There are a number of reasons that you could find yourself in a situation where you need to be cutting tall grass that has simply become too thick or too tall to cut or mow very easily. And though you really should strive to never cut your grass more than 1/3 of its full height, there are times when you simply have to cut your grass more than that. Maybe you just bought a house and the yard was uncut for several months or maybe you went on a long vacation and came back to an extra high …

Troy-Bilt has always been a well-known brand when it comes to lawn mowers, but this year they’ve come out with a new line of lawn mowers that feature their new “TriAction Cutting System™” which is a collection of improvements designed to cut grass and mulch grass better than other mowers.

The Troy-Bilt TB230: One of a new line of TriAction Lawn MowersA month or so ago Troy-Bilt contacted me after noticing how often I used my Troy-Bilt …

Now that it’s officially spring I’ve found myself using my chipper vac more than I ever thought I would. A few years ago I bought and reviewed my Troy-Bilt chipper vac just as the leaves were really starting to pile up. It wasn’t cheap, but the way it sucked and ground up leaves and the time it saved made it a worthwhile investment in my mind.

A chipper vac like this one can make quick work …

As part of any lawn mower’s regular maintenance and care, you should probably sharpen or replace the lawn mower blade once or twice every season or so, depending upon how much you use your mower. A sharp mower blade cuts your lawn cleaner while a dull blade can actually “rip” and pull at your grass, actually damaging the plant itself, making your grass turn brown and be more susceptible to disease. A dull mower blade can also force your lawn mower to work harder to cut the same amount of grass, which can actually increase your fuel consumption. …