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At Earthquake® we design and build tools for those who prefer to do the outdoor jobs themselves. With more than 50 years of expertise, you can trust us to help you with your landscaping and gardening needs.
Below, browse articles, tips, buying guides, and product explanations to help you get the most out of your tools and projects.
A rough cut mower is an essential tool for anyone managing overgrown areas, thick vegetation, or rugged terrain. Unlike traditional lawnmowers, rough cut mowers are designed to handle tall grass, d...
Whether you have been gardening your whole life or you are starting your first garden this year, it is important to understand the importance of mulch. The benefit of maintaining a healthy layer of...
How to Prepare your Power Equipment for Winter
When small engines sit dormant for over 30 days, they need to be properly cared for to ensure they start easily and perform just as well as the day they were new. Follow these tips to keep your gas...
How to Effectively Edge your Lawn
A walk-behind edger is a safer and more effective tool for edging your property. These machines are much easier to use and they create a more consistent edge in a fraction of the time. A walk behi...
A string mower is essentially a cross between a push mower and a weed whip providing the benefits of both in a single package.
What is an Earth Auger Torque Arm?
For those that have used an earth auger before, the concept of a torque arm may seem obvious. For those that have not drilled holes using a gas or battery powered earth auger, you will be glad you ...
Using Earth Augers for Tree Maintenance
It’s no secret that an earth auger can make short work of many hole drilling tasks like fencing, mailbox installs and deck building. But did you know that earth augers are also frequently used for ...
How to Use an Earth Auger for Planting
Bulbs and potted plants can be planted with extreme efficiency when using an earth auger to drill holes in gardens and landscape beds.
What Size Earth Auger Do I Need?
Choosing the correct auger size may save you a lot of extra work on your drilling project. Depending on the application, a hole that is either too large or too small may not work at all. We've laid...
Wondering which powerhead is best for your job? The Earth Auger Buyers Guide has the answer.
Why Use a Dual Direction Tiller?
DDT Tillers give the user the option to shift between SRT and CRT in order to allow the tiller to be used in nearly any situation. This combines the ground breaking power of CRT tillers with the s...
How to Prepare a Garden for Planting
6 steps to creating the perfect garden plot and preparing it for seed.