Recovering From a Wicked Winter’s Wreckage
Written by admin on April 1, 2011 – 9:20 am -Homeowners' To-Do Lists Grow as Snow and Ice Retreat, Revealing Damage to Yards and Gardens After a season of record snowfalls and lengthy cold spells in many parts of the country, homeowners are finding their houses and landscapes unusually battered. Blizzards, wind and errant snowplows have conspired to make this spring one of long recovery, leading to an early sales uptick for the yard and home-repair industry. "Many people will see the worst lawn this spring and summer in the history of their lives," says Jackson Madnick, founder of Wayland, Mass.- based Pearl's Premium Inc., which packages and sells its own grass-seed blend. Looking at ornamental-plant damage over the past 15 years, this winter ranks in the "top five," says Doug Erickson,... more
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What to Look for in a Mini Tiller
Written by admin on March 26, 2011 – 11:03 am -When you are looking for a mini tiller, what features should you consider? It all depends on how you plan to use your tiller! Gardening tillers are primarily used for busting sod soils. When you are specifically working a smaller garden area or space, mini electric tillers are deemed as better tillers compared to full-sized tillers. When considering on what to look for in a mini tiller, there are a few primary features you would need to think about. The first thing is to determine how your tiller will be powered. Tillers are either electrically or gas powered. Once you’ve decided, there are still small features and important notes on what to look for in a mini tiller which can make your soil busting job more efficient than usual. • The first... more
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Poulan Pro PRRT850 17-Inch Rear Tine Tiller
Written by admin on March 27, 2010 – 4:32 am -Poulan Pro PRRT850 17-Inch Rear Tine Tiller with 850 Series Briggs and Stratton Engine See Reviews For This Product Description Poulan Pro tillers provide the latest and greatest features at industry-leading prices. Powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine and built with other quality features, see why Nothing cuts like a Pro. U.S.A. Features 850 Series Briggs & Stratton OHV Intek engine 17 Inch Rear Tine Counter Rotation 7 position spring loaded depth stake Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California Read 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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