You may have heard that DR has recently unveiled their new line of tow-behind string trimmers. For those with big properties, long fence lines to maintain, and a preference for towing their machinery instead of pushing it, these are a pretty big deal. But which tow-behind string trimmer is best for you and your property?… Read More
This spring, DR is announcing something exciting for large property owners: two brand new Tow-Behind Trimmers. After introducing the 3-Point Hitch Trimmer/Mower last summer, we are now offering even more options for trimming long fence lines, along pond edges, roadside ditches, along walls, and more while you ride comfortably on your towing vehicle. 6.25 Tow-Behind… Read More
The good news about the recent ice storm is that things always look worse than they really are after such an event. A tortured landscape full of ice-covered trees bent into contorted forms conjures images of long-lasting devastation. But when the ice melts and spring finally returns – which it surely will, things will take… Read More
Up in the north country, this is not the time of year for outside work. If you live down south where it is currently sunny and warm, I don’t want to talk to you. Go outside and have your fun, and gloat. But those of us who live in northern climes where it gets darn… Read More
Spring cleaning isn’t just for inside the house! After winter has ravaged your lawn, leaving behind leaves, sticks, dead plants, and various other debris, it’ll need some attention before the growing season. A leaf vacuum can be one of the most helpful tools in this process. Here are 5 ways to use your leaf vacuum… Read More
Sometimes inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Such was the case with the invention of the string trimmer. George Ballas was meticulous about lawn care, and was always frustrated about not being able to trim right up close to rocks and fences. In 1971, the Houston, TX man was driving through a carwash when… Read More
What is the difference between a cultivator and a tiller? This time of year, you may see products advertised that use both terms and wonder if they are the same thing. They’re not! Rototillers and garden cultivators have distinctly different purposes and both can be very useful to the serious gardener. Rototillers Rototillers are used… Read More
To get the most out of your tow-behind rototiller (such as the DR Roto-Hog Power Tiller), there are some great tips and tricks that our product testers have come up with. Our product testing crew puts at least 100 hours on each of our machines before we finalize a design, so they know them inside and… Read More
A landscape rake is a great tool for a wide variety of projects around your property. Like the DR Power Grader, it consists of tines that dig into dirt, gravel, or the grass when towed behind your towing vehicle. Many landscape rakes are also designed to attach to a tractor’s 3-point hitch mechanism, which gives… Read More
This time of year, it may seem that the frozen land is on ‘pause’ for a few months, resting quietly. Even though there’s no growing going on, though, and the ground is a frozen tundra, there are still things you can do to prepare for spring gardening: 1. Plan your veggie garden. Although it’s too… Read More