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01 Jun 2025
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Is Your Weed Eater Choking? Signs It’s Running Too Rich and How to Fix It

There’s nothing more frustrating than a weed eater that bogs down, sputters, or just plain refuses to cut. While many issues can plague these indispensable tools, one common culprit is an engine that’s running “rich.” This means your weed eater is getting an excessive amount of fuel compared to the air it needs, leading to a host of performance problems.

Think of it like this: your engine needs a perfect balance of fuel and air to combust efficiently. Too much fuel, and it’s like trying to start a bonfire with too much lighter fluid – lots of smoke and not much fire.

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31 May 2025
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Tune Your 2-Stroke Carburetor: A Simple Guide

Ah, the familiar whine of a two-stroke engine – whether it’s powering your weed eater, chainsaw, or leaf blower, these small but mighty machines are essential for yard work. But what happens when that whine turns into a sputter, a bog, or even a stall? Often, the culprit is a carburetor that’s out of tune.

Today, we’re going to demystify those little adjustment screws on your 2-cycle carburetor, giving you the knowledge to bring your small engine back to life.

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26 May 2025
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How to Price Landscape Maintenance for Your New Business

Starting a landscape maintenance business is an exciting venture, but one of the most critical questions you’ll face is: “How much should I charge?” Getting your pricing right from the outset is crucial for profitability, sustainability, and attracting your ideal customer base. This article will guide you through the essential considerations, including the pros and cons of charging per hour versus offering fixed quotes, to help your new business flourish.

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22 May 2025
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Removing old or dead trees from your yard

At some point, a tree may reach the end-stage in its life cycle. At this point, it may be necessary to have it removed. Although a difficult choice to make trees can sometimes become diseased, get too close to the house, get an incurable pest infestation, or grow too close to a power line.

In most of these cases, the best or right thing would be getting rid of the tree. Although you might have invested many hours getting the tree to where it is presently, it is almost dishonorable to allow the tree to suffer in such poor conditions.

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