If your plants are sitting on a bare windowsill or crammed together on a crowded countertop, it’s time to give them some breathing room with their very own plant saucers. Plant saucers come in all shapes and sizes, but they all serve the same purpose: to catch water that drips from the bottom of your…
If you’ve used Roundup to kill weeds in your lawn, you may have noticed dead patches of grass where the herbicide was applied. This is normal and temporary. The weed killer only affects the plants it comes into contact with, so the rest of your lawn will remain unharmed. To get rid of the dead…
If you have a Dixie Chopper with a high deck, you may want to lower it. This can be done for many reasons, such as making it easier to get on and off the mower, or because the person who will be using the mower is shorter. No matter what your reason is, lowering the…
Blossom end rot is a condition that affects tomatoes and other fruits. The cause is a lack of calcium in the fruit. This can be due to a number of factors, including poor soil quality, uneven watering, or high temperatures. Blossom end rot appears as a dark brown or black patch on the bottom of…
A 60 inch mower will not fit on a 5×8 trailer. The mower is too wide and the trailer is too short. The mower will need to be turned sideways in order to fit, which means that the deck will be hanging over the edge of the trailer. This is not safe and could result…
Rats are often associated with being dirty and eating garbage, but did you know that they actually have a sweet tooth? Rats are known to eat all kinds of sweets, including candy, cake, and even flowers. While rats will eat just about anything, their diet consists mostly of plants. In fact, rats are herbivores and…
Dixon ZTR mowers are equipped with cone drives. The cones are located in the center of the mower deck and rotate to power the cutting blades. The cone drive system is adjustable, allowing you to change the blade speed and direction. You can also adjust the height of the cutting deck, which controls how high…
A lot of people go through life without ever having to deal with a lawn mower, but for those of us who do, it can be a real pain when things go wrong. One of the most common issues is when the blades won’t engage. This can be frustrating and even dangerous if you’re not…
If you’re in the market for a new mower, you may be wondering what size trailer you need to haul it. A 48″ mower will require a minimum of a 5×8 trailer, but if you have other lawn equipment that you’ll be transporting as well, you may want to opt for a larger trailer. 6×12…
If your Echo SRM 225 trimmer won’t start, is running poorly, or is emitting too much exhaust, you may need to adjust the carburetor. Locate the carburetor on your Echo SRM 225 The carburetor is typically located near the engine, and has a black housing Remove the air filter cover and paper filter from the…