Yard Care Tips and Tricks! DIY Spring Lawn Care

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@jamesstanlake4064 3 года назад

My favorite yard tool is a good lawn maintenance crew.

@lilliewhite1213 3 года назад

April turned a weed eater into an immersion blender :D (#6)

@TommiLynnHenry 3 года назад

Being new to snow, this winter, we got a snow thrower. We opted for the 60v greenworks since we figured we were buying into a system not just getting a tool. We've got the 21" snow thrower, 18" chainsaw, 26" self propelled lawn mower and 16" trimmer. All have worked great! So much better than gas. Nice to see other people I respect making the same choice, it makes me feel a little more reassured I made a good choice! Thanks for your videos!

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Oh that's great to hear. I really love them also. Thank you for watching!

@merlewarnsholz2094 3 года назад

April - Thanks for the tips. I used to do the trick with the plastic tarp when my family and I lived in Missouri in the Ozarks. We had a yard with a copious number of oak trees that dropped a boatload of leaves in the fall, and another load in the spring. I cashed in a week's worth of vacation and bought a push blower to moved the leaves onto the tarp and then drug them to the dumping spot for the city - it worked very well for us too. Blessings to you and your family.

@merlewarnsholz2094 3 года назад

One more - A basket to haul your pet chicken in - really?!! You made me chuckle lady. Thanks!!

@rod1951 3 года назад

I'm like that dry lube lawn mower tip because I hate cleaning the bottom of electric mowers because they say not to hose them off so hopefully this will reduce the effort after each mow, thanks April.

@brianreynolds4627 3 года назад

April you are a very calm, capable, and informative young lady ...thanks so much for your wonderful videos...✅

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@kobelcofan 3 года назад

I've been on a lawn care crew for the last 4 years. My #1 tip is to make sure you blow the clippings away from the road and always make sure to weed eat so the string is spinning the opposite direction of the house or cars. This will save you a lot of trouble.

@gregthorne4292 3 года назад

Also, don't blow bermuda clippings into a flower bed.

@tomtruesdale6901 3 года назад

As a motorcycle rider I thank you for keeping the "green ice" off the roadways.

@hellhound1389 3 года назад

I use a chain hoist installed in my shed to lift my mowers to easy work height to clean them. I also use a cradle made from an old ratchet strap to lift them to keep them controlled

@pawpawstew 3 года назад

Good tips. One thought about your mower accessories. Use velcro straps instead of zip ties so you can take them off when you store your mower, then put them back on for the next time. Also, if you have a riding mower that shuts off if you get out of the seat, make a docking spot with velcro or some type of clips to hold one of those extended reach wand grabber thingies (that's a technical term 😏). You can also stick a 5 gallon bucket between your feet. That way, you can pick up trash or small branches without getting off of the mower.

@thomashajicek2747 3 года назад

Smart. I was thinking, great idea, but I always fold down the handles. Velcro is the perfect solution.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great tips!

@Michael-wy7om 3 года назад

I love your laugh when no grass stuck 😀nice video I need to hire you to do a landscaping commercial for my business

@Frank-fv9zc 3 года назад

Hello April! Your tips are always show stoppers 👍🏻 #5 ,8 and 11, I definitely will be using. and you by far, are a very hard worker😊

@billyshumate853 3 года назад

Good job April and I've got a tip for you every now and then take the bed liner out and clean the bed so it won't rust away. Take care and see you on your next video.

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 3 года назад

Very important to do as you suggest! They sure will rust if you don’t do this!

@T_157-40 3 года назад

Last tip; use PVC tube mounted on handle to store fishing rod and basket to hold tackle box when mowing glass near river property. Finish mowing and go fishing. Perfect day.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great idea! :)

@Frank-fv9zc 3 года назад

Great tip👍🏻

@mclainmob8755 3 года назад

Aww c'mon no tips for a cooler sled to attach to the back of the riding mower?

@kylepost4 3 года назад

I got my mom an electric blower for Christmas and she loves it for blowing out her garage and the driveway. So much lighter and easier to use than a gas one. I also definitely will be making her the dolly and trash can combo! She loves to pick up sticks on her property.

@msgajhimelret9496 3 года назад

I've used a Vac for the garage, empty the bag into the trash can and one less chore done..

@mclainmob8755 3 года назад

Shop vac can be used in blow mode too, worka great for cleaning out a garage.

@thebusybrownangel5829 3 года назад

I never thought about using the blower to get the fire pit going. Great idea! Thanks for the tip! Oh! The tape on the shovel too! 💚

@benhatcher2603 3 года назад

The blower works great for getting charcoal grills going fast, too. The main thing that you have to be careful about is the radiant heat coming from the fire. It is unaffected by the air movement and can melt the blower nozzle if you leave it for too long.

@chrismate2805 3 года назад

Hi, I like the weedeater tip in the bucket definately going to use it, and the lawnmover tip. The sail on the pickup I use for many years, dump garden rubbish at dumpsite within seconds. If I may add, chose a bigger sail covering the sides and back and rear window of pickup, close rear lid. I then clamp the sail tips in front doors, fill up the back space, fold excess sail down rellease sail from doors, drive to dump. Open rear lid, wiggle sail out a bit, then you take the front tips and bent it over and pull everything off the vehicle, with one assistant this happens in seconds, and you drive away again. One thing I quickly realised is never to let compact rubbsh sit on the rear of truck for a week or so, you have to dig it out to move sail....This method saved my day at rubbish dump every time.....Good day.

@bobrat 3 года назад

In Wisconsin we will use a leaf blower to blow up to an inch of fluffy snow off of sidewalks and driveways too.

@prisillaspace 3 года назад

Thanks April!!! Love your tip about using the weed eater to turn leaves into mulch!!! Genius!! These oak leaves take forever to decompose!! 🤠💐🌟💖

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@MrsJones-qi6mx 3 года назад

I am SO HAPPY to have found your channel!!! I love ALL of your projects and methods!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@roger80465 3 года назад

Thanks for some great tips. I have found an easier way to break down leaves. I mow them in the mulching mode on my mower. Then I add the grass catcher and mow them up. Makes quick work of the job and whatever the mower doesn't collect makes good mulch/fertilizer for the lawn. Sure beats raking leaves all fall.

@patspears2226 2 года назад

If you mulch the leaves with your mower and leave them on your lawn, you'll build up topsoil.

@roger80465 2 года назад

@@patspears2226 the problem with that can be volume. If it is too thick, it will mold and an early snowfall can cause it to mat down and smother the lawn. It has happened to me. There is always enough that falls through the grass to mulch and fertilize.

@TheHkluivert 3 года назад

I have an old blowdryer from the ‘80s which I use to blow air to a starting fire. Works great! Sometimes it gets so hot, the thermal protection turns it off (but it’ll work again once it has cooled)

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 3 года назад

Using the weed eater to mulch leaves is a great idea! Thanks April.....

@SamiMarjeta 3 года назад

I would think that method works only to small quantities, good idea though. I just rake the leaves into a pile and drive over with lawn mover. Then rake them to a tarp and pull and lift to compost.

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 3 года назад

@@SamiMarjeta .... sounds like that works too. Great idea... especially for large areas! Thanks!

@steven.h0629 3 года назад

4:15 ...totally! keep one or two cinch straps always attached to the dolly, especially as we get older.. work smarter not harder. 🤜💥🤛

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Absolutely!

@rickyt3961 3 года назад

the tarp can also be spread out in the bed of the truck and filled with water to be a pool ... you can also go for a drive!! 😀👍🏾

@bobrat 3 года назад

You can also fill your truck pool with ice, h20 and several cases of beers for tailgating purposes 😀

@doubledarefan 3 года назад

There's a carpool joke submerged in there somewhere.

@tmackie1694 3 года назад

Aloha and good morning! Sunday morning coffee and a new April video ... this is becoming a great way to start my day and get inspired! 😊

@jorgecarrizalesjr6589 Год назад

MIND EPICLY BLOWN with #1🤯🤯🤯

@TheLawnWhisperer 3 года назад

Awesome stuff April!

@hannoswanepoel2920 2 года назад

Love the bin strapped to the dolli. Great tip!

@likebutton3136 3 года назад

Damn the blade balance thing got me. Can save a lot of wear and tear due to vibrations.

@olddawgdreaming5715 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing with us April. Looks good around there. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👋👋👍👍

@gigibluestockings5168 3 года назад

O.M.G. woman! This is why I subscribed! Thank you🤦🏼‍♀️❗

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Glad it's helpful!

@FredMcIntyre 3 года назад

Awesome stuff April, thanks for all the tips! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks Fred!

@MWitt-bw7im 3 года назад

When digging a trench if you put plywood down you don't have to fight getting dirt off the grass just scoop the dirt off the wood and pick up the plywood and dump or blow off the remaining dirt into the trench to fill it back up.

@tonyhemingway7980 3 года назад

I have used a dolly to move cross ties. I strapped the tie to the dolly and used a riding mower to pull it to where I needed it. Picture the dolly wheels as the back end of a semi trailer.

@ronanderson1816 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing! Here is a tip for you. Apply a Hybrid Ceramic wax, Like Turtle wax, to the underside of your mower> this help keep grass and debris from sticking,, repel water, and will last a for half a season.. Two coats will last a normal season.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Always nice to hear other's tips.

@davidperez-de4jq 3 года назад

I like the idea of hanging the Weedwhacker sideways I’m going to have to use that. I currently just lay it on top of one of my work carts.

@timderks5960 3 года назад

Why not hang it vertically? Much more space efficient, easier to hang (only one connection point instead of multiple), much less chance of it being blocked by other objects, etc., etc..

@genewaddlerandomstuff2122 3 года назад

I found the best way to store mine was to give it to my son about 15 years ago when he got his own house. That way I don't have to deal with it or even see it. 🙂

@hassanal-mosawi4235 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing those tips

@JohanPryra 3 года назад

Wow Thanx April, I love those tips they are all good and some are genius, like using the trimmer to shred leaves and the bucket tied to the trolly I am using them for sure. 😀

@stytos 3 года назад

I will most definitely be trying the dry lube on my mower. Thanks!

@jimmorrison3878 2 года назад

I learned a lot of good yard hacks just from this one video! Definitely subscribed and looking forward to checking out the other yard videos on your channel! Thanks so much for your time and effort putting out helpful, positive, and fun content! That's some good mojo..😊👌

@AprilWilkerson 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@lbh002 3 года назад

Thanks!

@habibhks924 3 года назад

Boots is awesome 👍

@BearCreekWoodworking 3 года назад

Great Tips April! I enjoy yard work too. I'm so glad it's finally warm here in Michigan.

@alexbrady7001 3 года назад

I randomly to turn on the History Channel, and happened to see you. Love that you are getting some TV time with Tim and Al. You definitely deserve it.

@wehrmeister 3 года назад

LOL, sounded pretty giggidy over the grass not sticking to the deck of the mower! Good tips!!

@LaraLovesBees 3 года назад

I imagine the dry lube would work with a weed whacker, too...

@woodlandburl6648 3 года назад

Thanks for the spring time reminder.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

You bet!

@robertc856 3 года назад

Thanks for your video. It's very useful tips

@iamepimethus 3 года назад

“I don’t know if you know this but I love doing yard work...” April Me: she’s a unicorn!!

@horatioswrld 3 года назад

April....I think we all know most of us will be putting beer in that basket. Nice tip though!

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

That's a great idea! :)

@kobelcofan 3 года назад

My cigarettes too.

@charlescoker7752 2 года назад

You can make Biochar out of the yard waste. Then charge it with a good organic fertilizer. Then put it in the garden, or flower bed. I use a 5 prong pitch fork, or manure fork as a rake. Then you can pickup what you raked up with the pitch fork. No bending.

@Ruskie-Bro 2 года назад

Super sweet tips. Thank you!

@lavenderfieldshomestead786 Год назад

From one Texas girl to another... absolutely loved your tips. I will be trying them. Thank you.

@AprilWilkerson Год назад

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

@msgajhimelret9496 3 года назад

Very Good Tips and I've done some myself... Great seeing you on the show "Assembly Required" too, What we all need is a Remote Control Lawn Mower, what's your take on building one?? With parts prices and where to find them. Some sell for thousands but making one our self should be cheaper...

@SirShaw75 3 года назад

Love your ideas.... going to use a couple as I mow my lawn today.

@kurtfattig9370 3 года назад

Awesome tips! I use the blower trick to start bonfires when I have lots of yard waste from storm damage or clearing out vines and trimming trees. I will use those tricks with the watering buckets and the trash can mulcher. Thanks!

@austinwhite5312 3 года назад

These are some seriously useful tips! Thank you!

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

So glad!

@Grunt49 3 года назад

Thank you for great ideas!Your property will be beautiful and give you years of pleasure.

@MichaelJosephJr934 3 года назад

Holy tomato's this was great!

@yankos_ 3 года назад

Tip #1. Spray dry lube on underside of mower deck to stop grass sticking. Tip #2. Zip tie bucket to mower to carry things. Tip #3. Zip tie PVC pipe to mower to carry tools. Tip #4. Sharpen and balance a mower blade screw in wall. Tip #5. Market/tape shovel with depth of trench/hole Tip #6. Mulch leaves in big bucket with whipper sniper. I use mower. Tip #7. Brackets to make shelf for whipper snipper and accessories. Tip #8. Bucket with hole to water plant. Tip #9. Blower for leaves in truck tray, garage or shop. Tip #10. Tarp to carry/drag branches, rocks, leaves, etc. Tip #11. Dolly to move heavy things around. Attach bin to dolly to carry more things. Tip #12. Use blower to start fires.

@b61020 3 года назад

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

@Jones572 3 года назад

Great tips April🤙🏾. Love your energy❤️

@ebikescrapper3925 3 года назад

I clean my lawnmower blade after use, grass residue is corrosive. I roll up a small piece of cling film, put some oil on it and wipe the blade. It's worth spraying a hedge trimmer blade with oil after use to remove any residue.

@massoud139 3 года назад

I find your tips fantastic . Keep up the great job !

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@mikecurtis2585 3 года назад

Great tips well done. Thanks 😊!!

@thomashajicek2747 3 года назад

Great video. I also use the tarp solution for dragging stuff around where I can't transfer using my wheel barrow. I like the dolly and trash can alternative to a wheel barrow for being more stable and a back saver. Plus with those big dolly wheels you could probably handle a much heavier load in your setup than a wheel barrow over rough terrain. I switched to electric from gas lawn equipment last year and haven't looked back. So much easier to maintain, and people may say electric is underpowered, but unless you're trying to maintain some really rough ground you don't need tons of power. And the higher power electric tools are comparable tp gas motors anyway. I have the same greenworks tools you have and they're great.

@talladegadude4852 3 года назад

What great tips! I never thought about those.

@H3110NU 3 года назад

I’ve got a cordless fan on the mower instead of the basket for tools or chickens

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Now that's a great idea!

@jimmyjames3220 3 года назад

Nice tips April :) I'll be doing the mower blade balance one for sure.

@StefanDembowski 3 года назад

Thank you for tip #1! Just got a new mower (14 year old one finally died) and it does indeed work!

@lugnutzz75 3 года назад

Kiddie pools work good just like the tarp. Can drag by hand mower golf carts etc.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

@chekymonkey4452 3 года назад

great job April keep up the good work

@MFunkibut 3 года назад

Tip #2 happening this afternoon! My birch trees shed so many tiny branches...

@timderks5960 3 года назад

Unless you're running a reel mower, you are fine just mowing those branches. They usually disintegrate into nothing after the first or second pass. Your blades can handle it just fine, I've mown upto inch thick branches (some accidentally). The only things you need to be wary of is sand and metal. Those will ruin your blades quickly. Small rocks are an inbetweener. Usually, they're too deep in the grass to actually be hit by the blades, but even if they are, most of the time they just break without causing damage. I wouldn't recommend hitting rocks with your blades, but I wouldn't go picking out every single tiny rock out of the grass either.

@pteddie6965 3 года назад

Good, creative tips, April. Thanks.

@Etheo1ify 3 года назад

That chicken 🐓! Good ideas. Thanks for sharing

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@matonmacs 3 года назад

Get one of those grabbers then you won’t have to bend over to pick up branches or trash while mowing. This is especially handy from the seat of a riding mower.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great idea!

@SuperCacahuete93 3 года назад

Your tips are great, particularly tip #1 and #6.

@youtukang 3 года назад

Yeach 🙏👍👍👍

@johnzimmerman6516 3 года назад

Great ideas! Thanks for posting.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@GregRuffino 3 года назад

Hand Truck, A Dollie has 4 wheels. No biggie as I myself call them "Dollie" Everyone pretty much does. very nice vid as always. stay safe.

@ds10363 3 года назад

They've always been called dollies here in Texas, where she's from

@GregRuffino 3 года назад

@@ds10363 me also. I've been calling them the wrong name all my life. Lol

@ME-ce7ik 3 года назад

I didn't want to say bc I so enjoy her videos 😁

@milesparris4045 3 года назад

Vegetable oil spray also keeps the underside of the mower clean, and it's safe for the lawn.

@andrecoltrin 3 года назад

Great tips. Thanks

@gleeknomatterwhat8958 2 года назад

Ty for this

@Coopsfixeruppershop 3 года назад

Instead of a tarp, use a kiddie pool. plastic molded ones... toss everything from grass clippings to leaves, slide it across lawn. put in truck bed, fill it up and slide it out.

@SteveC38 3 года назад

Great Video April!

@evhar1022 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips, I will use some of them.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great!

@sddiymakeitworthit7512 3 года назад

Nice presentation 👍

@DENDENTVdiy 3 года назад

Cool 🌹

@bronyaclimateshield1416 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing with us

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@thelittlebrownranch9105 3 года назад

Here's a tip: Hook bungee cords thru the tarp holes to make a handle to ease pulling.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Great tip. Thanks!

@denrikeamerica5995 3 года назад

I Love

@earlyriser8998 3 года назад

good tips, thanks

@kyliemunday 3 года назад

Great tips April.

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@davidgrey4487 3 года назад

Hello from Australis, please do some more on that floating deck in the trees at you yard, if I have missed that I apologise

@warrenthompson3896 3 года назад

Man that dry lube is good stuff...take a brand new mower, spray it with "that" dry lube...make a few passes, turn the mower upside down and there's not a single piece of grass on it...even the blade hasn't got a scratch or green colour on...good stuff, gotta find it in Oz.

@jeffreysmith9369 3 года назад

Great tips !

@dennishinkle5010 3 года назад

I've been seeing you on tv and you even got some good zingers on Tim. The blade sharpening tip is good I will try it.

@unclefuddelmer9224 3 года назад

Yeah keep on digging The Tool Man guys, they both deserve your attention 🥴

@niceun6648 3 года назад

Hey April I just ordered the Kujo yard shoes. Thanks for the discount. 👍🏻

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Oh great to hear!

@AprilWilkerson 3 года назад

Oh great to hear!

@joexg50 3 года назад

All. Super GREAT TIPS A W....!!!!

@Pascalore 3 года назад

The tarp also works great under a wood chipper/shredder. As the chips build up roll chipper to a new spot until tarp gets full. Easy enough to flat shovel chips into wheel barrow or drag tarp to wherever you want the chips.

@scottsimmons9313 3 года назад

In my area we have a trash service that picks up leaves in the fall for a small charge per can. I use tip #6 to get the most in my can, getting more for my money!