by Steve Gagnon | Apr 7, 2026 | General Lawn Care, Maintenance and Care, Maintenance Tips
Spring is when your lawn starts to come back to life. After months of cold weather, snow, and limited sunlight, your grass needs a little help getting back on track. What you do now has a direct impact on how your lawn looks and performs all summer. If you take the...
by Steve Gagnon | Mar 12, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, Equipment Guides, Maintenance Tips
Important information for both commercial and residential customers. KPM-commissioned lab tests on various OPE oils emphasized the necessity of using oil specifically formulated for small, air-cooled engines. Small engines on power equipment like lawn mowers or...
by Steve Gagnon | Mar 4, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, Equipment Guides, Maintenance Tips
A sharp mower blade doesn’t just make your lawn look better. It keeps your grass healthier. Dull blades tear grass rather than cut it cleanly, which can lead to brown tips, stress, and increased vulnerability to disease. If you’ve been wondering how to sharpen lawn...
by Steve Gagnon | Dec 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Maintenance Tips
There's nothing quite so disheartening as waking up to fresh snow-just to find your snow blower won't start. Whether yours is a gas-powered machine or a battery-operated model, it's incredibly frustrating when you are ready to clear the driveway, but your blower...
by Steve Gagnon | Nov 5, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Maintenance Tips
Connecticut winters can be beautiful, until the driveway disappears under a few inches-or feet-of snow. The good news? Clearing snow can be fast, safe, and even satisfying, with the right know-how and equipment. Learn how to use a snowblower effectively, and you’ll...
by aspire | Aug 1, 2025 | General Lawn Care, Maintenance Tips
In Connecticut, you should mow your lawn about once a week during the growing season, typically from late spring through early fall. Aim to cut no more than one-third of the grass height at a time to keep your lawn healthy and strong. Here’s a season-by-season...