Some people call Zero-Turn Radius lawnmowers ZTRs, but I call them zero-turns. I love mine, and it reformed my attitude about the repetitive lawn care chores I have here on our homestead. We only have about 6 acres, but we use it wisely, and it provides all of our needs. The zero-turn made keeping the…
You’ve seen them out there – burning around, making tight turns, and mowing down epic amounts of grass. With lawn weeds flying everywhere! It’s a homesteader on their best zero turn mower for 5 acres – and boy. That looks fun! And it is. Alright. Let’s jump right into why we’re here today, reviewing the…
The best tow behind sprayer stays true to its namesake, making the job of spreading fertilizer and pesticides or watering your plants much easier, as it is attached to either a mower, tractor, or an ATV. So far, we’ve been using a tractor-mounted spray tank, but we really need something a bit more maneuverable for…
As much as we adore our canine companions, they can leave our grassy areas looking bedraggled. And in a sorry state! Dog urine can be hugely detrimental to lawns, leaving patches of brown grass or bare earth. If you’re looking for natural methods to neutralize dog urine and save your grass or lawn, let’s examine…
Have you got weeds with purple flowers invading your yard? Or perhaps you’re trying to figure out if a purple-flowered plant in your vegetable plot is a friend or foe? The key to understanding how to control unwanted plants is figuring out what they are in the first place. So to help, we’ve assembled a…
A grass whip, also known as a weed whip or sling blade, is a manual weed whacker that can shear through grass and woody weed stems without needing a power cord, gas, or annoying maintenance. The simplicity, ease of use, and reliability of a grass whip are the best, especially for off-gridders and people with…
What happens with too much oil in the lawn mower? Well, too much of a good thing can be bad for you! Right? Well, the same law applies to lawn mowers and engine oil. An overfilled lawn mower oil tank will lead to performance problems, failed starts, or an oily overflow mess. And much worse! So,…
Are you looking for the best grass for shade in Texas? Start here! If you’ve got a shaded patch of land in your yard or homestead, getting lush grass to grow can be a nightmare! So let’s look at the best grass varieties for shade in Texas. And to suit every situation. We’ll also share…
Are you tired of tripping over the lawn mower in your cluttered garage? Perhaps your riding mower spends its off-days outdoors? Then you need some creative lawn mower storage ideas that will free up floor space and protect your push or riding mower from the elements! You can buy a prefabricated storage solution or create a bespoke DIY space for your lawn mower.…
How to make grass green fast! No one wants a brown, patchy lawn. Achieving and maintaining a healthy green lawn can be tricky, but with the right tips and tricks? It is doable! So – what should you do if your grass or lawn is not as green as you like? Here are four easy…
Growing grass can be a challenge in clay soil. It’s dense, heavy, and it’s too wet and too dry at the same time. Grass seed won’t germinate well, or if it does, it won’t thrive. That’s why I’m writing about the best grass seed for clay soil today. I’ll look at the best grass seed…
Overgrown yard cleanup… In modern times, an overgrown yard sounds like a curse of the worst variety! Keeping an untidy lawn also brings other headaches. To spectators, messy yards might signal something not good happening in the household. The same is true if you lack lawn care and yard maintenance. Also, in many places, neighborhood…
If you have low water pressure in sprinklers, we bet one of the seven dirty scoundrels is to blame! Remember when your sprinkler setup was shiny and new, eager to keep your lawn green? What happened to those days? Now that the honeymoon’s over, the water casually dribbles out, leaving the farthest reaches of your lawn gasping. …
Electric lawn edgers might seem like something you may not need on your homestead, but they can serve some hugely handy functions. I find it difficult sometimes to keep the grass off of my paths, for example. It might just be my imagination speaking, but it feels like those long grass seed heads love to layover on their…
Lawn maintenance requires a certain set of tools to make sure that your property will look nice and well kept. Lawn edgers and string trimmers are two tools you might need one day, but what’s the difference between them? We’ll look at the pros and cons of edger vs trimmer tools, which tool is best…
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