Landscaping DONE RIGHT.
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
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
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
It’s well into snow season up here in Vermont, but other parts of the country may be just gearing up for the fluffy stuff. If you don’t already have a means of clearing snow on your property, especially on long driveways and roads, you may be considering either a snow blower or a plow. If… Read More
Ice dams form when heat escaping from inside a building melts snow on the overhang of a roof. If left unattended, this freezes each night, becoming thicker and thicker. Then at some point, water backs up under shingles and finds its way inside the house, causing damage to sheetrock walls, ceilings, and insulation. Repair costs… Read More
Protect young trees from damage this winter! During the winter months, young trees are vulnerable to damage from cold weather and sun exposure. You may have seen trees with what looks like large gashes or cracks in their trunks; this is likely the result of the changing temperatures and sun exposure when it was young.… Read More
Burning in your backyard can be a great way to get rid of yard waste, paper, feed bags, sensitive financial or medical documents, and some household waste. It’s quick, easy, and low-cost (as long as you do it safely). But if you’re using a burn barrel to do your backyard burning, you’re making this task… Read More
For overgrown land, there are a lot of tools out there to choose from. Do you need a brush hog or a brush cutter? Would a brush mower better suit your needs? Get the full story about all your brush cutting options before you decide. Brush Hog A brush hog is a rotary mower that… Read More
Trees are precious assets to your landscape, and if you are lucky enough to have healthy, beautiful trees on your property, you’ll want to take care to protect them as best you can. If you use a string trimmer such as the DR Trimmer Mower to trim around your property, you may have noticed that… Read More