Reviews about Garden & Outdoor

raggedgarden says "Best way to clean leaves out of gutters!" about Husqvarna 125B Handheld Blower

raggedgarden — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:57:40 GMT

The Husqvarna 125B Handheld Blower is light and easy to handle. We live in a rural settling with lots of leaf producing trees. Just being able to blow the leaves into our flower beds to protect our plants lets us save money by not having to buy mulch. Also, it is so light we use it to blow the leaves out of the gutters---we have to get on the roof to do this so being light is a plus. The orange color would help us find it if we forgot where we put it (haven't done that yet, but you never know!). It has been very dependable and always starts without a lot of problems. My husband has even offered to go to my parents house to blow leaves---I think he feels like it is a grown man's toy---he has a good time with it.

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silentbliss says "We get compliments from neighbors!" about echo PB-260L

silentbliss — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:26 GMT

This is not just any old leaf blower! It's a tad heavy but if you're willing to get a work out, you'll be rewarded with an incredible yard. I'm pretty small but I can use, lightness is not a plus but reliability and performance are!

Hubby loves to do yardwork now; it looks like we vacumm. Much more quiet than any other leaf blower we've tried (and that's lots) and much more efficient. If you're looking for a powerful, compact leaf blower, I would definitely recommend this one. We paid about $170 for ours but I feel sure I could have paid less is I had searched.

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bigpennypincher says "I love my new echo weed eater" about echo SRM-225 Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

bigpennypincher — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:57:11 GMT

When our weed eater/blower died after about 1 year of use, we had to decide which brand to go with this time. My husband did a lot of research and we decided to buy an echo because we knew that although it was more expensive, it would last for many years. I, being the housewife, do most of the yard work at our house. I love my new echo. I love the fact that it is not just a weed eater and I don't have to attach the blower to it. I think that It is very easy to start and very light weight. It does a great job and take me no time at all to do all of the weed eating around my house and fence. Another thing that is great about my echo is the easy to load string. No more bumping the bottom to advance the string. The echo uses an oil and gas mixture. We use either premium or medium gas. We think that taking good care of it will make it last for many years. We have noticed that our neighbors yard man also uses an echo. We know we made a great choice.

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bigpennypincher says "Who would have thought a mom would love a leaf blower?!" about echo PB-260L

bigpennypincher — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:42:28 GMT

We previously had another brand weed eater and blower combined. It worked well but, after about a year it died. We didn't want to replace it with the same brand. We decided to pay a little more and buy quality this time. Our echo was a little more, but we feel that it will last for many, many years. I personally love the fact that it is not attached to the weed eater. When I need to have the patio or driveway clean, I just crank it up and I am done in a jiffy. It is also very lightweight that anyone could use it.

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broozersnooze says "Great value, safe, simplifies your life, multi purpose." about Cedarcide Yard Spray

broozersnooze — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:31:49 GMT

I swear by this product and haven't had a need to look elsewhere since my first purchase of their Best Yet spray. It is safe, non toxic, fast acting, long lasting, won't harm fabrics, carpeting, I didn't have to empty my cabinets to eradicate the pests in my kitchen and, instead of a toxic chemical smell, it left a fresh cedar scent which served a dual purpose of killing off any critters that were hiding in cracks and crevices but allso in repelling any future critters. I never had to worry about my pets or grandchildren being exposed to toxic chemicals.

As far as value goes, well, I spent well over $100 in dangerous toxic chemicals and was STILL fighting pests because of the limitations of using the dangerous chemicals in my home. I spent much LESS than that and elminated the problem in one sweep.

CedarCide Best Yet was used where ever I needed pest management and, instead of poisonous residuals that come with toxic pest products, a fresh, clean cedar scent remained which, although...

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l4rry0 says "The Black & Decker MM675 Lawn Hog makes lawn look better." about Black & Decker MM675 Lawn Hog

l4rry0 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:05:16 GMT

I've had mine for three seasons now. I thouroughly enjoy not having petroleum fluids around and spilling, the ability to simply turn it over to clean, or more likely, see that I don't have to, the quiet experience of electricity and the flip over handle.
But the mower just doesn't cut as well as my very-old Snapper or self-propelled and hated Toro.
I did notice that it cut my neighbor's much thinner lawn with ease. I grow my lawn at 3", it is thick. I try to never take off more than 1" at one time. I obviously cut my lawn often, but it is enjoyable and I've got the time. Using the side discharge instead of the mulching feature did not seem to make much difference. I keep my blades very sharp, I had presumed when I first used and was disappointed with the cutting that the blade had come from factory dull, but it was very sharp. Blade does not provide any "lift" like the Snapper or Toro, so if lawn is damp, it will leave wheel tracks. I wish B&D would come out with a blade with propeller attributes...

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Bugaboo53 says "Low maintenance and stress-free" about Scotts Miracle-Gro Moisture Control

Bugaboo53 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:57 GMT

Miracle Gro's Moisture Control potting soil is the answer for all gardeners who have an heavy hand at watering their plants. I've been using the Moisture Control potting mix for almost three years now and every year without fail, my plants grow big and bloom beautifully. Coming from Miracle Gro, a brand I can trust, gives me more faith in this product and it's ability to work wonders. The potting mix comes with granulated fertilizing already in the mix so all you really have to do is plant and water.

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monkeface says "Ortho Grass and Weed Killer" about Ortho grass and weed killer

monkeface — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:17:07 GMT

Ortho Grass and Weed Killer is another great product I like to keep around. Just apply it as directed, and in no time unwanted weeds and grass disappear. You can purchase this product pre-mixed, or in concentrated form, where you will mix it yourself. I prefer the concentrated form, since I am very concious of saving money.

Ortho Grass and Weed Killer is cheaper than Roundup, and in my opinion, lasts just as long or longer, depending on which product you're looking at. I can't understand why some people insist on Roundup at a greater price when this works just as well. They must have money to throw away. I don't!

I am a penny pincher of sorts, value concious. I will pay more for something if I can prove to myself that it is a better quality. But, in my opinion, Ortho Grass and Weed Killer is just as good as the higher priced brand. So, why would I not buy it? Why spend more when you don't have to?

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winduuu says "Great Blower suit my case" about Black and Decker 18V Rechargeable Blower

winduuu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:51:57 GMT

18.0 Volt Cordless Broom Hard Surface Sweeper
Model # NS118
    Efficient Design Easily Clears Debris From Hard Surfaces Like Patios, Decks, Walks, Drives and Garages

    18.0V Rechargeable Ni-Cad Battery Pack Provides Plenty of Run-time to Sweep Hard Surfaces on Most 1/2 Acre Properties

    Lightweight Design Makes It Easy To Use and Store

    Large Switch For Easy On/Off

    Low Noise Design

Great design, good for small works, worth the trouble to buy expensive battery in my case.

Slow charge, seeing how well the battery lives goes next year.

Brought the extended warranty just incase the motor bearing die.

Wired model has better wind volum but more restriction for a big house with big yard.

Oh, forgot to mention, you can blow your interiors inside your car to save vacuums time, the AC model works

a little better in this case.

get the extended warranty , is worth for the extra protection. 1 year warrant is not better than other B&D products.

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CodyT509 says "Runs effieciently." about Craftsman Leaf Blower

CodyT509 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:45:11 GMT

Once-upon-a-time, there was a worthless piece of land known as the Kingdom of Wartlestoff. In the native language, Wartlestoff meant small painful swelling under the armpit. The people called it Wartlestoff because they couldn't actually name it shithole which was their first suggestion.

Wartlestoff was known throughout the continent for two things: 1. A really low average age of the citizens that was due to an incredibly high suicide rate and the fact that most people over five years-old tried to leave the country 2. A really low birth rate that was due to the fact there wasn't anybody in Wartlestoff that anybody wanted to have sex with.

Wartlestoff had been the object of several brutal wars by its neighboring countries, with each side claiming Wartlestoff belonged to the other. During a particularly brutal war, someone got the idea that they could declare Wartlestoff an autonomous state and everybody could go home.

A new formed country, even a lousy one like Wartlestoff, could be turned...

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mvantil says "This blower has power is very light weight and stayes charged ." about Black and Decker Cordless broom

mvantil — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:05:48 GMT

The Black & Decker cordless broom is very light weight coming in at just under six pounds. I can't say enough about the power this thing has for I can blow dry leaves from seven feet away and wet leaves seem to float away as you walk closer. Small twigs and acorns are no match for it's muscle even heavy pine-cones roll quickley out of your way like little logs rolling down-hill. With a little engineity it can be used to blow up toys rafts or anything inflatable that doesn't require high pressure. The power on/off switch is located just under the carry handle for easy access and the bottom is designed with a flat surface so it will stay upright when sitting. The charger has a six foot cord which attaches to the charging cradle that is less than seven inches wide and should be mounted about three feet high. I have mine mounted on my front porch for convenience as my front walk and driveway are where i use mine the most. I would recommend this Black & Decker Cordless Broom to everyone...

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jlowe308 says "Perfect" about Scotts Miracle-Gro Potting Soil

jlowe308 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:26:23 GMT

My Dad uses this teriffic potting soil called Scotts Miracle Gorw Potting Soil.I would like a green thumb but for me no matter what I try to use it just isn't happening.My Dad like to use Miracle Grow in his little garden and he grows some awesome veggies and they really come up big and beauitful.he buys it evey year and he told me this spring if I wanted to try to grow something again this would probley be ideal for me to try.He buys it in a big bad not sure how much it weighs but it is like a potatoe sack.All I know is that every year he has beautiful plants and lots of great veggies and I just go over and get all of his goodies and take them home.I think Miracle Grow Potting Soil is awesome and who knows maybe I will try again this year and maybe I can have a great little veggie and flower garden too.

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JovialCougar says "Suncast Snow Shovel: Rugged enough for a Colorado winter" about Suncast Steel Core Snow Shovel

JovialCougar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:40:16 GMT

Winter is off to a rough start where I live and luckily I got a new snow shovel. I chose the Suncast Steel Core Snow Shovel based on its rugged-looking appearance and features, and am glad I made the right choice.

This Suncast Snow Shovel has a 20 inch graphite blade and a deep enough scoop so you can really move the snow quickly. The edge of the scoop has a galvanized steel blade strip for getting down close to the sidewalk, and it's also helpful to chip away at ice.

The handle is made of lightweight steel which makes it durable, and is coated with a textured surface for better griping. The top of the handle has a 'D' grip which makes it a lot easy to lift and throw the snow.

We just had a huge snowstorm and this Suncast Snow Shovel has really helped in getting some snow shoveling done. It's pretty comfortable to handle, has a balanced weight to it, and seems rugged and durable. Snow doesn't cake-up on the snow shovel blade either - it releases easily when tossed.

Here as some...

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Chukesh29 says "B&D isn't so hot anymore" about Black & Decker blower/vac

Chukesh29 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:21:30 GMT

Black and Decker outdoor power tools in the last eight years leave a a lot of queations unanswered. Like "where has the edge gone to?" and "What happened to the long lasting durable tools they used to make?"

Growing up in a big house my dad had the same black and decker tools for as long as I can remember. Now I can't find a good leaf blower on the market and the B&D is no exception. There is vittually no strenght and no energy storage in this tool.

Black and Decker should go back to the drawing board for the sake of a long tradition in power tools and household appliances. I would enjoy a good strong rebirth of B&D power tools if they ever try to do it again.

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jlowe308 says "Aqua Globes neat." about Aqua Globes As Seen On TV 2 Pack

jlowe308 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:56:33 GMT

I wanted to plant a few things and I am new to the whole planting thing and Lord knows everytime I have ever trie to plant something it died.Even a snake plant and a hanging plant inside the house.I did'nt even know that was possible but guess what it is.So I bought me some plants form Walmart and I wanted to make sure that they were well waterd not drown.Did I just really say that? So I purchase some miracle grow and a box of Aqua Globes you get two in a pack.I followed the filling instructions and placed them at an angel in my plants and to my surprise they really worked and for the first time I grew something that you didnt have to throw away.I really couldnt find a downsid to them and found them to work well and I have bought a couple since but I am still a little weary but I think I am more weary of them dying instead of the globes malfunctioning.You only have to fill up about once every two weeks depending upon the size.

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vivasuzi says "It works and it's low odor but it's pricy" about Raid House and Garden Spray - 12 Pack

vivasuzi — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:51:04 GMT

We had tried various things after a fruit fly problem but none of them seemed to really work as we had hoped. The fruit flies were a result of a leaky washer, but even after the washer was fixed we still couldn't get rid of them!

Once I bought Raid House & Garden all of my problems were solved. This brand is low odor so you aren't dying as you spray it. Obviously you aren't supposed to stay in the room breathing this in, but at least while you are applying it you aren't completely drowning in a bad scent.

How it works for flying insects is that you spray all around the room, aiming at windows and light sources. Then you completely fill the room with the scent and close all the doors. Leave it like that for 15 minutes (or longer if you have the time) and next time you go in you will see a bunch of dead fruit flies all over the ground. It's a good idea to clean out the room before doing this so you avoid having bugs on all your things. Alternatively you could cover your things...

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a1derwoman says "WARNING-DON'T BUY A SNAPPER ZERO TURN MOWER!!" about Snapper Pro Snapper Pro Zero Turn 48" Cut Mower

a1derwoman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:05:44 GMT

I usually buy Sears riders and have good luck with them, however my Dad talked me into buying this Snapper Zero turn mower...and I wish I had never laid eyes on it!! The thing is a expensive piece of junk! It breaks down every time I mow with it, the belt breaks, it won't run, etc. I have spent a fortune in repairs. If the ground is soft the thing sinks like a rock! Need I say more?? Bottom line-stay away from Snapper mowers. Oh yeah, only snapper parts will fit the thing and they are twice as high as generic parts!

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sunninjim says "Off Clip On Mosquito and Insect Repellant is easy to use, works" about OFF Clip-On

sunninjim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:50:12 GMT

The Off Clip On Moquito and Insect Repellant is utterly fantastic. I love the fan and the fact that I can either choose to clip it on or leave it lying flat on a surface. I love it at family barbeques where flies and mosquitos always seem to eat me alive! It's easy to operate by flipping on the switch and runs on batteries. I love the fact that I no longer have to spray myself down with some gosh awful smelling sticky repellant that only works for a short time and have to keep redousing myself just to keep a few mosquitos away. This lets me actually wear my regular cologne and keep the mosquitos at bay! I was very skeptical at first. And figured the price was a tad pricey but so far it has been worth the investment. The times I have used the Off Clip On I've been virtually bite free. At about $8.99 at most Walmart or Target Super Centers it's ok but be careful on amazon.com it was overpriced at $12.99 way too expensive for this product. Also look online for some coupons. I actually found...

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cristiS says "A great trimmer." about echo SRM-225 Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

cristiS — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:43:06 GMT

My husband and I have over two acres of yard to mow and trim, and given that we live in North Central Florida, where it rains some EVERY DAY almost all summer, we end up doing a LOT of work in the yard. While we were contemplating the purchase of a gas-powered trimmer in a home & garden store one weekend (we had been given an electric trimmer by my husband's parents, but it just wasn't getting the job done), we happened to meet a husband and wife team that own their own landscaping company. Their glowing review of the Echo SRM-225 sold us, and we couldn't be happier with it.

Be aware that if you're not familiar with gas-powered yard tools, you will probably need to spend some time reading the manual before you get started with the trimmer. After that, though - at least in our experience - the trimmer really does not require much by way of maintenance. It's heavy, but not too heavy to work with it for over an hour (more if you get a shoulder strap for it). It really gets the job done!

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SnowBlowersDirect says "One Step Away from Professional Grade!" about Ariens Deluxe Platinum ST30DLE (30") 342cc Two-Stage Snow Blower

SnowBlowersDirect — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:49:36 GMT

Recommended by SnowBlowersDirect.com

This Ariens 30 inch snow blower is just a few features away from becoming professional grade.

It includes a halogen headlight, automatic traction control and remote deflector control -- just like the pros.

The gear case, however, is made from a high-quality aluminum instead of cast iron steel.

If you don't understand the difference, save your self some money and get this one instead of professional grade.

Buy online at http://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Ariens-921018/p3243.html

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