Deer will eat just about anything edible if they are hungry enough. However, they do have preferences for some foods over others. Deer do eat pumpkins and they are one of their more prefered foods. According to the University of Massachusetts, pumpkins are one of the most susceptible crops for deer damage. Deer tend to …
The amount of engine oil a lawn mower takes depends on the lawn mower engine. Generally, the oil capacity of a walk-behind lawn mower is around 15 to 20 ounces. A riding mower will typically have an oil capacity of 48 or 64 ounces. Filling to the Correct Level You should check your owner’s manual …
Most people rarely encounter skunks since they are nocturnal and avoid humans. If skunks are spotted, they are usually seen scurrying around the yard or along the roadside. We would suspect that most people probably have not seen skunks climbing up trees or sitting on top of their fence. So, do skunks climb? The answer …
Irish Spring is the third most popular bar soap in the United States according to 2018 data by Statista. Dove and Dial take the first and second place spots, respectively. Given the popularity of Irish Spring soap and our own curiosity, we decided to research the question “Does Irish Spring soap expire?”. We think it’s …
Many people do not realize the importance of maintaining a sharp lawn mower blade. They go months or possibly years without realizing the damage that a dull blade is doing to their lawn. Before we get into our picks for the best lawn mower blade sharpeners, let’s take a look at why keeping a sharp …
Most of us know that the primary purpose of a lawn mower gas cap is to keep the gas contained in the gas tank. As we indicated in one of our previous articles, a gas cap is necessary to avoid gas spilling over the yard. So, why do lawn mower gas caps have holes if …
The choices of leaf blowers available for sale might seem endless if you do a search online or at your local home center. Figuring out the type of leaf blower to buy can be a confusing process. This is especially true given the numerous features found on various leaf blowers such as CFM, MPH, and …
Styrofoam should only be put into the recycle bin if it is an approved item to be recycled in your area. There are many cities that will not accept Styrofoam in the curbside recycle bin. You should check with whoever handles your recycle to verify what items are acceptable to be placed in the recycle …
It is important to keep a grill a safe distance away from the home to avoid damage. Vinyl siding damage is likely the most common form of destruction a grill creates from its heat. A grill placed too close to siding can cause it to buckle or burn. A worse case scenario would be that …
Generally, grass seed is expensive. Getting the quantity right is essential if you are not interested in wasting money on excess seed. Additionally, it is important not to lay down too much or too little seed to avoid undesirable results. While figuring out how much grass seed you need might seem complicated, it is really …
