We are thrilled to announce—just in time for fall leaf season—an all-new model DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. The DR PILOT™ Leaf and Lawn Vacuum, now available at our lowest price ever $999.99! DR PILOT™ Features The PILOT™ model features all the same industry-leading vacuum power as our current machines (the PREMIER, PRO and PRO-XL models),… Read More
For any leaf clean up job of more than 1-2 hours, raking is a tough way to go. While a good pair of gloves may keep the blisters at bay, the longer you rake the more your back will, uh, “talk back” to you. Leaf blowers are a popular rake replacement tool, and they are very effective… Read More
What exactly can a DR Trimmer or Field and Brush Mower cut? Each year we hear from hundreds of folks from all across the country who want to let us know about the tough weeds they’ve been tackling with their DRs. At the same time we receive even more letters and calls from people who are… Read More
If you’ve seen any of our literature about the DR Field and Brush Mower, you may have read about how great the DR is for creating “European woodlots.” We started using this term many years ago when we first began offering the Field and Brush Mower, and we’re still using it today. However, through the… Read More
Feeding birds is fun! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of spotting a new or rare bird, perched at the feeder. Bird feeding also helps sustain our feathered friends when snow and ice may make foraging impossible. If you are a novice to bird feeding, you may want to get a book, such as A… Read More
Avoid costly damage with a quick cleaning of your gutters. Once the autumn leaves have fallen don’t forget to check your gutters. If you haven’t checked them in a while you’ll find that they might be growing moss or even grass. At the very least, they’ll probably be full of leaves that in time can block… Read More
There is so much to love about winter. Walking to the shed and hearing the crunch of frost underfoot. Feeling the rush of blood back into our cheeks when we re-enter the house. The aroma of cinnamon and apples. The pleasant crackle of a fire. There is also much to be done to prepare for… Read More
Potholes can get bigger and deeper over the winter if you don’t address the problem now. If you have a dirt or gravel driveway, you know that potholes can be a jarring experience. Before winter sets in, follow these simple driveway maintenance steps to fix existing potholes and keep new ones from forming. Potholes are… Read More
Ben Falk is a busy guy. He’s got a business to run and he’s busy transforming his ten acres in the Mad River Valley of Vermont, into a living-laboratory and demonstration farm. Ben is the founder of Whole Systems Design, an innovative landscape architecture firm that works with families to make their homes…into homesteads. He… Read More
A scoop of sand can keep you from sliding a long way. It’s easy to forget how treacherous winter driving gets. While your dependent upon the hardworking road crews for keeping roads and highways in drivable condition, you can take an active role in preventing skidding on your own driveway. Even if you pay for… Read More