Like any piece of motorized equipment, you’ll need to keep your lawn tractor in decent shape to get full use out of it. That includes maintaining it through the years since there are bound to be a few hiccups every now and again. If you keep up with maintenance, your tractor can last for as long as you have a lawn.

A nice article that gives some good tips can be found in popular mechanics. You should also consult with your tractors manual on proper tune up procedures. If you lose it or it gets damaged, you can either call the manufacturer for another one, or chek here.

By keeping you tractor up to date, you can make sure your tractor will be around for years to come.

Many new home owner’s end up wondering what kind of lawn care equipment they need when spring time comes.

First up is what is probably the most important piece of lawn equipment you’ll buy, the lawnmower. This might seem like a simple choice, but in fact, there are quite a few options available for you to pick from. First, do you want gas or electric; riding or push; self-propelled or not? Budget can come in to play as well - it’s hard justifying spending a couple hundred on a lawn mower when you live in a townhouse and only have a few square feet of grass to mow.

A push reel mower is a great choice for a small yard if you don’t want to spend a lot. It is one of the “earlier” lawn mower types, that doesn’t usre gas or electric and cuts the grass through the rotating blades that form a scissor like action. It isn’t ideal if you have a large lawn, a bad back, or numerous hills.

Next up is gas or electric rotary mowers - these are the mowers you’re probably most familiar with. They are, in general, the type of mower you’ll be purchasing for a small-medium sized yard. Gas or electric is more of a judgement call - environment conerns may come in to play, as well as convienence. These usually come with bags attached as well, to take care of the clippings.

If you want to step up to a higher quality mower, you should take a look at a mulching mower. Instead of having to rake up the clippings, or deal with a bag, this type of mower shreds the clippings so finely that they are absorbed back into the soil. The upside is less work, and you are fertilizing your lawn as you mow. The downside is these are more expensive than the non-mulching variety.

Finaly, if you have a large yard, you may want to consider a riding mower. These are the most expensive, and tend to be overkill for small yards. But for large yards where you have a large amount of lawn to cover, these more than make up for the extra price with reducing the workload.

Another piece of equipment you may want to consider is a weed whacker. This is a tool that is ideal for trimming those hard to reach places - corners and right up against the fence or house. There is quite a variety of these as well, ranging from smaller, battery powered ones to full blown gas powered ones that will take out a small tree if you want to. If you have a small yard and want to keep things neat and tidy, you should be fine with picking up a battery powered one.

Leaf blowers are a tool to consider if you live in an area where leaves fall. This piece of lawn care equipment isn’t necassary for a large number of homes - if you don’t have a lot of trees, have a small yard, or are physically healthy, a good old fashioned rake will more than do the job. If you have a large volume of leaves however, you may want to look into getting one to save time and effort.

Taking care of a lawn can be intimidating for first time home owners - but with the right equipment, it’s not difficult at all.