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As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the rich hues of fall, it’s the perfect time to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead. Autumn is a crucial season for garden maintenance, ensuring your plants and soil are ready to thrive come spring. Here are some essential tools you can rent to make your fall garden prep a breeze. 1. Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Fallen leaves can smother your lawn and garden beds, preventing sunlight and moisture from reaching the soil. Renting a leaf blower or vacuum can help you quickly and efficiently clear away leaves, keeping...

Power raking, also known as dethatching, is a great way to improve the healthiness and look of your lawn.  Similar to aerating your lawn, power raking your lawn can improve water and nutrient flow to the roots and stimulate new growth in your lawn. Power raking accomplishes this goal by raking up and removing the excess dead plant material that has accumulated over time. The better you rake or thatch your lawn, the more improvement you will see in its growth, quality, and color. Essentially, power raking detangles dead grass from the living grass surrounding it, however, it is also...

Whether you are new to home improvement or an old pro, there’s one thing that they both have in common: you need to have the right tools for the job. Since the pros use them on a regular basis, it makes sense for them to own their tools. For the homeowner, however, renting may be the better option, since some tools are so expensive or rarely used.  According to Good Housekeeping, studies have shown that the average power tool is used for only about half an hour in its lifetime. Had those tools merely been rented for a of couple...

Recently while I was in the local hardware store, I heard someone use the common phrase – ‘the early bird gets the worm.’ I must admit there’s a lot of truth to that, but I would like to add one more thing to do that and it’s to say the most prepared bird gets the worm. What does that mean and what does it mean for spring and lawn care? It means that the most equipped and prepared individual will reap the highest benefit come summer and fall.  The potential benefits when it comes to lawn and garden care are...

As the warm spring weather breathes life into our lawns and gardens, many folks head out to their shed or garage to dust off their lawn and garden equipment. Unfortunately for some, their hopes of preparing for the work ahead often grind to a halt when mechanical issues crop up. For example, many people find that the tiller they used last year doesn’t seem to want to start. For the same money that they would probably spend taking it to a repair shop, it is possible to rent one that is fully maintained and in tip top shape; ready and...