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Beloved Mikey the lawn-mower-man killed in Harrison crash

A beloved Harrison icon, who was known for his trips into and around town on his lawn tractor, was hit and killed in an accident Thursday night while riding his

How to set up and operate a dozer using GPS blade control (VIDEO)

Editor’s Note: This is the third in our four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. Bulldozers were the first machines to begin operating using GPS satellite data to guide the operator and position the blade. Today these systems have evolved to become more productive and user friendly, but you don’t just jump on one and […]

Preventing lawn mower injuries in children

According to the journal Pediatrics , approximately 9,400 children in the U.S. are treated each year for lawn mower-related injuries. These Injuries result in loss of fingers, toes, hands, feet and even eyes. Injuries involving lawn mowers can also result in permanent brain injury or death. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City cares for a number of patients each year who have been seriously…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Factors to consider when selecting a mower

When choosing a lawnmower, horsepower should no longer be a deciding factor, said Ron Freund, a territory representative with PMA Outdoor Equipment Distributors of St. Charles, which supplies local dealers with Toro products and provides product training to dealer personnel.

Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn

The Simplest Ways to Maintain a Green Lawn

Once you purchase a home, most likely you also purchased a lawn. Learn how to keep your lawn alive and green with these tips to lawn basics.

Lawn & Garden Storage: Maximize Your Shed Space to Store More

Store more lawn and garden equipment like lawn mowers, snow blowers, and gardening tools by maximizing the shed space you already have.

New to Mowing? Start Here

My lawn mowing tips will help the novice get accustomed to cutting grass. It's easy to learn how to mow and doesn't take a lot of strength or skill.

Bike sales are still booming, making spare parts hard to come by

The problem is with the supply chain around the world and shipments of available parts. There are just not enough parts being manufactured globally to keep up with demand.

Mowing Your Lawn the Right Way

There is a right and wrong way to do anything. That even applies to mowing your lawn. When mowing is done correctly, your lawn will...

How To Organize Your Yard Tools

Moving a bag of fertilizer, the wheelbarrow, and a few bikes to get to the lawn mower can get old and frustrating. Believe it or not having those yard tools organized can save you time, energy, and money.

YARD AND GARDEN: Controlling the “bad guys” on your houseplants

Figure out the best tactics to fight back those pesky houseplant pests in this week's YARD AND GARDEN column!

The meaning of mowing

Sir, – To prove his manhood, Pól Ó Muirí­ bought a “Rottweiler of a lawnmower” with a motor and a throttle ( An Irishman’s Diary , May 8th). Tosh! Real men provide their own horsepower. Hand-push mowers are totally green, keep you fit and last a lifetime.Excuse me while I sharpen my scythe. – Yours, etc,Dr JOHN DOHERTY,

5 Common Mistakes You Might Be Making Every Time You Mow Your Lawn

How to Store Patio Furniture, Grills and Lawn or Garden Equipment

Read our latest blog to learn how to properly store patio furniture, grills and lawn or garden equipment over the winter.