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Collecting Lawn and Garden Tractors - A Growing Hobby
Collecting antique garden tractors is a rapidly growing hobby, requiring less room and less expense than collecting antique farm tractors.

Sources for Powered and Tractor-mounted Turf Aerators and Dethatchers
This article provides links to Web sites of aerator sources. the list does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.

Metric Units on Lawn and Garden Equipment
Some grounds maintenance equipment is designed with metric components. This has some ramifications for service and parts.

Recommendations for Optimal Use of a Garden Seeder
plate with blocked cells

A seeder can be a tremendous aid in planting a vegetable garden. With it, you can stand and walk along the row pushing a seeder instead of having to make a furrow with a hoe, going back along the row bent over dropping seeds, and then covering and packing the row.

Will an ASAE Standard Quick Hitch Fit?
ASAE standard quick hitch
The advantages of an ASAE standard quick hitch include faster, easier and safer hitching. To use a ASAE standard quick hitch, the implement hitch geometry must conform to the ASAE standard.
Chainsaw Maintenance
Sharpening a chainsaw with a hand file
Chainsaws tend to require more maintenance than most other lawn and garden equipment. Proper maintenance will not only prolong the life of the saw and make it easier to start but will also make your work easier.
Chainsaw Safety
Although chainsaws are handy, they are potentially dangerous and must be used carefully to avoid serious injury.
Chainsaw Selection
Electric chainsaw
Chainsaws are popular homeowner tools. When selecting a chainsaw, consider the power requirements and safety features.
Lawnmowers - Mulch, Bag, or Throw
mulching mower
Walk-behind rotary lawnmowers can handle clippings in one of three ways: they can mulch them, bag them or discharge them to the side. Some mowers can do any of the three with minimal adjustment. Any of the three modes can be useful in some situations.
Safe Use of Lawnmowers
use of lawnmower on slope
Walk-behind home lawnmowers are covered by safety standards and regulations, but the real responsibility for safety rests with you, the operator.
Do You Need a Power Lawnmower?
self-propelled lawnmower
If you have a small lawn and are willing to get a little exercise while mowing, a good manual push mower can be a good alternative to a powered mower.
Implements for Compact Utility Tractors
Subcompact tractor with mid-mount mower and rotary tiller
The tractor by itself is of limited use. The tractor furnishes the power, but the implements allow the tractor to do useful work. Varied implements are available for compact tractors from both the tractor manufacturers and short-line manufacturers.
Sources for Bed Shapers and Light Trenchers
This article contains links to sources for landscape bed shapers and light trenchers for landscape us. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.
Adjusting Rotary Cutters
Many people use a rotary cutter (often referred to by the copyrighted name “Bush Hog”) to cut grass and weeds, but, in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. This can cause premature wear, poor quality of cut, and an excessive power requirement.
2009 Get It Growing Calendar
Lawn and Garden Publications