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Best lawn aerator machine for super compacted lawns (reviews and advice)
If you’re looking for the best lawn aerator machine, here is what you must know first: Two main aerating machines exist —spike aerators and plug aerators. Now, in general, a core aerator machine produces the best results- it aerates by removing cores or plugs of soil and grass from the lawn, unlike a spike aerator which...Continue reading→
Best walk behind core aerator for badly compacted lawns
Affiliate Disclosure: When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Heavy soil compaction often messes the health of your lawn- it leads to issues like turf thinning, injury, and even death because of crushed leaves, stems, and crowns. The good news is that core aeration helps relieve...Continue reading→
Dethatcher for lawn sweeper –best recommendations
There are loads of ways to de-thatch a lawn that’s being choked to death by thatch. You can, for example, hire a professional or power rake the backyard yourself to remove thatch. A more time-saving and less stressful approach is dethatching and sweeping in just one step– all you need to dethatch while simultaneously clearing...Continue reading→
York rake for lawn tractor – top 3 picks in 2024
With the right attachments, you can put your lawn tractor to loads of other uses (other than mowing). One such attachment/tool is the york rake…. Sometimes known as a landscape rake or rock rake, a york rake is generally best suited to tasks such as clearing up debris like rocks and roots, leveling grounds, spreading...Continue reading→
Pull behind rake for lawn mower – 3 best picks in 2024 (Reviews)
Affiliate Disclosure: we may earn some affiliate commission (at no extra cost to you) when you purchase through links inserted on our website. Raking leaves, grass clippings, and other mess isn’t just about restoring a crisp, well-maintained appearance on the lawn- it’s also an essential maintenance chore for the good health of your turf. The good...Continue reading→
Best tow behind dethatcher for small/large properties
Affiliate Disclosure: we may earn some affiliate commission (at no extra cost to you) when you purchase through links inserted on our website. Thick excessive thatch often messes the health of your turf.. It may prevent water, air, and nutrients from reaching your grass plant’s root zone, create a habitat that encourages fungal diseases, blocks some...Continue reading→
Pros and cons of dethatching lawn – what you should know plus your options
Thatch- a tightly bound layer of living and dead plant material that forms between the grass and the soil- tends to build up slowly but surely. Interestingly, while it can hinder proper growth by preventing air and vital nutrients from reaching the roots, thatch is not all that bad. In fact, a thin layer of...Continue reading→
When to power rake lawn: Read this if unsure when to do it
Wondering when to power rake lawn? This is for you… After mowing your lawn severally, you might have noted that there is a layer of dead turfgrass tissue developing between the soil surface and the grass level. This layer is often referred to as thatch and can be felt from the springy effect on your...Continue reading→
Notched disc blades vs Smooth –and the winner is…
This article compares notched disc blades vs smooth discs comprehensively to help you point you in the right direction: A disc harrow opens (and breaks) up the soil to help prep the soil for planting/sowing. And often the available configurations (when it comes to the cutting blades) are: Smooth edge discs (or plain edge discs)- like the...Continue reading→
What is the best tool to cut sod?
So, what is the best tool to cut sod? Well, we know that you can rent a motorized sod cutter from sod cutter rental companies but that would overkill if you’re only removing sod from a small area. That leaves you with basic tools including: A Pocketknife- Well, that is too small for most people....Continue reading→
