Advice for Electric Mower or Cutter in the Garden. Electric powered yard equipment can be extremely useful, especially since it is usually lighter than gas powered equipment. When using electric equipment, you must keep safety in mind. Always keep your cutters away from the cord, and keep the cord out of puddles to prevent electrocution.

Finding the Right Mowing Height. Grass lengths can make a big difference in the health of your lawn. Depending on how your grass is used, what type you have, and where it is situated, you need to cut your lawn to different lengths. Never cut below � inch. For best results, research the type of grass you have, then follow our guide.

Look After Your Lawnmower Engine. Every time you store your lawnmower, you may be damaging it. The lead-free gas that you use in your lawnmower can thicken when it is stored, and the thickened gas will clog up the carburetor and stop your mower from running. Make sure to run your lawnmower engine dry every summer before you store it.

Using a Power Tiller. Using a power tiller is the most efficient and quickest way to cultivate your soil. Not only used for gardens, power tillers also aerate soil, weed, and break new ground before laying sod. Choose a power tiller based upon the size of land you will till.