Author Archives: KristiO
Snowblower Tips & Tricks
Snowblowing Tips & Tricks from Toro
Don’t fight the wind. Whenever possible, point the chute downwind so that the wind helps you blow the snow.
It is… Read more »
Preparing Your Snowblower for Winter
Now is a great time to take your machine to a local dealer for any needed maintenance or repairs. If you’re planning to do your own maintenance, or just want to see what we recommend, please follow these tips, which will help ensure your snowblower is ready for winter.
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Toro Irrigation Design Service
Every do-it-yourself project starts out with a set of instructions. When it comes to installing your own sprinkler and drip irrigation system, Toro goe… Read more »
Burn Calories Taking Care of Your Lawn
Don’t dread those outside chores, think of them as an exercise program with a bonus—a great looking yard! Give your legs, hips, back, shoulders and arms a… Read more »
Links to Learning
Dig even deeper into grass, insects, diseases, soil, pesticides, seeds, organics, and more. You will find non-profit organizations, associations, u… Read more »
Go Green
Save money and save the environment. Did you know recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your TV for 3-hours? You can make a difference by… Read more »
Take the Work Out of Yard Work
You can reduce the time and money spent maintaining your lawn with simple acts, such as cutting your lawn at the appropriate height and using slow-release fertilizers. You can also realize large savings by changing your opinion about what constitutes a beautiful lawn. Clover, for example, is not an undesirable. A sprinkling of violets is quite beautiful. It is natural in mid-summer periods for your grass to turn temporarily brown. Remember, early lawns were inspired by grassy openings in the forest, not by golf courses or pictures in magazines.… Read more »
Starting From Scratch—Planting a New Lawn
You may have moved into a new construction home with dirt for a front yard or you may have a lawn suffering from acute soil compaction, rampant weed problem… Read more »
Kickball
Kickball—originally called “Kick Baseball”—is a game similar to baseball, invented in 1917, Nicholas C. Seuss, Supervisor of Cincinnati Park Playgr… Read more »
Ring Toss
Ring toss is a fun summer recreational activity. It is simple to play and can provide a family with hours of fun. The Basics: Toss the ring onto the peg—sou… Read more »
