The biggest grass mistake homeowners make is not keeping their lawn mower blades sharp. Dull mower blades can be spotted easy by all of the dents on the blade edge. A sharp blade will be smooth. Using a worn mower blade can leave your grass blades torn and susceptible to diseases. Sharp mower blades give you an even cut. Use a flat file to sharpen the blade. Or, you can evnen pull out your Dremel motor tool if you have on to speed up the sharpening.

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Did you forget to clean out your lawn mower deck before putting it away for the winter? Do you now have grass clippings stuck to the underside of your mower like cement? This will help speed removal of grass.

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Drought conditions can make the difference between having a beautiful yard or a dried out pasture. We depend on water for so many things; drinking, washing, cleaning and watering our plants and flowers. Luckily, we can collect rain water to help our dying plants by using rain barrels.

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Don’t throw out your used coffee grounds just yet. Your plants are craving something they have left.

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I have recently been asked if there are any types of plant that repel unwanted insects from your garden or flower bed. Sure, there are quite a few. Here is a small list of plants and herbs that ward off insects.

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You can use basic household items to make your on homemade Fertilizer. Just look around, you probably have everything you need to get started.

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Your time to Mulch depends on what you hope to achieve by mulching. Mulches moderate the soil temperature by providing an insulating barrier between the soil and the air. Therefore mulched soil in the summer will be cooler than the close by non mulched soil; while in the winter, the mulched soil may not freeze as far down. However, since mulch acts as an insulating layer, mulched soils tend to warm up more slowly in the spring and cool down more slowly in the fall than non mulched soils.

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Sharpening a lawnmower blade is quite easy and can be done properly in less than a half-hour.

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This axe and hatchet information will help you choose the best type for your job at hand.

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Here are two simple but effective ways to kill weeds around your home without using herbicides.

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