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Roundup vs Ortho Ground Clear: Which Herbicide Is Better?

Ortho Ground Clear and Roundup are both effective herbicides that can be used to clear an area of unwanted vegetation. However, which one is more effective? In this article, we will compare the two herbicides and determine which one is more likely to give you the results you are looking for. Ortho Ground Clear is

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Crossbow vs Roundup: Which is More Effective?

When it comes to pest control, there are a lot of options available to you. You can choose from chemical pesticides, crossbows, or even roundup. So which is the best option? Well, that depends on your needs and preferences. In this blog post, we will compare crossbow vs roundup and help you decide which weed

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Crossbow Herbicide Review

Crossbow Herbicide is one of the most effective weed and broadleaf weed killers that are safe to use! In this article we will teach you everything you need to know about using Crosscow on woody plants, non-crop areas, green pastures and your front yard! In this Crossbow Herbicide review we will teach you everything you

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Husqvarna 128DJx Review

The Husqvarna 128DJx 17-Inch 28cc 2-Stroke Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer is more than just a regular weedwhacker. It’s a powerful, lightweight brushcutter, ideal for edging a lawn or slicing through more tangled weeds and brush, too. It comes with both a trimmer head and a metal blade, and it’s easy to switch back

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Husqvarna 323R Review

The Husqvarna 323R 24.5cc E-Tech 2-Cycle Gas Powered String Trimmer is a powerful and versatile string trimmer perfect for the professional landscaper as well as the ambitious homeowner. Big yards and long workdays need equipment that is both powerful and durable, and the 323G both. This lightweight but powerful string trimmer makes light work of even heavy

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How to String a Weed Wacker

Weed whackers are a fantastic addition to any collection of yard work tools. However, if you’re like most people, you’ve never had to string yours before. Even with some of the most user-friendly weed whackers outs there, stringing one can often be a challenge Instead of struggling for hours trying to change the string on your

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Lawn Mower Accident Statistics and Facts

Lawnmowers are one of the most common tools you will find in every garage or shed – but they can be surprisingly dangerous! Our team compiled a list of 20 lawnmower accident statistics so you know everything there is to know about push and riding lawnmowers. Usage Facts The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

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Tree Age Calculator – Find out How Old A Tree Is

Tired of looking at that large tree in your backyard and not knowing exactly how old it is? Sure you can cut it down and count the number of rings on the trunk but that would permanently damage the tree and maybe even kill it plus it is not totally accurate! Our team of tree

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BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 Review

All in one, multi purpose tools like the BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 are the best of both worlds and the perfect choice for small residential yard work. This string trimmer & edger combo unit is powered by a 20V battery (plus a backup to avoid downtime) and has the juice you need to get the job done

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Husqvarna 128LD Review

As you probably already know, every arsenal of lawn tools should include a reliable weed whacker. Without one, you’ll always have grass or weeds growing tall where lawn mowers can’t get to them, namely near walls, fences or your home itself. However, if you buy the wrong model, you’ll end up regretting it in short

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Poulan Chainsaw Reviews

Need a chainsaw to trim your branches, fell some trees or clear away brush on your property? If you have ever worked outside you are probably already familiar with the Poulan brand! At Whack Your Weeds we know that finding the right chainsaw for your project is tough! Our team of lawn and tree experts

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How to Measure a Chain Saw Bar

Is it time to get a new chain for your chain saw – but you don’t know what length you need? Chain saw chains wear out over time, especially if you are cutting thick logs or cutting tree stumps! The right size replacement chain is critical! Too big and there will be too much slack

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ECHO Chainsaw Reviews

Are you on the hunt for a new chain saw? Then you have probably seen at least one Echo model! Our lawn care experts took a look at the most popular Echo Chain saws and did a full breakdown and review of each model to help you find the right model for you! Echo builds

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Best Pressure Washer Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Pressure Washer: BLACK+DECKER LCS1240 40V MAX Lithium Ion Chainsaw Need to pressure wash away a mess a don’t have time to compare top pressure washers? Our team of expert pressure washer picked their favorite models and the best of 2018 – Sun Joe SPX3000. CHECK ON AMAZON Quickly clean

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Best Metal Detector Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Metal Detector: BLACK+DECKER LCS1240 40V MAX Lithium Ion Chainsaw Looking for a chainsaw that is easy to use but does not sacrifice power or run time? Then you need the BLACK+DECKER LCS1240! The 40V battery gives long run time to the powerful 12″ cutting chain! CHECK ON AMAZON

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Best Lawn Edger Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Edger: BLACK+DECKER LE760FFAM Edger Need to trim the lawn and don’t have time to do a bunch of research on the best edgers? We did some legwork and found that the BLACK+DECKER LE760FFAM is the best all around edger of 2018! CHECK ON AMAZON Edging your lawn is

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Best Leaf Blower Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Leaf Blower: BLACK+DECKER LB700 7-Amp Corded Blower In the middle of cleaning up and need a leaf blower you can count on to last more than 1 season. The lawn care team at Whack Your Weeds put the top brands to the test and picked the BLACK+DECKER LB700

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Best Log Splitter Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Log Splitter: Boss Industrial ES7T20 Finished chopping down some trees and need a way to split the logs for firewood? Our team of experts at Whack Your Weeds did some testing and field research and found that that Boss Industrial ES7T20 is the best log splitter available on

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Best Wood Chipper Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Rated Wood Chipper Sun Joe CJ601E Wood Chipper Need a wood chipper and don’t have a bunch of time to shop around? Our team of lawn care experts did the research and found that the Sun Joe CH601E is the best overall wood chipper available! CHECK ON AMAZON

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Best Lawn Mower Reviews

In a Rush? Check Out Our Top Rated Mower: Husqvarna 21″ Push Lawn Mower Need a lawn mower that can handle any job but don’t have time to look around! Our pick for the best lawn mower of 2018 is the Husqvarna 21″ Push Lawn Mower (powered by 160cc)! CHECK ON AMAZON If you own your

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GreenWorks 25022 Lawn Mower Review

When GreenWorks says that they are “Powered by Innovation, not by Gas” they mean it. With a commitment to the idea of green, GreenWorks manufactures clean lawn care products. No gasoline, only emission free products. So what? Here are some pretty good reasons this matters: No polluting the air No taking that gas can to

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Black & Decker ST7700 Review

Landscaping is a difficult job — this is why we pay so much for people to do it for us, when we’d rather not do it ourselves, and why those people can get paid so much. However, it’s often a whole lot less expensive for us if we just suck it up and do the

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WORX WG175 Review

Those searching for landscaping tools that cut down on the amount of time one needs to spend taking care of the lawn are going to love the brand-new WORX WG175 cordless grass trimmer and edger. A piece of equipment that has been designed and developed from the ground up to help commercial landscapers, homeowners, and those

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WORX WG160 Review

WORX is known for making extremely durable and versatile landscaping equipment. This 20-volt battery powered trimmer/edger and mini-mower is a great example of that. We’ll take a look at its technical specifications, features, pros, and an overview of how to use it, but before we do, we’d like to offer an introduction to the WORX GT

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Toro 51487 Review

The Toro 51480 Corded 14-Inch Electric Trimmer/Edger is the only trimmer you need to keep your weeds in check and grass off the sidewalk, flowerbeds and fence. Toro points out some of the features of the 51480 electric string trimmer and edger include: Simplified ease of switching from trimmer to edger and back. Rust free aluminum shaft Adjustable

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BLACK+DECKER ST1000 Review

If you’ve been having difficulty getting your grass to a uniform cut level with your mower alone, you need to do a bit of “touchup work”, the Black & Decker ST 1000 electric grass trimmer is exactly what you should be looking for. An almost too good to be true piece of landscaping equipment that won’t cost

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BLACK+DECKER LC3K220 Review

Not many people get a huge kick out of taking care of their lawn, but everyone does get a huge kick out of looking at a gorgeous lawn and garden. Which means, whether we like it or not, we’ve got to get out there and do our landscaping to ensure such a gorgeous lawn and garden —

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Toro 51467 Review

For many people lawn care is serious business. Not only is a well-kept lawn a reflection on the individual doing the work, but it also can have financial benefits as well. For those who see doing a job right as a direct reflection of themselves, a matter of pride, often that same person sees a

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BLACK+DECKER NST2118 Review

No assembly of lawn care tools could possibly be considered complete without a quality weed whacker amongst the assembled items. A weed whacker is the most efficient way of cutting down tall grass and weeds that would otherwise hide out close to retaining walls, fences and buildings. Lawn mowers can’t get there so your only

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