Yard and Garden: Forget the rake -- mulch those leaves! Nov 21, 2009
Sharpening the mower blades and a slow movement with the mower will help to grind the leaves finer. It may be necessary to make as many as three or four passes over the area to grind the leaves fine enough, especially if you haven t been mowing regularly. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Place lawn care in capable hands Nov 14, 2009
Ask them how frequently they mow, how often do they sharpen mower blades. Is the service going to maintain the irrigation system. (Florida Today)
Green Thumbs: Notes of a difficult growing season Oct 31, 2009
Mower blades should be gradually lowered from mid-summer heights to approximately 1 to 2 inches by your last mowing. If the grass is cut too short, the roots may be exposed to cold and wind and suffer damage, but if it is too long, it will flop over and mat, making it more prone to diseases, catching leaves, and encouraging critters to tunnel during the winter. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
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-- Sharpen lawn mower blades. -- Mow often to keep the leaves from accumulating. (The Herald-Palladium)
Mowing tips for a healthy, pretty lawn Sep 23, 2009
The reason grasses tolerate such pruning is because the growing point of a grass plant is nestled down near ground level, below the reach of mower blades. Just the same, mowing, like any other form of pruning, weakens a plant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
September Yard & Garden Chores for Zone 4 Sep 5, 2009
Have pruners, mower blades and shears sharpened now, so that they will be ready first thing come spring. If you have a garden pool that is less than four feet deep, you should drain it to avoid freezing. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The quest of customer service Aug 12, 2009
now instead of wasting time and gas running around only to be told, we don't carry it but will order it" that I simply log on and order direct.I needed a simple set of 42" blades for my mower, went to the dealer where I bought it, was told they don't carry them, went to walmart, they carry them but are out and since they are "seasonal" it will be next year before they get them in, no luck at any of the local stores, again, a simple set of mower blades must be ordered, same with belts. customer... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Scalera: Get garden ready now Aug 8, 2009
Check the mower blades and sharpen them if necessary. While you're at it, you may want to change the oil and air filter too. (Florida Today)
On the fairway, lessons in water management Aug 7, 2009
Nguyen has relied on golf superintendents in drafting guidelines for homeowners like letting grass grow longer, fixing leaks in hoses as promptly as possible and keeping lawn mower blades razor sharp ... Nguyen has relied on golf superintendents in drafting guidelines for homeowners like letting grass grow longer, fixing leaks in hoses as promptly as possible and keeping lawn mower blades razor sharp. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tips for Preparing to Bring a Puppy... Jul 24, 2009
Lawn mower blades can injure adventurous puppies and slug pellets will poison them. Keep the puppy out of the garage - puddles of oil and antifreeze are poisonous to puppies. (Suite101.com)
July is prime time for some lawn TLC Jul 2, 2009
It might surprise you that professional lawn care manuals suggest sharpening lawn mower blades every 8 to 10 hours. If you spend 45 minutes to an hour every week during a season, that means you need to sharpen your blade at least twice a season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Don't Get Lazy about Lawn-Mower Safety Jun 23, 2009
Wait for mower blades to stop completely before detaching the grass catcher, clearing the discharge chute or crossing gravel roads/driveways. SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics, news release, June 1, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
'Green' Lawns Benefit Planet, Pocketbook Jun 6, 2009
Organic advocates recommend setting mower blades between 2 and 3 inches, according to. Green Mowing Cuts Grass And Gas. (Click2Houston, TX)
Green Space: Composting worth a bit of effort May 29, 2009
Keep mower blades sharp, cut when dry and mow often enough so that not more than 1/3 to one inch is cut at one time and water one inch weekly. Reuse. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Abby: Sleepy teen should hit the sack early May 23, 2009
Not only is there the obvious danger of the mower blades, children can also suffer severe burns from touching hot mower parts. In addition, projectiles can fly backward and cut or blind a child should a mower strike an object. (Florida Today)
Cutting Pollution and Grass Apr 3, 2009
Sawchuk also advises using a gas mower with an overhead-valve engine, sharpening your mower blades at least three times a year and buying a fuel stabilizer to keep the gas in the tank fresh for up to two years. Electric mowers. (Fox News)
Judy Eisenberg: Pruning the butterfly bush, and getting ready for the garden Mar 7, 2009
Get your pruning tools, spades, garden bed edger and mower blades sharpened if needed. Get your lawn mower and other garden equipment tuned-up. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Author finds niche in hometown Feb 28, 2009
Review on an elephant structure Nyberg built out of used lawn mower blades, Nyberg told Johnson he wanted his children and grandchildren to have a book about his life. "It took about three years, but this past Christmas each of his grandchildren received a completed copy of the book," Johnson said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
