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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 …

For A Longer Life, You Might Try Mowing The Lawn

Older people who are active every day appear to lower their risk of heart disease and death by almost a third, even if they're not doing the kind of exercise that breaks a sweat. Gardening and puttering around the house qualify. And don't overlook berry-picking, a popular pastime in Sweden, where the study was done.

How to Make a Mowing Strip to Save Time in the Garden

A paved strip between grass and beds or borders will save you effort, too!

Getting to Know Your Lawn in 3 Simple Steps

The key to getting started is knowing your lawn in three simple steps.

How to choose a new lawn mower

Whether you're buying your first machine or looking to upgrade, here's what you need to know before buying a new lawn mower.

Must-Know Storage Secrets for Your Garden Shed

Keep all your tools easy to find and displayed with style using our guide to organizing your storage shed.

Forget Food, Farmers Have This Lucrative Source to Harvest

Keep the pests away and keep your garden growing

Using repellents and fertilizers can make sure your garden and landscape look the best they possibly could.

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...

5 Common Lawn Care Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Landscaping can seem overwhelming. Here are 5 common lawn care mistakes and tips on how to avoid them. Brought to you by Franklin Rental.

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.

12 Gorgeous Garden Ideas

Everything from intricate tables to rustic watering cans can be arranged to add decoration and style to you favourite home garden.

How to create a perfectly imperfect lawn

Let’s be real, no one actually likes mowing their lawn. We dig these alternative methods for making your yard both stunning and environmentally-friendly.

Mow With Safety in Mind

Expert offers tips on avoiding injury when cutting the grass