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Lehr Eco Trimmer ST025DC

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:32:23 +0000

Lehr Eco Trimmer ST025DC
Est. $210

The Lehr Eco Trimmer ST025DC is a curved-shaft string trimmer that's as powerful as a gas trimmer. However, the LEHR trimmer uses 1-pound propane canisters for fuel instead of gas, a solution that's less polluting. Whileyou won't have to buy gas, you'll have to stock up on propane canisters, which cost $3 to $5 each and give you about two hours of runtime. The canisters can't be refilled, but they are recyclable when empty. The Lehr trimmer weighs 15 pounds with the canister, so it's lighter than many gas trimmers, but a lot heavier than an electric trimmer. So far, reviewers say this propane trimmer is a great alternative to a gas trimmer, as long as your local stores stock the small propane canisters.

Propane string trimmers are new to the market. This Lehr trimmer was introduced in spring 2009, so the brand and the trimmer itself are relatively unproven. However, so far reviewers are fans of the Lehr Eco Trimmer. It's as powerful as a gas trimmer yet you don't have to buy and store gasoline, and propane is less polluting. However, you do have the ongoing cost of one-pound propane canisters (*Est. $3 to $5 each), which can't be refilled and only give you two hours of runtime each. The ST025DC has a detachable curved shaft and weighs 15 pounds with the propane canister. All Eco Trimmer models are fairly heavy. Those who want power but less weight may want to consider the corded electric Stihl FSE60, another eco-friendly choice.

We found the best reviews of the Eco Trimmer at About.com, which features both a single-product review and one that compares the Lehr trimmer to a Black & Decker Grass Hog.

Professional landscaper Allyn Paul provides a video review on his website, LifeAndLawns.com. GearPatrol.com contributing editor Dusty Overby reviews the Eco Trimmer as well. Since the Eco Trimmer is new to the market, we were unable to find many owner reviews, but there are a few at Amazon.com, which sells the detachable-shaft models.

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Best Cordless Grass Trimmer

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:07:03 +0000

Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018

If you mainly need to trim edges of a lawn (and not tall grass or weeds), experts and owners top-rate the 7-pound, cordless Black & Decker NST2018. This trimmer runs quietly and can last about 25 minutes per charge; two batteries are included, extending runtime to about an hour. Owners say this model works well on maintained lawns, but it's not powerful or durable enough to handle tall grass or weeds. For that, you'll need a corded electric, gas or propane-powered string trimmer.

Reviewers give the Black & Decker Grass Hog NST2018 top ranking among cordless string trimmers, but recommend it only for trimming well-kept lawns. Its quiet performance and light 7-pound weight are big advantages, and it's easier and less expensive to use than a heavier gas trimmer. The main drawback lies with the nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries, which provide less power to the trimmer as their charge fades and have very limited run time even on a fresh charge. If you don't mind dealing with an extension cord, the Stihl FSE60 (*Est. $130) is much more powerful and can handle tall grass and weeds. It's also highly rated in reviews.

We found the best review of the Black & Decker NST2018 cordless string trimmer at ConsumerReports.org, where editors rate and rank it in comparison with 43 other models, though they include only two other cordless trimmers. For more detail and a longer-term perspective, owner reviews at several retailer sites prove useful.

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How to get your lawn ready for winter

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:42:48 +0000

Winter Lawn Care Tips
If you want to make sure that your lawn is healthy and hearty in the spring them, then you need to follow some basic winter lawn care tips not only in the winter time but also in the fall to keep it healthy all year long. Although most lawns seem to be dormant during the late fall and winter season, how you care for your law during this period can make a really big difference when it comes to your lawn's overall health and beauty during the spring and summer months. Below is a look at some of the ideas that will allow you to keep your lawn healthy all year long by properly maintaining it throughout the fall and winter.

If you live in an area where regular snowfall is normal, then you are going to want to make sure that your winter law care strategy involves keeping your grass free of clutter and debris before the first snow should fall. Proper lawn maintenance in preparation for the first winter snow involves removing sticks, raking away the leaves and disposing of any other debris that should not be on your yard, before they end up buried beneath the snow.

Even if you are not exactly expending a great deal of snowfall, it is still vital that you make sure that your grass is free to breathe rather than left buried beneath piles of leaves, sticks and other rubbish. This rubbish can interfere with the grass needing to receive proper air, proper nutrients and proper moisture which is why it is so important that you clean up your yard before the first snowfall. Your grass may not be growing during this period of time, but if left buried for too long, it can still end up dying during the winter season.

Many people make the mistake of thinking that the summer is the most important season when it comes to controlling and preventing the growth of weeds. The opposite, however, is actually true because weed control is most important during the winter season. Weeds actually grow much more quickly during the winter than your grass can. If the weeds are allowed to grow without any control, your lawn may be dead by the time the spring runs around.

Because your lawn will be growing so slowly during the fall and winter season, it is rather simple to find the weeds that are growing during this time. All you have to do is make sure that you pay attention to your grass during these months, pulling weeds or applying weed killer as needed so that the weeds do not overrun the lawn, ruining your landscaping during the colder season.

If you plan on planting winter grass varieties like rye grass, then these will have the best chance of thriving when planted in October, which is the best time for them to take root. Make sure that your newly planted grass seeds get plenty of water even when the weather is chilly outside.

Propane String Trimmers

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:39:56 +0000

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 evaporates into the air leaving volatile organic compounds that create ozone when exposed to heat and sunlight.

Electric equipment has many advantages over the gas powered models. In addition to the lack of emissions and noticeably quieter operation, they are generally cheaper than equivalent gas models, lighter in weight, require very little maintenance and are more reliable. But then there is that cord and its considerable nuisance value. And when an electric unit fails it is very difficult to find anyone to service it.

Rechargeable battery models eliminate the need to drag a cord around but the foibles of batteries to power for everything from laptops to screwdrivers is well documented.

The biggest problem with electric gardening equipment, however, is the Tim Allen factor. They lack power. An electric chain saw, for example, will cut up downed branches and is terrific for heavy pruning. But should you need to fell a full-sized tree, bring your lunch, your dinner, and pajamas. Or borrow or rent the biggest gas saw you can lift.

Now there is an alternative power source for yard equipment which eliminates many of the problems inherent in both electric and gas models. A young company named LEHR recently patented a limited variety of garden helpers that run on propane.
Propane produces 70 percent less hydrocarbons and 96 percent fewer toxins and carcinogens than gasoline and the 16.4 oz. canisters that power the tools are readily available, will not spill, and are themselves made of totally recyclable steel. A canister provides two hours of run time for the equipment.

At present LEHR only offers a string trimmer and a blower but the trimmer is essentially a power handle. The working end can be swapped out with universal tools such as tiller heads and pruners. The LEHR tools are available at Outdoor Tool Bargains 4U.
LEHR maintains that its products match gasoline equipment for power, but trimmers and pruners are not particularly power sensitive anyway. Tim Allen certainly uses a gas blower but I'll trade a little power for less weight any day.

The string trimmer costs around $200 and attachments, if they aren't already in your garage, sell for $50 to $75 each.
Late last year the EPA issued new standards for garden equipment which will take effect in 2010 and 2011. The LEHR equipment meets these new standards and recently received the agencies Clear Air Technology Award.

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