[3 Mar 2010 | 153 Comments | ]
Black & Decker Edge Hog Electric Lawn Edger for Manly Jobs

You may have read our previous article devoted to cordless electric string trimmers by Black & Decker (the Grass Hog specifically) that serve a dual purpose that includes edging. As much as we love the Grass Hog, the truth is that it has its limits. Does a great job as a string trimmer, sure. And it does a fine job edging, too. But it is a tool shines best for light jobs and well-maintained lawns (in its edging capacity). If your lawn is long overdue for edging, a dual-purpose string …

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Cordless Hedge Trimmers, Electric Hedge Trimmers, Featured, WORX »

[2 Apr 2010 | 87 Comments | ]
The WORX WG251.5 20 Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer Slices and Dices

When you finally make the switch from gas-powered tools or electric lawn care equipment that’s chained to a cord and decide to go cordless, it’s a decision almost always driven by convenience. You want to get to work when the urge calls without having to hunt for extra equipment or making runs to gas stations. If you’re honest, though, you make this choice knowing that you’ll probably be replacing one inconvenience with another.
In the world of the cordless hedge trimmer, the sacrifice you make is almost always related to the …

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[3 Mar 2010 | 153 Comments | ]
Black & Decker Edge Hog Electric Lawn Edger for Manly Jobs

You may have read our previous article devoted to cordless electric string trimmers by Black & Decker (the Grass Hog specifically) that serve a dual purpose that includes edging. As much as we love the Grass Hog, the truth is that it has its limits. Does a great job as a string trimmer, sure. And it does a fine job edging, too. But it is a tool shines best for light jobs and well-maintained lawns (in its edging capacity). If your lawn is long overdue for edging, a dual-purpose string …

Black & Decker, Cordless Trimmer, Electric Hedge Trimmers, Featured »

[24 Feb 2010 | 212 Comments | ]
Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer has Power, but What About Stamina?

If you’ve read our previous articles on the equipment included in the Black & Decker CCC3000 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center then you know we’re pretty big fans of the included equipment. We’ve done a separate review of the included NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer (which is also an electric lawn edger) and felt the hedge trimmer didn’t get enough press time in that overall review so we’re circling back and giving it a go here.

Let’s get to the good, first. And, folks, it’s mostly …

Black & Decker, Electric Leaf Blowers, Featured »

[23 Feb 2010 | 235 Comments | ]
The Black & Decker Leaf Hog Electric Leaf Blower Really Blows!

If you’re in the market for an electric leaf blower, do we have the blower for you! In our continuing series of reviews on Black & Decker lawn care products, we’ve moved on to the LH4500 12 Amp Electric Leaf Hog. This review was actually inspired by one of our previous reviews on the Black & Decker Lawncare Center set.
The lawncare center set includes an 18-Volt, cordless “blower.” We felt that product itself was wholly inadequate for real leaf work but, in its defense, it isn’t advertised for …

Landscaping Tools »

[23 Feb 2010 | 248 Comments | ]
Landscaping Software You Shouldn’t Be Without

It’s not all about electric edgers and cordless trimmers, folks. Sometimes we like to break away into other tools and technology that can help you with lawn care and landscaping. Today’s article might just help you take things to the next level!
I’ve got a problem. It’s the white stuff. I’m a glutton for it. Call it what you will, snow, powder, etc, I’m addicted to it. That is, of course, until my cravings for grass start to crop up. No, gang, I’m not your neighborhood drug addict, I’m an outdoors …