• Gardening & Lawn Care

    The Efficient Fiskars Reel Mower Makes Lawn Mowing a Breeze!

    December 8th, 2019

    If you’re looking for the perfect lawn mower that doesn’t require messy oil, gasoline, cords or batteries, the Fiskars Reel Mower may be the answer! This mower uses patent-pending technology to deliver superior cutting performance on all types of grass, as well as mess-free grass discharge and an ergonomic design. It’s almost like every mower’s […]

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    This Garden Pump Sprayer Includes A Filter To Help Prevent Clogging

    November 6th, 2019

    Product review of garden pump sprayer.

    Maintaining a beautiful and weed free garden and yard is one of the most difficult tasks a homeowner faces. Despite the best efforts of many, some yards refuse to grow while others become infested with weeds that suck up all the water and deny vital nutrients to grass. While people can run to the nearest Home Depot or Lowes for a bottle of weed spray or bag of fertilizer, the Chapin 1-Gallon Lawn and Garden Sprayer is the better choice for homeowners everywhere. The 1-gallon capacity of this Garden Pump Sprayer provides enough capacity to spread fertilizer or weed killer on the largest yard or garden.

    The Clean N’ Easy design of the Chapin helps prevent users from coming in direct contact with dangerous fertilizers and pesticides during the mixing process. The straight wand applicator and anti-clog nozzle prevents the system from backing up on itself. With the clear design of the sprayer, checking fluid levels is a snap. Nearly every user who purchased the Chapin garden sprayer was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sprayer given its reasonable price. Most users found their unit durable and the 1-gallon capacity was more than enough to cover even large yards. Though a handful of users had trouble with their units, the problems appeared to be isolated to those few who received a bad unit.

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    Hassle Free Mowing With The Black And Decker Mulching Lawn Mower

    October 11th, 2019

    This electric mulching lawn mower will give your yard a clean and even mow, without the hassle of maintaining a gas mower. It features a powerful 12-amp motor and includes a rear bag assembly and rear mulching insert. To make mowing effortless, the mulching lawn mower has a comfortable grip and handle height adjustment. The […]

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    The Troy-Bilt Backpack Blower Delivers Powerful Air Flow

    September 15th, 2019

    Small product picture of a backpack blower review.

    Each year as Fall gives way to Winter, millions of leaves fall from trees around the country and turn a once beautiful landscape into one littered with leaves. Homeowner’s everywhere are familiar with the back-breaking labor involved in cleaning up these leaves. If you have a particularly large yard and want to make life easier, the Troy-Bilt Gas Powered Back Pack Blower may be just the tool for the job. This gas powered backpack blower from Troy-Bilt is powered by a 4-cycle 32cc motor with a compression release starting system. The power offered from this back pack blower is capable of producing winds upwards of 150 mph.

    While this model from Troy-Bilt is extremely expensive, it is more powerful than many cordless and corded models. This particular 4 cycle backpack blower model would be a good fit for almost any residential cleanup job. Many online reviewers gave the Troy-Bilt five-stars, not everyone was pleased with it. A small minority were quick to point out that this model could not live up to the wind capacity of 150 mph Troy-Bilt claims is possible, and others had units die on them after one or two uses. Even though the Troy-Bilt backpack leaf blower can out-power many cordless and corded blowers, it is still best suited for residential duties as it lacks the power for commercial work. Those with larger property to cover may find this model particularly useful.

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    McLane Edger Has A 9 Inch Edging Blade For Precise Lawn Edging

    June 9th, 2019

    Small product picture of a mclane edger review.

    Nobody likes to admit it, but owning a home can sometimes be a giant competition with your neighbors to see who can add the most curb appeal to their home. While additions such as front patios, porches, decks, and shrubs are often extremely attractive; sometimes the simplest of details can add beauty to your property. A well trimmed and landscaped lawn is a perfect example. If you want to have beautifully manicured lawns you’ll need the help of a tool like the McLane Gas Powered Lawn Edger. With the Mclane Edger you can have the neatest lawn edges in the neighborhood and your neighbors will be asking how you do it.

    This particular McLane gas lawn edger is powered by a 3.5 horsepower, 4.75 gross-torque gas powered engine. This powerful landscape edger offers a 9-inch edging blade and ball-bearing 8-inch wheels. McLane edgers are all constructed with heavy duty steel frames and have smooth cutting performance thanks to dual cutter head bearings. There are a variety of edgers available on the market, but gas powered models remain the most powerful despite the efforts of newer, green models. While the majority of online reviewers gave the McLane commercial gas edger high marks for ease of use and reliability, there were those who did not have a good experience with their model. Even the lawn edger’s dissenters reported good quality work from the product; they didn’t care for the lack of quality in design. A handful of users reported issues with the throttle and various belts giving them trouble after just a few uses. Electric and battery powered edgers may be all the rage these days as people try to “go green” as much as possible, but sometimes you can’t beat the power and performance of an old fashioned edger like the McLane gas edge trimmer.

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    LED Grow Light Offers Perfect Blend Of Light For All Stages Of Growth

    December 26th, 2018

    Small product picture of a led grow light review.

    Gardening can be one of the most enjoying past times for millions of Americans. Getting their hands dirty is their favorite form of relaxation and in the end there is the joy of seeing the fruits of their labor. But growing a garden isn’t the easiest task in the world, and sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate by providing all the sun and water plants need. While it has always been possible to pump water to our gardens, sunlight is a little trickier. Now the Sunshine Systems GlowPanel LED Grow Light helps solve another of Mother Nature’s challenges. The Sunshine Systems GlowPanel Grow Light features 45 LED lights with an output of a 250 Watt HPS.

    This provides plants of all kinds the exact sunlight they need during any stage of growth to successfully grow to perfect sizes. The unit emits virtually no heat and comes with a hanging kit included. Not only does the glow panel system emit little heat, it does so efficiently using 80% less power than other sunlight units. The market is full of other grow light models for individuals to choose from. Many of the other options are well-established fluorescent models, but prices vary depending upon size and power. While many online reviewers were happy to give the Sunshine Systems indoors plant lights a 5 star rating, the majority of users found the plant grow light to be questionable at best. A handful of users reported defective units that are not representative of the model as a whole, but some users mentioned flimsy design and inflated credentials for what the unit could actually do. A number of users reported resorting to fluorescent lights to rescue plants withering under the LED grow lights. The LED light panel system is still a new technology but has shown an ability to succeed. The Sunshine Systems GlowPanel Grow Light is probably not well suited for experienced gardeners interested in major growth projects.

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    The Norpro Kitchen Compost Bin Conveniently Stores Food Scraps

    December 26th, 2018

    Small product picture of a kitchen compost bin.

    As more families are trying to find greener ways of living, the Norpro kitchen compost bin has become a popular alternative to dumping scraps of food. This handy compost keeper is made from stainless steel and has a charcoal filter that blocks out odors for six months. Simply store food scraps such as coffee grounds, food rinds and egg shells in the kitchen compost bin before transferring them to an outdoor composter. The bin features an easy-carry handle and tight-fitting lid, as well as a center knob for lid removal. Composting scraps of food has never been easier! The Norpro compost bin is one-of-a-kind, offering stainless steel construction and satin finish.

    This makes it attractive enough to sit on the counter, yet small enough that you can keep it under a cabinet. Plus, the charcoal filter is effective at keeping out odors. Although an excellent buy, RSVP offers appealing kitchen compost pails that offer the same characteristics and have consistently favorable customer reviews. They also run cheaper than the Norpro compost bins. That said, many consumers choose to put their trust in the Norpro compost bin, as it’s easy to clean, has a wide mouth and a very tight lid, which means you don’t have to push or pull to get the lid to fit. Reviewers stress that the extra money is well worth the price, as this little gadget has a super durable construction. There are some negative reviews regarding the longevity of the product, as some consumers found that the compost bin cracked early on. The majority of product owners have had no problems with their composter however, finding that it lasts for years or more, even with everyday use.

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    The Accurate Luster Leaf 1820 Rapitest Soil Moisture Meter

    December 14th, 2018

    Product display of luster leaf 1820 rapitest soil moisture meter

    Finally, there is a soil moisture meter that take the guesswork out of figuring out when it is the right time to water your lawn, flowers and plants. The correct soil moisture is one of the most important factors for a healthy plant growth. The Luster Leaf 1820 Rapitest Soil Moisture Meter is extremely easy to use, simply insert the meter probe into the soil by testing the soil’s moisture. The display clearly reads a 1 to 10 scale system that that will indicate if the plant needs water immediately, needs water soon, has perfect moisture or has been over-watered. This gives you invaluable aid for maintaining the correct moisture levels for healthy plant growth.

    For proper use, push the probe down in the soil to about two thirds of the depth of the container and about halfway between the edge of the pot and the stem of the plant. Avoid pushing the probe near the stem as much as possible. It comes with a guide on the watering needs for a large variety of plant life. Best of all, you won’t have to check the top of the soil with your finger, assuming the plant or lawns needs more moisture and killing it with over-watering!

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