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Every year millions of dollars are spent on lawn and garden equipment from lawn mowers to tillers. These tools allow the home owner to make their property look its best and get the work done quickly and easily. Most home owners will purchase a large collection of lawn and garden equipment over the first five years of owning their home which typically represents a sizable investment. In order for you, the home owner, to protect your investment and ensure that next year when you reach for that weed whacker that it runs its best it’s very important to take the proper steps to winterize your gas powered equipment.

Any equipment with an engine, from your gas powered blower to you lawnmower, should be winterized in a similar fashion.

First, wash the equipment and clean off any dirt or debris followed by thoroughly drying the equipment to prevent rust.

The next step is, drain the gas from the reservoir either by pouring it out or running the piece of equipment till empty. (Please note that you may also purchase fuel additives that may be mixed in the reservoir if you prefer).

Last, remove the spark plug and place a few drops of oil into the cylinder and then pull the starter cord slowly three or four times to lightly coat the piston. This step prevents rust from forming over the winter months. And finally, look through the socket where you removed your plug and have someone pull the starter cord slowly until the piston is at top dead center (when the piston is closets to the opening of the socket). Replace your spark plug and store your piece of equipment with piece of mind that your investment will be protected over the cold winter months.

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When your lawn turns brown and dead, it can be easy to leap to the wrong conclusions. It can be tempting to blame insect pests for the blight on your yard, or to blame a lack of watering and fertilization. Actually, while these are certainly possible causes, it’s more likely that you have another problem entirely. Your lawn might just need to be aerated. Aeration of your lawn is really nothing more than coring into the soil with a device that ensures your grass is able to enjoy more water, air and fertilizer.

If your lawn requires some help, you will find that there are several different types of aerators that can offer a helping hand. Aerators with gas-powered engines are often used to help remedy this problem. They might also be called corers or plug-aerators in your area. These devices utilize long, hollow tines that each remove a core from your yard as the tine punches into the turf. That said, these are large machines, better suited for large yards than for smaller areas.

You will also find another option on the market: pull-behind aerators. These are quite similar to the aerators mentioned above, but are designed to be pulled behind a lawnmower, rather than being self-propelled. Usually, you will have to add some extra weight, which can be done by adding bricks or cinder blocks. Finally, as with the devices mentioned above, these are good solutions for large yards.

Push aerators are another option that can be used in medium or small areas in need of a bit of help. These are similar to push mowers, though they have a drum fitted with tines, rather than blades. As you push the aerator, the drum rotates and the tines penetrate the soil, aerating your lawn. In many instances, you will need to add extra weight to these devices to ensure the tines penetrate the soil properly.

One interesting device that might work for your aeration needs is a set of lawn aerator shoes, or sandals. These devices affix to your shoes with adjustable straps and the bottom of the shoe features aeration spikes. Simply walk around your yard and let your feet do all the hard work!

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