Garden Tools & Supplies

String trimmers are a time saving invention that allows the user to cut weeds and trim grass in a much faster, more convenient, and back-saving way than doing it by hand. String trimmers are...

A weed eater, also called a string trimmer or weed whacker, may be gas powered or electric. It is used to trim weeds and grass where you cannot use a lawn mower, such as around obstacles and along...

A task that seems so simple but usually ends in a tangled mess, literally, is installing new string in a gas trimmer. It always happens half-way through the job: the weeds are still standing...

A lawn mower is like a paint roller, covering wide swaths using indiscriminate strokes. A gas trimmer is the fine brush that fills in the trim and adds the finishing touches. Gas trimmers are an...

Many people tend to forget about maintaining their lawn equipment and storing them properly before the winter season hits. In this article I will show you how to perform some common routine...

Small gasoline engines power items that are depended upon for use in everyday lives. The engines feature a variety of components that all have to work in conjunction with each other for the small...

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...

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....

Ahh, the sweet smells of summertime--the blooming flowers, veggies growing in the garden and--lawn mower exhaust! Most people may not be aware that two-stroke engines like those on lawnmowers or...

Leaf blowers, both gas and electric models, use centrifugal force in order to move the fallen leaves across your yard into manageable piles. Centrifugal force is equal in magnitude, but opposite...

Once the warmer weather comes along, everyone's thoughts turn to spring and summer. If you have a yard and lawn, one of the things you’d probably like to do is minimize the amount of time you...

String trimmers are wonderful for cutting those hard-to-get-at edges of lawns, around trees and structures and for brush removal. Some are light-weight for occasional use, and some are made for...

Springtime brings the garden into growth. Sometimes it's too much growth! To keep those hedges from growing wild and shaggy, you will want to trim them back. So how do you find the best hedge...

Chopping and splitting firewood is no easy task, but using a wood burning stove is much more energy efficient and cost-effective than gas, oil or electric heat. We have to scrimp and save and cut...

Maintaining a well-manicured lawn requires the proper equipment and one vital gardening tool that can help make the job easier is a weed eater. Whether working in a large yard or small area, a...

A gas-powered weed eater is a helpful gardener's tool for keeping edges of the lawn straight and chopping down unruly weeds that have grown too tall or too closely to a structure for the lawn...

If you lawn mower does not start after you have made sure it is properly cleaned and free from debris (see my article "How to Get your Lawn Mower Started - Cleaning the Mower"), the next...

There are a plethora of things that may be wrong with your tiller when you are having an issue in regards to getting it to run and properly till your garden. Look into the different realms of what...

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...

Weed eaters or string trimmers, are used to edge around sidewalks and driveways, trim weeds against the house or curb or around a mailbox. You can use the device any place that the lawn mower...