What Is The Best Lawn Fertiliser
By Gerry Faehrmann

OK, so we need to feed the lawn! Then, what is the best lawn fertiliser to use?

We know that in order to get our "perfect lawn" we need to (as part of the lawn's care regime) feed the lawn on a regular basis. However, there is some controversy about the different Lawn Care approaches adopted by different service providers. Broadly there are two (2) main Lawn Care approaches.

One is the organic approach that has a following in North America, however, not in Australia. In Australia, weed and feed Lawn Care is carried out by professionals using inorganic fertilisers and the range of herbicides and insecticides available to professional turf managers. It is worth noting that most professionals in the Greenkeeping and Turf Management industry believe that the organic approach falls short in delivering high quality weed and feed Lawn Care.

In Australia, the non-organic fertilisers is generally applied in one of two (2) ways.

Some Lawn Care operators may apply their fertilisers in a liquid form, where they spray the fertiliser on to the lawn.

However, most Lawn Care professionals utilise granular fertilisers and insecticides. This, in our opinion, is a better and safer approach for many reasons. It is better because the granular fertiliser products available these days come with very clever "slow release" technology meaning you will not get any leaf burn on your turf grass. Also, with slow release granular fertilisers you get a more consistent and longer term delivery of lawn colour compared with the liquid fertilisers that give a sudden burst of colour (which is short lived) and then the lawn colour tends to fade or wash out. Safety is also a consideration when applying lawn fertilisers. The DIY Lawn Lover can be assured that any Lawn Care products (in granular form) will be safer to use than the liquid alternatives.

OK, so what is the best fertiliser to use!

Now that we have established that the best way to apply the fertiliser is in solid granular form (with "slow release" technology), then the next thing we need to know is what are the correct nutrients needed to feed the lawn.

By nutrients what we are referring to is the NPK of the fertiliser. The N:P:K refers to the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) content of the fertiliser.

Without getting to technical, the DIY home owner and Lawn Lover needs to know two basic things. These are that the fertiliser you apply to new turf is different to established turf.

For new lawns, you need to apply a fertiliser with an NPK of approximately 15 : 3 : 5

For established lawns, you need to apply a fertiliser with an NPK of approximately 23 : 0 : 5

Please note that we are not telling you what fertiliser brand to go and buy, however, if you know what the NPK is that you need then you can read the NPK on the labels of the fertiliser products available at your local garden store.

Gerry Faehrmann is the managing director of Lawn Green Pty Ltd based in Sydney, Australia.

Lawn Green specialises in "turning your tired old grass into lush green lawn." All Lawn Lovers please go to http://LawnGreen.com.au for your Free Report on "The 5 Secrets To A Great Looking Lawn."

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Why Buy a Petrol Strimmer?
By Scott Willow

If you have overgrown borders, weeds or want to straighten lawn edges then you should look to invest in a petrol strimmer. These handheld devices make tidying up edges and borders much simpler, giving you enough power to do the job quickly and efficiently, reducing the need to go over them again and again.

The main advantage of a petrol strimmer is convenience. Strimmers are much more powerful and versatile compared to their electric counterparts. As they don't require cables, they allow the user better access to the garden. They can also be used in wet conditions and pack much more power than your average electric strimmer. This means areas that would be tricky to cut with an electric strimmer will be much easier to tackle with their engine-driven equivalent.

People who are proud of their lawns often seek perfection, but that can be difficult to achieve even with a top quality lawnmower. Perfectionists may take a good pair of gardening scissors or shears to trim off the tufts they have missed along borders or curves, but that is back-breaking and arduous. A petrol strimmer gives you the power to cut tough areas of grass and weeds that were missed when mowing without the effort and fuss. They can also help to tackle problematic areas of grass which you struggle to gain access to with your conventional lawnmower.

Electric strimmers may just be suitable for tackling the borders of a small garden, but petrol strimmers are tough enough to tackle larger areas such as small patches of grass that may be difficult to trim with a mower, areas with trees, borders and patches of weeds.

So, if you're tired of investing lots of labour to keep your garden and patio in good stead, why not consider investing in a petrol strimmer.

Whatever you're looking for, whatever size of garden our range of lawn mowers, petrol mowers, ride on lawnmowers and petrol strimmers will do the job. Our range of quality gardening equipment is available at extremely low prices, ensuring that your garden is kept immaculate with as little effort as possible. To gain expert advice on which mower is most suitable for your needs, please get in touch.

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Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Review

Introduction

This is a review of the Black and Decker (B&D) CMM1000 5 HP cordless electric lawn mower with a 19-inch cutting path. The mower has a mulching feature and came with a rear-mounted grass catcher. The author has used this model for years and offers the following observations and advice to those considering the purchase of a cordless electric lawn mower.

Convenience

This cordless lawn mower is extremely convenient. There is no need to purchase any gasoline or oil for the life of the mower. Because gasoline prices are currently so high, this is an extremely cost-effective mower. The B&D CMM1000 mower initially costs more than its gasoline-powered counterpart. However, the elimination of gas and oil purchases, oil changes, air filter changes, and all the maintenance normally associated with small gasoline engines offsets the initial price.

Almost no maintenance is required, except for an occasional blade sharpening and removal of accumulated grass from beneath the cutting deck and discharge chute.

Electric lawn mowers are much quieter than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The noise level drops even more during the cutting session as the battery gradually uses its charge.

Say good-bye to back-breaking pull starting. Electric lawn mowers start via a simple switch or lever.

Finally, the one-hand external cutting height adjustment lever requires no tools and only minimal hand strength. The height adjustment has a simple gauge showing the best height for mulching.

Safety

The mower comes with a safety key that must be inserted before the cordless electric lawn mower will start. This key cannot be inserted until the recharging cord is detached from the back of the electric lawn mower. The mower is started by pulling the safety release lever up to the padded handle, and operating the convenient start lever. The safety release must be held to the handle during mower operation. If the operator releases his or her grip for any reason, the cordless electric lawn mower promptly stops.

The cordless electric lawn mower must never be operated in wet grass because it is an electrical appliance. If there are several days of rain in a row, the owner must wait until the yard has dried sufficiently before using the electric mower. This drying often takes at least another full day after the end of the rain.

Battery Life and Charging

The B&D CMM1000 cordless electric lawn mower houses a sealed 24-volt battery inside the entirely plastic casing. No extension cord is required to operate this mower.

Anyone who has carried a car or boat battery might assume that this unit would be difficult to push because of the large battery. On the contrary, the battery is well-balanced between the two back wheels and the mower is easy to maneuver.

The battery trickle-charges via the external power supply and uses standard 110 Volt household outlets. The recharging plug can be difficult to plug into the mower in dim light or for those with limited manual dexterity. A red/green LED on the mower indicates that the mower is charging (red) or fully charged (green).

The instructions for this cordless electric lawn mower indicate that the battery reaches about 70% of its full charge in 4 hours of charging. Experience has shown that it is better to allow the mower to fully charge overnight before using it again.

Engine Horsepower

The B&D CMM1000 cordless electric lawn mower has a 5 HP battery. This is 5 HP gas equivalent at peak torque. A gasoline lawn mower will operate at full horsepower until the last drop of gasoline is used. The electric lawn mower will operate at or near full horsepower for most of the cutting time, and then gradually loses horsepower until a recharge is required.

This mower is rated for a yard of approximately 1/3 acre. Experience has shown that the mower is much better suited for 0.25 acre or less, if the owner desires to cut the entire yard in a single session. Otherwise, the mower must recharge overnight, and the remainder of the lawn must be cut another day.

Battery Operating Time

This cordless electric lawn mower can operate for 40-45 minutes on a full charge at ideal grass conditions. Ideal grass conditions include dry grass only requiring 1-2 inches to be cut. High grass, damp grass, dried grass clumps from previous mowings, and thick grass will all decrease the cutting time, because these conditions require more power and drain the battery faster. Cutting the grass very low, a dull blade, and using the mulching feature will also decrease the cutting time.

Those wishing to purchase this cordless electric lawn mower should invest in the inexpensive external grass discharge chute. This chute is not included with the mower. The mulching feature cuts the grass clippings repeatedly, and drains the battery faster. With the external discharge chute, cut grass exits the mower quickly.

Disadvantages

As stated previously, this cordless electric lawn mower operates at the rated horsepower for most, but not all, of the cutting session. Factors such as thicker or higher grass can decrease the amount of cutting time available. The unit cannot be used while the grass is wet. The rating that the cordless lawn mower can cut 1/3 acre on a single charge is optimistic. This mower does best cutting 0.20-0.25 acres on a single charge.

Recommendations

The B&D CMM1000 5 HP 19-inch cordless electric lawn mower (or comparable model) is ideal for homeowners with yards of about 0.25 acres or less, who dislike dealing with gas and oil, and prefer a quieter lawn cutting experience. The mower is easy to operate and recharge, although a few owners might have difficulty plugging the recharging cord into the mower. Note that the model reviewed was purchased several years ago, and this issue may have been resolved.

If you have a small lot, are tired of keeping flammable gasoline in the garage, and hate pull-starting a lawn mower (or are unable to), a cordless electric lawn mower is the perfect lawn mower for you.

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Copyright 2006 by Doug Smith, who invites you to browse his free website about saving gas with easy to use electric lawn mower models and options at http://lawnmowers.hobbyboutique.com

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Lawn Scarifier - To give Best and Healthy look to your Lawn

Lawn Scarifier helps to remove any mosses and thatch which grows in between your lawn, hence giving smooth and clean look to your lawn. Many different types of Lawn Scarifier are available in market. Some can be worked automatically while some are used manually. They are available in different sizes from small to large .The manual Lawn Scarifier can be rolled directly on to the lawn while automatic one needs petrol to start and hence they do all hard work which you do manually.

Depending upon your garden or lawn space, one can select Lawn Scarifier.If one has less area and small lawn, than manual lawn Scarifier works efficiently .But if you have big gardens, than one need automatic petrol lawn scarifier equipment or electrical one which will do you work smoothly and effectively. Petrol Lawn Scarifier works best as they removes weeds and are more practical in use as they reduces the dependency on trailing leads and power
outlets .

The manual one is less expensive than automatic one .But if you need good result, than opt for automatic one. Also automatic one has good life span and are going to last more than the manual one .They help in getting professional look to your lawn without spending much money .As one goes to the professional lawn Scarifier, they are going to coast you more .And also as it is once life time investment, than go for petrol one to get good outlook to your garden.

Different types of lawn scarifier are available in market like ALKO E32RL Lawn Rake, ALKO Comfort 32VLE Combi Aerator, Eliet E401HC Scarifier, Dori SC38T Lawn Scarifier, ALKO 36VE Scarifier etc. ALKO E32RL Lawn Rake, ALKO Comfort 32VLE Combi Aerator are the manual lawn scarifier with 400 and 1000 watts power and working depth has four and five different stages which gives clean look to your lawn. While ALKO 36VE Scarifier and ALKO Comfort 32VLE Combi Aerator have six different stages with cutting mechanism which has 11 blades for effective use.

To give smooth touch to your lawn, scarifying is very important as it removes dead materials that are found near grass shoots mainly dead leaves and grass cuttings. Scarifying eliminates these materials before they decompose and gives bad smell and marshy land. You can only use lawn scarifier, when your lawn carries around 1 - 1.5cm of thatch.

Handy Hollow Tine Aerator (THHTA) are mostly used as they can be folded easily , weighs less are more portable , removes 50mm deep core have collecting trays for cores with quality steel construction. Sheen Hollow Tine Aerator are the lawn scarifier which are specially designed for heavy soils or can be used for damp conditions .These aerator punches holes in the lawn so that the grass roots breathes easily and also they can rapidly absorbed the fertilizers .They are simple to use, has hollow tines, collecting box under the soil plates etc which distinguishes them from normal lawn scarifier. Also they have built-in coil springs which works automatically.

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