Steel Toe Work Boots FAQs
I have worn through more pairs of work boots than I can count. After years of outdoor work and testing gear for this site, I have learned most of what I know about steel toe boots the hard way through…
5 Best Headphones for Cutting Grass (Tested & Reviewed)
A lawnmower produces between 85 and 95 decibels of noise — enough to cause hearing damage after just two hours of unprotected exposure. Over the past several years, I've tested dozens of headphones on my own lawn, ranging from budget…
Why Is My Grass Dying In Patches? And What To Do About It
Grass dies in patches when sections of the root system are cut off from water, nutrients, or oxygen — or when a pest, disease, or physical condition damages a localized area of turf. Unlike uniform browning across an entire lawn,…
5 Excellent Plants To Grow Inside
Even if you don't have a green thumb, there are lots of plants that can easily be grown inside with relatively little care. There are even edible plants that can be grown indoors without being a gardening mastermind and with…
Will A Lawn Sweeper Pick Up Acorns?
If you are like me, you use the lawn sweeper to pick up leaves and other debris in the yard. If you have a few oak trees, you don’t have to rush to the stores to buy an acorn rake…
DIY Gardening: How To Control Expenses When Starting a Garden Project
A well-designed garden will make your home more valuable. However, great landscaping is costly, which might discourage many people from starting a garden project. Also, engaging in a garden project is nowhere easy. There are so many things to consider,…
Expert Tips On How To Level A Lawn By Hand
If you don’t have money to buy or rent a Bobcat, tractor, or lawnmower, you don’t have to worry about leveling your lawn as you can easily level it by hand. A yard filled with grooves and bumps is not…
How to Repair Grass Destroyed by Dog Urine (And Stop It From Happening Again)
Dog urine burns grass because of its high nitrogen concentration, not because it is acidic or toxic. Existing burn patches can be repaired by flushing with water, neutralizing the soil with lime or baking soda, and reseeding with a urine-resistant…
9 Lawn Striping Patterns You Should Try Out
Lawn striping creates alternating light and dark bands by bending grass blades in opposite directions with a roller attached to your mower. The 9 most common patterns are: straight, checkerboard, diagonal/criss-cross, zigzag, diamond, circular, wavy, bull's eye, and arch. Lawn…