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Information About Huskee Brand Tillers. Tilling a garden loosens the soil, which encourages root penetration and water retention and also spreads nutrients. While hand tillers do the trick for small plots, automatic push-behind tillers cater to tougher jobs. Among its lineup of mowers, log splitters and snow throwers, Huskee has two tillers -- the light-duty Mini-Cultivator and the heavy-duty Front-Tine Compact Rototiller model -- as of 2014.
Read MoreHow to Use Sure Klean 600 Detergent. Part of Prosoco's lineup of liquid air and water barriers and flooring treatments, Sure Klean 600 -- a construction cleanup solution for newly laid masonry, tile and concrete -- relies on hydrochloric acid to cut through unsightly dirt and mortar. Prosoco says Sure Klean is safer than muriatic-acid-based cleaners, but the product nevertheless requires a bit of preparation and care for safe and successful usage.
Read MorePoulan 361 Chain Saw Specs. While Poulan has been producing lawn tools since 1944, its 361 model chain saw -- vintage though it is, with a production run spanning from 1965 to 1976 -- is a late enough model to enjoy modern-day staples such as a chipper-style chain and diaphragm carburetor, allowing it to be used at any angle. Whether you're a collector or you just found a deal on a secondhand 361, seek service from a manufacturer-approved machine shop before firing up your chain saw for use.
Read MorePlanting Zone for Massachusetts. Massachusetts spans about 8,257 square miles, and within those many miles it hosts a diverse range of regional and seasonal climes, from comfy summer temperatures to winter temps that often fall below freezing. [Ref 1] However, all areas of the Bay State fall within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 7. These zones, updated in 2012, help you decide what to plant at home based on the average minimum winter temperature of the area. [Ref 2]
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