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Leaf Blowers: Selection, Use and Safety
hand-held blower

Electrical units are fine for small lawns, gasoline hand-held units are the best choice for larger home sites and backpack blowers are a good choice for professional users.

Leaf Blowers: Good or Bad?
hand-held blower

Leaf blowers are efficient, useful tools that annoy some people. Be aware of the problem, and use your leaf blower responsibly to avoid losing the privilege.

Lawn Mower Blades
zoysia

A sharp mower blade produces a prettier cut with less stress on the turf plant. Sharpening a reel mower blade assembly is difficult and best left to a professional, but sharpening a common rotary mower blade is not a big problem.

Sources for Powered Pruning Saws
This article contains links to sources for powered pruning saws. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.

Spark Plug Tightening Torque
It is very important to properly tighten spark plugs after replacement or cleaning – especially on small engines with aluminum heads. This table gives approximate torque values for different sizes of spark plugs in both cast iron and aluminum heads.
Torque Wrenches
Exposed pointer type torque wrench
If you plan to do much work on lawn/garden or grounds maintenance equipment, you need a torque wrench. Even a job as simple as changing a spark plug on a small engine should be done with a torque wrench.
Sources for Herbi CDA Herbicide Sprayer
This article contains links to sources for the Herbi CDA herbicide sprayer.
Lawn & Garden Equipment Engines With Reduced Emissions
The EPA found that small spark-ignition engines of 25 hp or less contribute about 20 percent of hydrocarbon emissions and 23 percent of carbon monoxide emissions from all mobile sources. As a result of this perceived problem, the EPA has issued new regulations on small engines.
Sources for Walk-behind Drop Spreaders
This list contains links to sources for walk-behind drop spreaders.
Quick Hitches for Compact Utility Tractors
ASAE quick hitch
Many implements are available for rear mounting on compact utility tractors, including mowers of various types, tillers, angle blades, box blades, cultivators, bedders and rakes. These machines add versatility to your tractor, but mounting them to the tractor’s 3-point hitch can be a hassle. A quick hitch can make your job much easier.
Mow Like a Pro
rutted turf
Varying your mowing pattern can cause you to spend a little more time mowing, but the result will be a greatly improved appearance in your turfgrass.
Adjusting Finishing Mowers
finishing mower
Finishing (or grooming) mowers typically have (two or) three blades and are designed for quality mowing of turfgrass. They have multiple gage wheels and rollers that allow a relatively low cutting height with minimal scalping.
Safety Standards for Riding Mowers and Small Tractors
Riding mowers, lawn tractors, lawn and garden tractors, and garden tractors are covered by several safety standards that are designed to protect you, the operator.
Sources for Electric and Gasoline-Powered Edgers
This article provides links to sources for edgers. This list does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.
Get It Growing
Lawn and Garden Publications