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Fall is the best time for parties and festivals. It’s not too hot and not too cold. The weather is just right and everyone is in a good mood because they’re no longer sweating and they feel comfortable being outdoors. If you pay close attention, you’ll notice there’s always something going on in the fall from tailgating and beer festivals to pumpkin picking and carnivals. If you plan on throwing your own festival or party this fall, it’s time to rent everything you need make the event a blast for everyone. Hosting a fall party or festival is the best...

Tree care and maintenance is the key to healthy, longer lasting trees.  Tree trimming and pruning is important because it encourages proper air circulation, which can help reduce disease incidence in your trees. It also protects your trees from high wind damage, which can help prevent damage to your home and lawn. Tree maintenance can remove dangerous limbs that can easily fall during severe weather and it allows more sunlight to hit the flower garden you worked so hard on beneath the tree.  The biggest problem people have with proper tree maintenance is using the right tools. Luckily, your local...

As the warm spring weather breathes life into our lawns and gardens, many folks head out to their shed or garage to dust off their lawn and garden equipment. Unfortunately for some, their hopes of preparing for the work ahead often grind to a halt when mechanical issues crop up. For example, many people find that the tiller they used last year doesn’t seem to want to start. For the same money that they would probably spend taking it to a repair shop, it is possible to rent one that is fully maintained and in tip top shape; ready and...

Whether you are new to home improvement or an old pro, there’s one thing that they both have in common: you need to have the right tools for the job. Since the pros use them on a regular basis, it makes sense for them to own their tools. For the homeowner, however, renting may be the better option, since some tools are so expensive or rarely used.  According to Good Housekeeping, studies have shown that the average power tool is used for only about half an hour in its lifetime. Had those tools merely been rented for a of couple...

Recently while I was in the local hardware store, I heard someone use the common phrase – ‘the early bird gets the worm.’ I must admit there’s a lot of truth to that, but I would like to add one more thing to do that and it’s to say the most prepared bird gets the worm. What does that mean and what does it mean for spring and lawn care? It means that the most equipped and prepared individual will reap the highest benefit come summer and fall.  The potential benefits when it comes to lawn and garden care are...