Garden Tools & Supplies

Garden tillers are an indispensible tool for gardeners of any experience level, from amateurs to professionals. Garden tillers make quick work of mixing amendments and fertilizer into native soils...

Walbro carburetors are almost standard on most all two-cycle engines. Two-cycle engines require that oil is mixed with the gasoline fuel. Failure to mix the correct oil in the gasoline will result...

Tecumseh small engines are found on many brands of power equipment including Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard Machines, Toro, Husqvarna, and many others. Small engines require regular...

Homelite gas-powered string trimmers can help make the tedious task of manicuring a yard a lot easier. With proper care and maintenance, your Homelite string trimmer will provide good service and...

Every 4-cycle engine requires engine oil, unlike 2-cycle engines in which oil is added to the fuel for lubrication. Four-cycle engine oil is stored in a reservoir and distributed among the working...

Small spills of gasoline are common when filling lawnmowers and other small engine yard and garden machines. Spills on lawnmower engines can be a safety issue. The spills also can create an...

Cub Cadet riding lawnmowers have been around for many years, and they are becoming favorites of consumers. These machines are well built and backed by a major yard machine manufacturer, MTD. The...

Toro mowers are among the best-selling mowers in the United States. One of the reasons for this popularity is the quality of the mower. When they are well maintained and serviced regularly, a Toro...

Kohler Company is known not only for its plumbing equipment but also its small engines for yard maintenance equipment. Like any mechanical device, they can malfunction if not maintained properly....

Mantis rototillers are lightweight, gas-powered gardening tools, that allow you to quickly and easily till soil and and remove weeds in your garden. With proper care and maintenance, your Mantis...

Homelite manufactures yard maintenance products. They include blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, log splitters and trimmers. The company also manufactures generators. The products...

Ryobi cultivators are fuel-powered gardening machines that allow gardeners to remove weeds and loosen soil before planting. The cultivators are run on a mixture of gasoline and two-cycle motor...

During the weeks of early spring, gardeners all across the country ready their tillers for a new season. A few of these gardeners prepared their tillers for the new season the previous fall. Most...

Ryobi makes a good trimmer for the average homeowner. The components are good quality, and with the right maintenance plan, these tools will last a good, long while. And they will run well, too....

All rototillers, regardless of the make or model, must be maintained in order to operate under peak performance. Honda rototillers are no exception. While Honda small engines have a high...

Any powered log splitter will have two maintenance components that must be addressed. The splitter itself, which includes the hydraulics and the splitting rail, and the small engine used to propel...

Power blowers help homeowners gather and remove yard debris. Backpack-style blowers offer the convenience of hands-free operation, which reduces the effects of vibration on your hands and arms....

Even well-made tools will experience technical difficulties from time to time. These problems stem from a number of reasons, including the lack of care and maintenance, worn parts or parts that...

Other than the motor, virtually all leaf blowers are made the same way. The motor turns a fan which blows high velocity air out of a tube. This air stream can be directed wherever the operator...

Bolens is a popular brand of lawnmower sold at many nationwide hardware and home improvement stores. While they are relatively good machines, there can come a time when you may need to make a...

A Leaf blower is one of the hardest working tools in your yard. I like mine so much that I named him Larry and make an appointment with him about once a week in the summer. Our friendship...

Gas weed eaters can make quick work of tall vegetation around the yard. The two-cycle engines are easy to operate as long as you remember to mix the gas properly with the correct engine oil....

Steps to check out why a lawn mower will not start if you try pulling the cord over and over again with no luck. This will work on gasoline powered engines.

When a snowstorm hits, you want your snowblower to start right up. Maintaining the machine is not difficult. Keep the engine full of fresh fuel and be sure the air filters are clean. Start each...

Whether it powers your lawn mower or chain saw, a small engine can--and does--develop irritating problems. It may be hard to start or may die easily--or it can act up in other ways, such as...

To get the most out of your lawn mower you need to clean it after every use and make sure you properly maintain it. Most lawn mowers on the market are only built to last a few years, but with...

A good chainsaw is an indispensable tool when felling trees, pruning branches, cutting firewood and many other tasks that would be difficult to complete with a hand saw. High-quality chainsaws are...

Chainsaws have what are called two stroke engines in which the oil and gasoline are mixed together. The ratio of this mix---specified by each manufacturer---must be correct for the engine to run...

Adjusting the carburetor on a Weed Eater, or any two-cycle engine, is necessary from time to time. Carburetors can be finicky in engines that require an oil additive in the gasoline mixture....

A chainsaw, when properly adjusted, should rev up smoothly when increasing the engine speed and should not emit excessive smoke. When a chainsaw carburetor is improperly adjusted, or as the...

Well ,once spring fever sets in , everyone gets excited about the change of the seasons. Along with all the normal spring cleaning house task, preparing your lawn mower should not be avoided. A...

A dead pressure washer could be mean any number of things. Start with the battery and check the leads, which may just need to be cleaned. If the wires are arced, then replace them. Also, check the...

Poulan chainsaw repair involves troubleshooting techniques designed to isolate the cause of the failure. Following a 3-step systematic diagnostic routine can help minimize time and isolate the...

Poulan chain saws have a reputation for being rugged, dependable and able to handle a variety of woodcutting tasks. Whether you are a seasoned lumberjack or just have a weekend project,...

The WeedEater Gas Powered Trimmer is powered by a 2-cycle air cooled engine. This type of engine requires a specific mixture of unleaded gasoline and high quality engine oil that is designed to...

Small gas engines, such as those on your grass trimmer or chainsaw, whether pure gas or mixed, as in two cycle, can benefit from a little knowledge and common sense. I won't hurt your pocketbook...

A little maintenance on lawnmowers in the Fall when you prepare them for storage can make it much easier on you in the Spring when you take them out of storage for use. Fall storage preparation...

Rototillers provide the fastest and most efficient way to turn the soil. It can help you break new ground, weed, and aerate the soil. Choose between front-tine or the more expensive rear-tine...

A power mulcher thrashes and separates baled hay or straw and discharges the mulch beside the machine. It can cut agricultural stubble into manageable lengths and shred smaller branches. The...