Robert Janis

In a previous blog I wrote about selecting a leaf blower. In this blog I will explain that the leaf blower may be one of the most versatile tools you have in your garage. It can be used to do a lot more than just […]

A string trimmer may end up being the most versatile lawn care tool you have in your garage. These trimmers feature a plastic line that swirls around in a circular pattern at speeds as much as 400 mph. The tool is […]

Did you see the movie Edward Scissorhands? The concept of the movie is similar to the classic horror film Frankenstein. Simply put, a mad scientist creates a human being. In Edward Scissorhands the mad scientist […]

If you garden, then you are familiar with all the different ways you can water plants. You can use sprinklers, irrigation systems, or a plain old hose with the proper nozzle. One method that you may not be aware […]

Whether you obsess about the appearance of your lawn and garden or not, the one thing you should be worried about is erosion. Erosion occurs when topsoil is swept away by natural or man-made forces. An extreme […]

Between the job, spouse, kids, friends, hobbies, and time to themselves many people just don’t have the time to care for their lawn. Don’t fret. There are actually companies that provide the service for you […]

A drive through of many suburban neighborhoods in the United States reveals an easy flow from property to property. The majority of homeowners in a neighborhood do not put up barriers between their property […]

People who are considering creating a garden may want to decide first if it is necessary to till the part of the lawn in which the garden will be located. The answer to the question is based on how much garden […]

Over many years a lawn can suffer a lot of abuse. Perhaps due to disease or extreme summer heat a section of your lawn loses grass, foot traffic wears down a path, or grass doesn’t sprout in

shadowed l […]

There is a peaceful co-existence between the people of the suburbs and the critters of the woods. So it is not uncommon for us to glance out of our windows and catch a deer staring back as

they seek food. […]

Not many people are given the choice between laying out sod or seed to create their perfect lawn. If you are in the market to buy a home, then it is

the construction company that created the subdivision […]

Fall is here and the leaves are starting to turn color and fall from the trees. Depending on the tree population in your neighborhood you will soon be experiencing a dense or moderate leaf cover and other […]

So you now live in an apartment in a big city like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, but you used to live in the suburbs where you had several garden beds

around the house and scattered along the lawn. […]

Just like any machine there will be times when your chainsaw does not perform as it’s supposed to. One major problem you may confront is that the gadget is not cutting properly.

When a chainsaw e […]

Just as you can troubleshoot problems with the lawn mower itself you can also troubleshoot actual mowing problems. That is, you can observe the results of cutting the grass with your lawn mower, identify […]

I know it can get frustrating. You have your chainsaw in hand and you plan to trim a tree on your property. You approach the tree, pull on the starter cord of your chainsaw and nothing happens. You try again […]

There is a new beginning for gardeners whenever spring arrives. It’s once again time to work on the garden. Many garden enthusiasts like to keep the appearance of their garden fresh and new each year. So t […]

No matter how reliable your chainsaw engine appears to be, there is going to be a time or two when it doesn’t perform as advertised. Keeping proper care and performing scheduled and preventative maintenance w […]

Just about everybody who lives in the United States of America, including children, understand the concept of mowing a lawn. Either you have actually done it or you have seen somebody doing it.

You would […]

Many of you who are looking for an alternative to harmful chemical fertilizers and herbicides may want to check out the advantages of spreading compost over your lawn. Compost is all natural and does not offer […]