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Spring is definitely in the air! There have been some fat robins building nests in the yard and the cattle in fields near my house have nearly doubled in numbers with a bunch of cute little ones playing about. And then there are the sales calls from the lawn care people about all the work that they can do for you outside. Sounds convenient but if you are an avid Do-It-Yourselfer like me and actually enjoy yard work, here's a list of Six Tools that you can use for the spring roundup at your house.
 1. Mantis® 4000 ComposT-Twin 20 Bushel Capacity w/Twin Rotating Chambers
This composting system is easy-to-use, you don't have to get out your shovel or even get yourself dirty. The Mantis 4000 has a crank handle and gear system for easy mixing, 2-10 bushel capacity bins, a sturdy tubular frame, and fully enclosed chambers 4 aerator vents.
You don't have to shovel the finished product out of it either because you can get the Mantis® 201107LW ComposT-Twin Sifter Screen - which replaces one of the doors when your compost is "cooked". All you do then is turn the handle, and sift the small particles into your garden cart or wheelbarrow. It will even look good in yard!
Need some information to get yourself started on composting? Need to know what to put in the pile or how to use compost in your garden? Then check out the Mantis® 201102LW Easy Compost Book .
There is also a free website that has regional info about composting, how and why you should compost, what you should/should not compost, scientific information on how composting works and links to more websites and publications.
2. Little Wonder 3010-00-01 30" 120V Single Sided Electric Hedge Trimmer
The Little Wonder 3010-00-01 is a 30" 120V Single Sided Electric Hedge Trimmer. With stamped thru-hardened high carbon tool steel blades, the Little Wonder 3010 will maintain a sharp edge for longer periods of time, meaning less downtime for maintenance. The steel blade lasts 6-10 times longer than other steel blades. The trimmer has double reciprocating blades for reduced vibration and heavier cuts. It has case hardened steel gears for durability and longer life, angled gear teeth that transmit greater torque for more power from the motor to the blades. A nice safety feature that the Little Wonder Hedge Trimmer has is that the motor stops in less than 1/2 second if either switch is released. It also has a cord management system molded into the rear handle hook, which keeps the extension cord from coming unplugged during operation.
 3. Mantis® 7250-02-02 Electric Tiller Plus Free Border Edger Attachment
For $350, you get 2-tools in one! The Mantis electric tiller has a powerful commercial-grade 120 volt electric motor and yet is lightweight and compact, weighing only 22 pounds. Like most of the Mantis tools, the tiller has a convenient built in extension cord holder. Special to the Mantis are patented curved tine teeth that dig deep into even the hardest soil. The tines actually spin at up to 240 rpm! So basically you can cultivate a 30' x 40' garden in just 20 minutes AND dig down 10"!
Besides being powerful, we've found the Mantis very easy to use. You just squeeze the 3-speed throttle trigger with 3 speeds and till to your hearts content. Ahhhh, I love digging in the dirt almost as much as I like drinking a good beer. My favorite summer beer: Mendocino Brewing Company's Red Tail Ale.
4. Husqvarna 965 03 02-94 455 Rancher with 20" Bar Chain Saw
The 455 Rancher is an ideal saw for landowners and part-time users who require a high powered, heavy-duty and responsive workmate for all cutting conditions. My husband who is a firefighter loves this chain saw because it has just the right combination of technology and ergonomics.
5. Need to cut high branches and you don't want to get up on a ladder to do it? Then you should look into the Silky Saws 371-42 Pole Saw. The Silky Saw 371-42 is a super efficient, state-of-the-art telescoping pole saw that reaches lengths of 12’, 16’ and 20’ fully extended. This pole saw has a curved blade that cuts more efficiently with less effort, is harder than conventional blades, and maintains a superior wear resistant cutting edge. The Silky Saw 371-42 also features an optional replaceable sickle blade for small branches.
 6. Eurosystems EC12 Mini-cultivator for $159. Why rent when you can own for cheap?
This environmentally-friendly electric unit is lightweight at only 10.6 lbs - less than half the weight of the heavy gas units. The Eurosystems EC12 has a unique design that places the weight of its motor on top of the tines. This weight distribution lets the tines do all the work without you having to exert down pressure to keep them in the soil. The Lucciola easily mixes in lime or fertilizers, even to those small, hard-to-reach places.
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