadre of volunteers who provide free gardening tips and have a wealth of science-based research to answer your questions. Trained by USDA's Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners provide information in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. To find a local Master Gardeners, visit www.extension.org/pages/Extension_Master_Gardener "Master Gardeners are a valuable resource for people who want to get some tips on gardening and growing their own food from a real expert," said Agriculture Secretary Tom... more


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Gardening tips save money and effort

Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 1:55 pm -

by MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE - Akron Beacon Journal Some handy how-tos from the August issue of Fine Gardening magazine: - Fix a hose: Don't throw away a leaky hose if it's a good-quality one. Fix it with a repair kit from the hardware store. The kit reattaches the two ends of the hose that remain after the punctured section is cut away. You can also buy brass and plastic fixtures to replace leaky male or female ends of the hose. - Remove sap from your skin: Rub a dab of vegetable shortening on the pine sap. - Stake a tomato: Drive a sturdy stake into the ground a few inches from the plant base. It should be at least 3 feet tall - taller for indeterminate tomatoes, also called vining tomatoes. Tie a soft cord or cloth from the stake to the plant... more


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Secrets of tomatoes supergrowers

Written by admin on July 8, 2009 – 1:24 pm -

--Don't overwater. Triton College horticulture instructor Ken Benson says that if the ground is wet 3 inches down, you shouldn't water. Another supergrower waters her plants thoroughly every three days. --If you want to prune your plants -- and not all supergrowers do -- Benson suggests leaving only two to three flowering stalks per stem. (Pruners contend that fewer tomatoes mean better tomatoes.) --If you're expecting torrential rains around harvest time, which can cause tomatoes to split on the vine, pick your tomatoes early and allow them to ripen inside. --Want tomatoes on your patio or balcony? Consider containers. Barbara Peterson grows full-size plants in 20-gallon Smart Pot tubs (smartpots.com), which are made of rigid fabric.  Read More →


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