Is The Stihl KombiSystem Any Good? Real Longtime User Review
Are you are turned off by the idea of having a garage full of gas-powered yard tools that all require maintenance? Not quite ready to make the move to electric …
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Water Sits On Top Of Soil – Here’s Why & What To Do About It
I have places in my yard that don’t just hold water after a rainfall. Water literally sits on top of the soil. It just sits there! I’ve installed french drains …
Are Stihl Trimmers Worth The Money? Cost Vs. Benefit Review
Professionals swear by them. Lawn fanatics sing their praises. Nearing a century of manufacturing, Stihl has become a staple among those who consider landscaping as much art as methodology. But …
3 Ways To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In Yard Drains
Long ago, I discovered the value of french drains in preventing standing water in a yard. This is especially true when the lawn has a significant amount of clay in …
Should We Burn Yard Waste? Brush Burning Safety & Alternatives
There was a time when burning yard waste such as brush and grass clippings seemed the most efficient means for getting rid of debris. These days, however, we are coming …
Are Electric Lawn Mowers Worth It? Know These 4 Use Cases
You can drop a lot of cash for a mower. Die-hard yard groomers swear by their gas-powered mower brand and the features that it provides. But over the last few …
The One Trick To REALLY Improve Clay Soil – Deep Integration
Back in 2016, my wife and I built a house on a couple of acres of what we felt could be transformed into a beautiful oasis. This was my first …
What is Soil (And Why Does It Matter?)
Healthy soil is alive and breathing. It is full of bacteria, nematodes, and worms. It consumes oxygen. It is an ecosystem unto itself. In order to understand any other aspect …