You can change the oil in your lawn mower by using the drain plug, tilting your mower to its side, or using an oil extractor.
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How to Clean a Lawn Mower Deck
You can clean your mower deck by hand, rinsing it with a hose, or using a deck wash port if your mower has one.
How to Change Spark Plugs on a Lawn Mower
Ready to tackle spark plug replacement like a pro? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the entire process — from finding that hidden plug to getting your mower running smoothly again. Additionally, my guide includes troubleshooting tips and insider advice that will save you time and headaches.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Compost Pile
From turning the pile regularly, maintaining proper moisture, and avoiding certain materials, this guide will teach you my favorite tricks to keep pests out of your compost pile.
How to Use Compost in Your Lawn and Garden
To effectively use compost in your lawn and garden, use it as a topdressing, soil amendment, compost tea, or mulch to improve your soil’s health and boost plant growth. This guide will help you understand how to use compost effectively, how much you need, and the best times to apply it so your soil and plants thrive.
What Can And Cannot Be Composted?
Fruit peels, corncobs, and grass clippings compost well, while meat, oil, and plastic attract pests, slow down decomposition, and create bad odors.
When to Apply Lime to Your Lawn in the Pacific Northwest
The best moment to apply lime to your lawn in the Pacific Northwest to ensure better results is during fall.
13 Ways to Prevent Weeds from Growing
To keep weeds from growing in your yard and flower beds, you should mow the proper way, water correctly, fertilize, manage your soil, mulch, edge, use landscape fabric, cardboard, or newspaper, apply pre-emergent herbicides, overseed, and use close planting, groundcovers, and native plants.
The Best Grass Seed for Wyoming Lawns
From Kentucky bluegrass to blue grama, discover the best grass seed for your Wyoming lawn.
Common Pacific Northwest Lawn Problems to Watch Out For
From red thread to moss, learn the common Pacific Northwest lawn problems to watch out for.