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…
What happens if your lawn mower starts, then dies? Well, lawnmowers are notoriously unreliable. But the grass keeps growing – even if your lawn mower won’t stay running. Ouch! And when you need to cut the lawn, the last thing you want is engine problems with your mower. Luckily – most gasoline lawnmowers, ride-on or…
I’ve reviewed 13 top value mowers and found the best zero turn mower under 3000. There’s no need to spend a lot of money on the best zero turn mower! The mowers in this 2023 review are all great value, but there are definitely some standouts. Since first publishing this review last year, the prices…
Aside from being a cuss, what is sod? Sod is grass that is completely ready to go for an instant lawn. It comes in rolls with roots and a thin layer of soil. You simply roll it out, water it in, and you have a beautiful lawn! Sod is the easiest way to establish a…
Unless you’re dead set on buying a riding lawn mower, you’ll likely have to choose between standard push mowers vs. self-propelled mowers. While these may sound like they’re the same thing, there are some little-known yet impactful differences between the two. True, both of these mowers are mowers that you stand behind and push forward…
With summer finally heating up in the USA, homesteaders and farmers are starting to ask me about the best lawn mowers for handling their large, unkempt lawns. So if you’re looking for the best lawn mower for 5 acres or more – and if your lawn is wildly out of control, then read this article!…
Have you noticed that finding a reliable lawn mower made in the USA is much trickier than it looks? So have we! Because it doesn’t matter if you’re mowing a tiny plot of grass or an entire golf course – sometimes you want to use an American-made mower and support American workers! We’ve researched all…
If you are the type of person who doesn’t like to get stuck in messy situations handling gas or fuel and you like battery-powered garden tools, the Kobalt 80V self propelled mower is something you should consider. When dealing with a battery-powered lawn mower you want to make sure that it will keep a charge…
So many different lawn mowers out there, and so little money to spend? Believe me, I have been there. Which is why we’re looking at the best lawn mower under 300 in this review. Yep, you can get decent lawn mowers under 300! When choosing a lawn mower, it is never about what it looks…
Are you frustrated because you have tons of weeds, dandelions, crabgrass, or ragweed infesting your property? If so, then I’m about to show you 6 bulletproof methods for killing large patches of weeds – without using unnatural pesticides or herbicides. I’ll also reveal a 100% natural homemade weed killer recipe that you can apply using…
Nothing in the world is more relaxing than walking barefoot over your thick, healthy, green lawn. One of the things that can quickly turn that joy into stress is if you have a backyard full of weeds! Let’s look at 5 of the smartest ways how you can revive a lawn full of weeds without…
Wondering which zero turn mower to buy? Here’s my review of Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54 vs Troy Bilt 54. Both are 24HP, 54″ cut but there are some differences between the two. Scroll down to see the features of Cub Cadet vs. Troy Bilt. I’ve added a table of contents and a comparison table…
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