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When you look at high-powered tillers for sale at garden stores, a homemade option might…
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Kawasaki produces a line of small engines used by lawn mower manufacturers such as Toro…
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The Lawn Chief gas-operated mower is currently built by MTD and sold at the True…
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The 4000 Ford tractor is an old tractor model no longer in production. So, if…
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When it comes to measuring, Europe and America diverge greatly. Generally speaking, Europeans measure with…
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Wheel Horses are a line of tractors that were manufactured by the Wheel Horse Company…
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A high wheel trimmer mower is a powerful lawn cutting tool that can help to…
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The Lawn Bug, more commonly known as the Yard Bug, is a riding mower manufactured…
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Henry Ford was born in 1863 in a rural family. He was raised on a…
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Grasshopper riding lawn mowers are built in Moundridge, Kansas at a family-owned facility. The company…
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A string trimmer is a worthwhile tool to a homeowner who wants an easy way…
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Tree care companies do the dangerous work of maintaining tall trees around your yard. They…
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With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to choose a new…
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Selecting a fertilizer for a public or private garden depends on the types of plants…
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Glucosinolates occur predominately in Brassica plants such as cabbage, broccoli and canola. The plants produce…
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If your tractor needs more light, either in the back or the front, you can…
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Craftsman lawn tractors offer mower decks with cutting widths from 42 to 50 inches, at…
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Craftsman mowers include walk-behind and riding mowers with varied starting systems. Manual pull-start mowers might…
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Old tractors usually run on diesel, kerosene or gasoline, all fuels that have a difficult…
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Water-cooled engines are also called liquid-cooled engines, and unlike air-cooled engines they have a water…
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A fertilizer injector is a tank hooked up to your watering system that puts fertilizer…
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John Deere supplies machinery for people who work the land -- from farming equipment to…
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The John Deere 175 is a riding lawn mower with a hydro drive system. The…
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The Wheel Horse 856 tractor came out in 1966 with an 8-horsepower engine and three-speed…
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Hydroponics labs grow plants, such as vegetables and herbs, without the use of soil. Instead,…
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Ford 9N tractors were made from 1939 until 1952, and they are commonly collected and…
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Invasive weeds -- plants, vines and trees -- can quickly take over your garden, robbing…
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Manure is one of the best amendments you can put into your garden soil. A…
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Belarus tractors are manufactured by the Minsk Tractor Works in the former Soviet republic of…
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The model number is one of the best and easiest ways to identify your mower…
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The Honda HRR is a self-propelled, walk-behind lawn mower with a drive belt and tension…
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Sears acquired the Craftsman trademark in 1927. In 2012, the company celebrates its 85-year anniversary.…
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Tilling the ground is an essential part of soil maintenance because it gives the soil…
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PVC pipe is often used for underground drainage. The pipes carry water away from home…
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The Weed Eater brand of yard equipment is owned and produced by Poulan, while the…
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Stihl traces its roots back to 1926, when its founder developed the first chainsaw. Since…
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Anyone looking for the Craftsman identification logo, new or old models or parts really needs…
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Ignition switches for lawn mowers control the starting cycle, the running cycle, and sometimes other…
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Bolens is a product line by MTD Products, which also sells Remington, Yard-Man and Yard…
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Rain Bird and Toro are companies that produce irrigation equipment. Both companies manufacture and sell…
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Founded in 1837 by blacksmith and inventor John Deere, the company with a leaping deer…
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Nelson is the maker of irrigation equipment, include underground and above-ground sprinkler systems. Above-ground sprinkler…
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ECHO and Husqvarna are two companies well known for both their professional and consumer lines…
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The Murray lawnmower originated in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by J.W. Murray, the Murray Ohio Manufacturing…
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Both Echo and Stihl have reputations as manufacturers of quality line trimmers. Each company carries…
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John Deere and Toro are well-known companies that produce lawn mowers and yard tractors. The…
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On some Ryobi string trimmers, the starter mounts to the side of the motor where…
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The choke on a small engine gives the engine more fuel to work with when…
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Sprinkler systems allow you to keep your lawn and landscaping looking their best while saving…
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Infrared scanners can detect the amount of heat objects are giving off. Every living thing…
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Throwing grass or mulching grass -- its the great dividing line between homeowners who want…
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The Weed Eater FL 1500 is a gasoline-powered leaf blower designed for homeowners to use.…
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Choosing the right mower isn't just a matter of clipping your lawn — by choosing…
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With Christmas on the way, you might be wanting a different kind of Christmas decoration…
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Sunbeam electric lawn mowers were produced under the Sunbeam brand, which was acquired by Jarden…
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Automatic sprinkler systems are expensive to install and can cause irritation when something goes wrong…
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Bamboo's fast growth rate makes it a good building material that does not impact the…
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Yanmar is a Japanese-based company that makes tractors and other agricultural machinery. It builds compact…
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Floriculture, or flowering plants, add color, fragrance and beauty to the landscape, whether that landscape…
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Lawn sprinkler systems provide even irrigation to an entire yard. Because most sprinkler parts are…
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BCS is synonymous with outdoor landscape machinery designed with the focus on performance reliability. According…
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Troy-Bilt and Toro lawn mowers are among the top competing lawn mowers in the midprice…
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The carburetor is an important component of any engine, as it helps to contain the…
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Cutting weeds in a yard, especially around the edges, requires a more precise tool than…
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Waiting until the grass is knee high in late May to find out your Craftsman…
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John Deere and Cub Cadet mowers are known for quality performance and durability. The John…
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Echo makes hedge and grass trimmers and brush cutters, and Stihl divides its lines into…
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Lawnmowers come in larger variety of shapes, sizes and types than are usually available to…
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Burpee is a privately owned seed company based in the Philadelphia area. As of 2011,…
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Honda Power Equipment and the Toro Co. are two of the better-known manufacturers of push…
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String trimmers make grooming a landscape quick and easy. The yard machines come in gas-,…
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John Deere has a variety of planters to make seeding large fields easier. Among them…
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String trimmers use nylon string instead of metal blades to cut grass, weeds and even…
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Craftsman lawnmowers are sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., a department store with locations nationwide.…
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The National Safety Council ranked farming as one of the most dangerous occupations in 2009.…
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