I receive my package on time. I would have rather the shipping company or someone have boxed or wrapped the package but all in all it was a good experience. He says it is much nicer and easier to use than his old gas-powered edger. There you have it. Easy to clean up and place back on the wall storage hook next to all my other fun yard tools. The orange color matches my Husqvarna too!
It’ll save you time and travel, minor grief and heartburn despite any few dollar differences. I have had this for less than 6 months.
I was concerned an electric edger wouldn’t have the power to handle it, but there was more than enough power. The unit is very quiet too. Got ours a few days ago, and went to work. We have Zoisa in our front yard. It had a tough time with cutting through areas where sod had grown over the walk. I had to use an edging spade to prepare the way for the edger. Purchased to replace 30 year old B & D Edger – easier to use and great for sidewalks (you don’t need to carry it like string trimmers). It was total waste of time and money when I found that it was just not better than an electric toy. I had expected the edger to cut the grass cleanly. If you don’t want to deal with gas-powered edger, this is THE ONE.
This year, I finally made the purchase and have been completely satisfied with how this edger has helped make my gardening projects a breeze. I haven’t used this as a trencher yet, but can see the possibilities in the future for lighting installation, trenching and fence installation. Trimming them is a challenge that the B&D edger handles quite well. Some escape the first slice, but backing over them usually wins the battle.
Received Black & Decker LE750 edger and it worked just fine. Had no problems at all and it will do a good job for driveway edging.
It was purchased for me for my birthday (yeah I really did want this for my birthday). This past Sunday was nice so I decided to see how well this would do on edging my lawn. The edger does a great job where the edge of the sidewalk is vertical. Where the concrete is slightly tilted or curved, it does a reasonable job. Spend more time with the wife and kids by getting this tool! I have had this edge hog for a couple of years–and haven’t written a review on same.
Easy to use, multi-purpose…a bonus with the trencher and it works right. Precast Retaining Wall.
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December 23 2011 | Landscaping | No Comments »
Planting grass seed in the spring is the perfect time to start your new lawn so that its nice and green for your summer pool parties and BBQ’s. Planting in the spring gives your grass lots of time to fill-in and totally establish itself to ensure that as soon as early to mid summer comes around, your lawn is dense, green, and ready for summer traffic. Also you want your grass to be fully established prior to the fall and winter months, for this reason planting grass in the spring provides you with the most growing time for full establishment.
If you are planting grass seed in the spring, you’ll most likely be planting a warm-season grass like bermuda, St. Augustine, or zoysia. Cool-season grasses can be established early in the year time also, but only if doing this within the northern states or at high elevations where temperatures tend to be cooler. That said, planting cool-season grasses in the spring is not advised and you’re best off holding out till the late summer or early fall. Cool-season grasses selected and planted in the spring have to contend with summer weeds and do not establish as well.
So in the event that you’re using a warm-season, begin planting grass seed when night time temperatures keep regularly higher than 60 degrees fahrenheit. Cool nights and hot, warm days are perfect growing conditions for warm-season grasses and early to mid spring provides just that.
Before planting, be sure that you effectively prepare the soil surface. Incorporate, by using a roto-till, organic soil amendments and grass fertilizer that are necessary. It’s possible to figure out your soil nutrient requirements by removing a good soil test and having it assessed by the local University Cooperative Extension Office. They ought to be qualified to properly interpret the results and provide you with a good recommendation.
Then you definitely need to level seed bed to desired contour and water it thoroughly to settle soil and expose low spots. Fill low spots followed by raking soil to produce small grooves. You now are prepared to plant your grass seed. Within this entire process, be sure you frequently pull any weeds and other debris that may come up.
Apply your grass seed and lightly rake in to guarantee good contact with seed bed. To make sure much better seed to soil contact, apply a thin layer of damp peat moss or compost and lightly roll soil. Keep grass seed bed dark with moisture, without creating puddles, until grass seed germinates. Keep water on grass simply enough to have the soil damp so good growth continues. Mow for the first time with sharp mower blades when grass blades are about 2 to 3 inches high.
There you go! If performed correcly, you’re gonna possess a beautiful, green lawn that will be the envy within the neighborhood.
I’m an agronomist and turf grass specialist and if you are looking for useful tips and information on planting grass seed specific to your home state, check out one of my websites dedicated to teaching homeowners how to plant grass like a true turf grass professional and other good lawn care practices.
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November 28 2011 | Landscaping | No Comments »