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Gardening & Lawn Care
This Innovative Motion Activated Sprinkler Keeps Yard Pests Away
October 9th, 2018
There is nothing more disheartening than putting a lot of effort into a garden only to have it viewed by squirrels, rabbits or other animals as a private buffet. Enter the Contech Electronics Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler. Not only does this protect gardens, it does so in a completely safe and humane manner. First off, installing the motion activated sprinkler is a simple matter of installing a 9 volt battery, connecting the sprinkler to your hose and driving the 17-inch spike into the ground. An adjustable sprinkler arc lets you control which area of your yard you want protected. For added coverage Scarecrow sprinklers can be linked to guard larger spaces.
The sprinkler takes it from there. Whenever it senses motion, it comes to life and lets out a burst of water. This unexpected water plus the noise and motion of the sprinkler then scare the animal away from your yard. Better yet, this model will protect up to a 1000 square foot area of your property. Not only for garden protection, this sprinkler also will deter cats, dogs or deer from using your space as their personal bathroom. Those consumers providing reviews of this motion activated sprinkler overwhelmingly appeared to like the model. Review after review said the motion detector sprinkler functioned just as it claimed. If there was one drawback, it would be that the Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler cannot distinguish animals from humans and will be activated by any movement – even the owners. This looks to be an innovative, great product for those wanting extra yard protection.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
This Garden Cart Is Ideal For Any Garden Or Landscaping Job
September 7th, 2018
When help is needed around the yard, nothing is better than the Tricam Garden Cart. Made from durable steel mesh and able to hold 400 pounds, this garden cart is great for hauling mulch, plants, rock and flowerbeds. It features removable sides that allow it to turn into a flatbed, as well as a straight padded handle and 10-inch all-terrain tires. The heavy duty handle allows it to be pulled by hand, navigating around sharp turns and corners. The Tricam garden cart is unique in that it is made from a steel mesh material that measures out at 18-inches by 34-inches. Many other garden carts are made from wood or galvanized steel, not a mesh material.
Customers have been satisfied with this heavy duty garden cart compared to other utility carts on the market, as it transforms into a flatbed, allowing it to carry large bags of rock or soil. And with four wheels as opposed to two with wheelbarrows, pulling the cart is easy to do and allows up to 400 pounds to be carried; most other garden carts only hold 300-350 pounds. Although most customers had great things to say about the garden dump cart, there were a few concerns. First, the garden cart was difficult to put together, so it’s recommended that someone who knows their way with screwdrivers and bolts puts the cart together. Second, some customers felt that the metal garden cart wouldn’t be able to hold the 400 pounds it promises. This is an observation however, as most customers had no problem pulling away their landscaping materials. Overall, this garden cart is great for gardening jobs and takes the work out of hauling heavy plants and rocks.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
The Mantis Electric Tiller Features 3 Speeds In A Lightweight Design
September 6th, 2018
Planters and gardeners everywhere will tell you that one of the most exhausting tasks related to their favorite hobby is preparing the Earth for planting. Seeds and young plants can’t just be thrown onto the ground and expected to grow. They need to have the ground churned up first so they can be buried safely below ground. This can be a back breaking task if completed manually, or it can be done easily with the help of a power tool. The Mantis 3-Speed Electric Tiller/Cultivator is the perfect electric tiller tool for churning up the ground in preparation for planting. The electric tiller from Mantis is economically friendly option.
Just plug it into the nearest outlet, pull the auto start trigger, and away you go! The Mantis tiller features a compact design that allows for easy maneuvering, and at just 21 pounds it is easy to handle. The reversible tines on the Mantis allow it to churn as deep as 10 inches into the soil, or effectively churn up just the top two or three inches of soil. A variety of tillers are available on the market, all with varying capabilities. Gas powered tillers often possess greater power, but electric tillers like this model from Mantis are closing the gap. Although the majority of online reviewers gave the Mantis electric tiller a 5-star rating, there were also a number of reviewers that had a negative experience with this unit. The most common complaint was that the Mantis tiller is too light and does not cut into harder soils or tear up grassy or weeded areas. Others complained of units that fell apart or failed to operate after just a few uses.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
This Cordless Lawn Mower Tackles Yard Work With Ease
August 13th, 2018
The sound of lawn mowers humming away on warm summer weekends is a familiar one in neighborhoods across America. Millions fire up their gas powered lawn mowers each week to ensure their yard remains tidy and well maintained, but at the expense of time, money, and harmful exhaust. The Black and Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower can help eliminate two of those three problems by saving you money on gas, and saving the environment from harmful exhaust. Everything about this cordless lawn mower is designed to be environmentally friendly while still helping you tackle your lawn care needs each weekend.
The mower has an 18-inch cutting swath and weighs just 64 lbs. The Black and Decker cordless electric mower allows you to be environmentally friendly without getting tangled in cords. This model features a rechargeable 36 volt battery capable of mowing up to 1/3 of an acre on one charge. Producing no harmful emissions is not the only environmentally friendly feature on this mower either as the battery charger itself is Energy Star rated for efficient recharging. Many of the electric mowers coming on the market are corded models that require care not to mow over cords and can be limiting on larger yards without long extension cords. While most online reviewers were pleased with the Black and Decker cordless electric lawn mower, there were a handful of reviewers that had negative opinions of the product.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
Black & Decker Electric Hedge Trimmer Offers Dual Action Cutting
July 22nd, 2018
Millions of homeowners across America add value and beauty to their home each year with outdoor shrubs and gardens. While the addition of gardens and shrubs adds value to a home, it also adds to the maintenance requirements of any home. After all, gardens and shrubs only add value if they are kept in neat order and not allowed to overgrow. While manual clippers are available for trimming shrubs and other bushes, a tool like the Black and Decker electric hedge trimmer is invaluable in maintaining the appearance of your home. This electric hedge trimmer features dual-action blades capable of cutting branches with a diameter as thick as 3/4 inch.
This particular long reach hedge trimmer is powered by a 3.3 Amp inline motor that delivers 2,900 strokes per minute. The 24-inch pre-hardened steel blades offer a great mix of durability and reach for trimming larger hedges. Weighing in at just 6.2 lbs, the Black and Decker trimmer is light enough to be used comfortably by almost any homeowner. Electric trimmers are a dime a dozen, so choosing the right trimmer for the job will depend on your needs around the house. This particular model is well priced, offering power and a long reach in an affordable package. Although the majority of online reviewers happily gave the Black and Decker electric hedge trimmer a five star rating, many others found major problems with their trimmers. The most often lodged complaint by users was cheap construction. Several users noted that some of the trimmers inside gears were clearly made of plastic and failed after just a few uses.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
Black And Decker Grass Hog Electric String Trimmer and Edger
July 17th, 2018
Every homeowner with a lawn needs a reliable and light-weight trimmer/edger to maintain those finishing touches that complete a yard. The Black & Decker Grass Hog Electric String Trimmer and Edger provides it by releasing a product that requires no extension cords to handle or a gas engine to maintain. This make the yard trimmer a feather light weight of just under 7 pounds! The 18 volt batteries delivers the most power and cutting performance of any cordless trimmer in its voltage class. For edging the tools offers deep, defined borders and trimming is simple with a 12-inch cutting path that covers a lot of ground with a single pass.
The shaft length is adjustable and the cutting head does flip over for vertical edging. It comes with two compact batteries, you will need both for a longer yard job. The rechargeable battery power will greatly reduce noise and emissions associated with a gas trimmer. Going with the Black & Decker’s 18-volt cordless string trimmer does simplify yard work and save time. From most the of the reports this will cover most of your lawn and garden jobs. If you have a bigger yard – addition batteries can be purchased.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
This Electric Lawn Mower Combines Both Power And Convenience
June 10th, 2018
One of the most back-breaking tasks for homeowners each summer is mowing the lawn. Each week the grass grows and must be cut down to size, regardless of the heat of the summer sun. There is nothing worse than heading outside, prepared to do battle with heat and grass only to find that your mower is out of gas. With the Black and Decker cordless electric lawn mower you’ll never need to run to the station at the last second for gas. The Black & Decker electric lawn mower is powered by a 36-volt battery that requires no electrical cords to operate. The electric mower comes with a removable 36-volt battery that can mow up to 1/3 of an acre on one charge.
Because the battery is removable a secondary battery can be installed for mowing larger properties. Other features include one-touch height adjustment on all four wheels, rear bag assembly, mulch plug, safety key, 36V battery pack, and battery charger. Electric mowers are becoming more and more popular, especially as gas prices rise and environmental concerns increase. However, there are few models that feature cordless operation and removable batteries like the Black & Decker. Although the vast majority of online reviewers were pleased with the Black and Decker electric lawn mower, there were those who were not impressed. The biggest complaint was that the battery life could not live up to Black & Decker’s claims. Many individuals stated that the cordless lawn mower would go out after just 30 minutes of use and wouldn’t even allow them to complete the front portion of small yards.
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Gardening & Lawn Care
Nelson Has Built An Inventive Traveling Sprinkler Named The Raintrain
June 9th, 2018
There is nothing finer than playing with pets and children on a lush green grass, but maintaining a healthy yard can be time consuming and environmentally unfriendly. Everyone would love to have an in-ground sprinkler system to keep their plants, bushes, and yard healthy during the warm summer months, but not everyone can afford the sometimes staggering price tag that comes with such a system. For the rest of us there is the Raintrain traveling sprinkler system. The Raintrain is designed to follow a set path and shut off automatically, taking the hassle out of watering the lawn.
The Raintrain traveling sprinkler is the time saving, efficient solution that allows anyone to have a green lawn. No tools are required to install the system, all you need is a hose and you are ready to water. The traveling sprinkler has a hose attachment on the rear with a guide wheel in the front and two traction wheels in the back. Users need only set out the hose along a predetermined path, avoiding sharp turns, put the automatic stopping ramp in place, and turn the water on. The Traveling Sprinkler will follow the path of the hose and automatically end the flow of water when it goes over the stop ramp. The Raintrain walking sprinkler has two arms that can be adjusted to varying angles to disperse water anywhere between 15 and 56 feet. While some users have found the hose connection difficult to work with and the adjustable arms hard to perfect the water’s spray, the majority of users find the Raintrain the perfect solution for those without automatic sprinkler systems. Most customers love the set it and forget it design with a reliable shut off function.
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