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CTV Morning Live: Law care Myths debunked by Products Expert from YARMAND- OttawaMowers.com  

4/27/2015

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1: Wearing spiked shoes helps aerate the lawn.
MYTH


  • While you can buy spiked shoes touted for aerating lawns, you won’t achieve much aeration using them.
  • Spiked shoes don’t work because they impact too small an area and further compact already compacted soil.
  • The best way to aerate a lawn is to extract plugs of soil with an Aerator machine such as the Husqvarna AR19H

2: Leaving grass clippings on the lawn is not lazy but healthy. FACT

  • Recycling your grass is actually very healthy.
  • Grass clippings are 75 to 80 percent water and decompose quickly, adding nitrogen to soil.
  • Leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing is called grass cycling and actually saves you time and money.
  • When purchasing a mower, consider getting one with 3-in-1 capabilities so that you can mulch, bag, or side discharge depending on the grass condition and time of year.

.3 : Nature takes care of itself; using fertilizer is unnecessary. MYTH

  • First of all, the lawn is not a natural environment.  All grass needs a low level of supplemental nutrients.
  • When clippings are collected, the soil is robbed of nutrients that should be recycled back into the soil.
  • Furthermore, most lawns are grown on compacted, urban soils that are not ideal for growth. Nutrient supplements in the form of fertilizer are needed.

4: I won’t have to mow as often if I cut the grass short. MYTH

  • If you cut it super short, you may add a few days between mowings, but you also risk damaging the lawn.
  • Grass that’s too short allows sunlight to reach weeds, which quickly grow and wrestle grass for footing.
  • Shorter grass also has a more shallow root system, which means it succumbs easily to drought.
  • Follow ⅓ rule when cutting. Always, cut the top ⅓ of the the grass blades. 
  • When considering a new mower, look for easy height adjustment mechanism to help quickly adjust mowing height as required.

5: Daily watering is necessary to grow a healthy lawn. MYTH

How much water your lawn needs depends on a variety of factors, including grass type, air temperature and soil type. Infrequent, deep irrigation is better than frequent, short watering. It results in grass with deeper, healthy roots and fewer diseases.


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SPRING MAINTENANCE: Good Bye Snowblower....Hello Mower!

3/20/2014

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After a long cold winter, we are ready for spring to arrive and for grass to grow, so it's time once again for the semi-annual 'Changing of the Guard,' and this time it is from blower to mower. As you retire your snow blower to storage and begin prepping your lawn mower for the cutting season, follow these helpful tips to extend the life of your machines – both your mower and your blowe​r.

Give your mower a good checkup before the busy mowing season starts, and properly store your snow blower so it will be ready to go back to work next winter.  YARMAND can help service your equipment each year as you enter the season of the "Changing of the Guard."

Print this checklist to help properly store your snow blower and prep your lawn mower, ensuring that your equipment stays around for years to come.



>>Get a spring maintenance checklist here!


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Ottawa Home & Garden e-Magazine: July 2013

7/15/2013

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INSIDE July 2013 Issue
Create a home that illuminates your style.


6 Around the Home
8 "OMG! Our Renovation Budget is a Bust!" 
9 Hidden Dangers Within Your Home
11 VIDEO: Living in a 78 Sq. Ft. Apartment
12 Ask the Experts
13 Lawnmower Maintenance Tips- OttawaMowers.com
16 Cheap Fixes to Boost the Value of Your Home

18 Designs for Small Comfy Spaces
21 Choosing Living Room Wall Colors
24 Wonderful. Versatile, Wicker
27 Notch It Up With a Water Feature
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Ottawa Home & Garden e-Magazine: June 2013

6/10/2013

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INSIDE June 2013 Issue
Creating the perfect BACKYARD PATIO.
4 Around Home & Yard

7 Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

6 Positive First Impression Key to Selling

7 In Place Living: Upgrading the Bathroom

9 Video: The Cockroach: A Perfect Creature

10 Ask the Experts

12 Top 10 Hazards You Can Live Without

16 Maintaining your lawnmower.

15 Modern Showers: A Luxurious Experience

18 Dream Bedrooms for Your Kids

20 Plants Do Well in a Pot

22 Creating the Perfect Backyard Patio

26 Pallet Magic
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Ottawa Home & Garden e-Magazine: May 2013

5/15/2013

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 INSIDE May 2013 Issue
Lighting up the Outdoor Spaces

 Around the Home 

Maintaining your lawn mower

VIDEO: Apartment Living in the Future 

INFOGRAPHIC: The Psychology of Color 

So You Think Your House is Clean? 

Ask the Experts 

Top 10: Things to Know When Buying a House 

What Type of Range Hood is Best? 

Rethinking the Chair 

 4 Eco Friendly Remedies for Gardeners 

Lighting Up the Outdoor Living Spaces 

The Green Wisdom of Our Grandparents

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YARMAND @ the Green Trade Expo 2013

2/16/2013

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The 20th  Annual Ottawa Green Trade Expo 2013  once again brought landscape  professionals, equipment dealers and industry experts all under one roof at the  Earnst &  Young Center on February 13th, 2013. The Green Trade Expo is Eastern Ontario's  premiere trade show hosted by the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario.
 
The organizers put a lot of effort making  this year's  show bigger and even better than last year. There were many new products,  services and ideas on show to help you grow  your business, save time and money  on things  your business needs, great  educational sessions, and many networking opportunities.

The expo brought together wide array of representatives from different segments of the  industry: Industrial landscaping and construction Equipment, Equipment  Accessories, Landscaping supplies, irrigation, garden centre supplies, nursery products, lighting and more. Landscape professionals had a chance to interact with dealers of many reputable brands:  BOB-CAT, Kubota, CAT, John Deere,  Husqvarna, Toro, Ferris, Exmark, Ryan, twin equipment, nortrax, Echo, Tanaka,  and more.

See you all at the Green Trade Expo 2014!

More information contact the experts: yarmand.ca or OttawaProEquipment.com

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Z-Turn Mowers @ Green Trade Expo 2013. YARMAND-OttawaProEquipment.

2/16/2013

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The 20th  Annual Ottawa Green Trade Expo 2013 once again brought landscape  professionals, equipment dealers and industry experts all under one roof at the  Earnst & Young Center on February 13th, 2013. The Green Trade Expo is Eastern Ontario's premiere trade show hosted by the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario.


The organizers put a lot of effort making  this year's show bigger and even better than last year. There were many new products, services and ideas on show to help you grow  your business, save time and money on things  your business needs, great  educational sessions, and many networking  opportunities.

Andrew Crow is a product specialist with G.C. Duke  Equipment Ltd.. Many landscape professionals were able to talk to him about different products at the  YARMAND- OttawProEquipment exhibit. We had a chance to briefly talk to him about BOB-CAT Zero Turn Mowers.

BOB-CAT designs and builds mowers with smart, practical features that keep  your business on the path to progress, always moving toward more  productivity and profitability.

BOB-CAT® lineup of efficient, affordable mowers are built to keep operators moving in comfort all day long, to offer easy  maintenance access that keeps jobs moving with less downtime, and to deliver a  consistent, best-in-class cut—a good move for any landscape contractor's  business.


More information contact the experst at: YARMAND-OttawaProEquipment.com

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Commercial Mowers @ Ottawa Green Trade Expo 2013.

2/16/2013

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The 20th Annual Ottawa Green Trade Expo 2013 once again brought landscape professionals, equipment dealers and industry experts all under one roof at the Earnst & Young Center on February 13th, 2013. The Green Trade Expo is Eastern Ontario's premiere trade show hosted by the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario.
 
The organizers put a lot of effort making  this year's show  bigger and even better than last year. There were many new products, services and ideas on show to help you grow  your business, save time and money on things your business needs, great  educational sessions, and many networking opportunities.

Andrew Crow is a product specialist with G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.. Many landscape professionals were able to talk to him about different products at the  YARMAND- OttawProEquipment exhibit. We had a chance to briefly talk to him about a new line of compact commercial mowers introduced in Canada. The Ybravo mowers.

Ybravo is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of commercial lawn care  equipment targeting commercial landscapers that maintain small properties and the servicing dealers that serve them.

More information contact the experst at: YARMAND-OttawaProEquipment.com

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Fuel Problems- How to treat today's fuel?

11/17/2012

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Why do I need pay attention to the fuel?

If you buy your gas at a gas station in North America  then more than likely what you are buying contains corn-based ethanol. 

Because today’s gasoline contains ethanol and alcohol, it absorbs water if exposed to air. In many cases the operator is unaware that their gasoline has become contaminated with water and unintentionally pours it into their unit. This is because your fuel mixture will separate into layers if it contains a high enough percentage of water. If you don’t shake your mixture, you may unintentionally pour a damaging concentration of water into your unit. Always vigorously shake the fuel mixture immediately before pouring. Always stabilize your fuel to minimize this problem.

Ethanol fuel or ethyl alcohol is an alcohol additive that is commonly used in nearly all gasoline. It is derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane and wheat. We recommend using at least 89- octane which is the mid-grade between medium and premium gasoline. Fuel that is labelled E-15, E-20, E-85 and Diesel fuel are not acceptable fuels and will cause significant damage to outdoor power equipment.

Possible Symptoms related to fuel:
> engine is difficult to start
> engine starts but doesn't run smooth
> gas is leaking from carburetor
> Cracked/damaged fuel line


If any of these symptoms apply to your equipment, it may require a carburetor overhaul. After carburetor has been overhauled, follow the following preventative steps to avoid the problem in the future.


PREVENTATIVE ACTION STEPS RECOMMENDED:

1. DO NOT use any old gas sitting in your fuel container for more than 30 days.

2. Get some premium (at least 89 octane) fresh fuel. Only get enough for the season.

3. Add fuel stabilizer into the fuel container as soon as you get the gas.
(use stabilizer with advanced formula that can treat ethanol blend)

4. Storage procedure:
        a.  Fill up gas tank to the top
        b. Add some more fuel stabilizer to the gas tank. 
        c. Run machine for 2-3 minutes to circulate fuel. Store machine safely.
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Husqvarna Lawn Tractors Maintenance

10/20/2012

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To start your tractor, first, make sure your tractor is filled with the proper fuel and oil. After making sure you area is clear of debris or people, sit on the seat, set the parking brake and insert the key into the ignition. Before turning the key, check to make sure the transmission is in neutral and move the clutch engagement lever or switch to the designated position.

After moving the throttle to the choke position, you are ready to turn the ignition key and start the engine. Once the engine start, release the key and slowly bring the throttle control from the choke position into the full throttle position. The choke lever may be a separate lever. During cold weather, you may need to engage the choke for a few additional minutes or until the engine has warmed up.Remember, for your safety, the tractor has a safety sensor control which automatically shuts off the engine if you’re not sitting on the seat.

To change your tractor’s oil, be sure your tractor is on a level surface and that you have clean-up materials and oil drain container and the oil drain tube that’s included with your tractor. First, find the oil drain valve located at the base of your tractor’s engine. Remove the valve cap and install the oil drain tube onto the fitting. With the container ready to catch the oil, unlock the drain valve by pushing it in and turning. Pull it out to start the oil flow.

When the oil has completely drained, close and recap the drain valve to its locked position. Remove the oil filter by turning it counter-clockwise, be careful because oil may drip from the filter and you’ll want to have your clean up materials handy. Make sure the old gasket comes off with the filter otherwise, remove and clean the gasket area. Always dispose the used oil at an oil recycling center. Take the new oil filter and coat the gasket with fresh oil before installing it. Screw the filter onto the engine. Once the gasket makes contact with the engine, turn the filter three quarters to one full turn more to properly secure it.

Refill the engine with your new oil through the oil-fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly and don’t over fill. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the tube. When the oil reaches the “full” line, replace the cap dipstick and securely tighten it.

You should change the oil in your tractor after every 50 hours of use or at least once a year. If the tractor is used more than 100 hours within 1 year, you should instead replace the oil filter with every season or during every other oil change.

To maintain your air filter, begin by detaching  the filter cover and removing the filter. Clean the filter with a small, soft brush. You should replace your filter as soon as possible after cleaning it since the act of cleaning a filter can sometimes damage it. As a general rule, if you’re not able to see light through the filter, replace it.

Before replacing the filter and reattaching the cover, clean out any dirt or debris found in the filter location.

Replacing your mower blades is a quick and easy maintenance step. To begin, raise the mower deck to the highest position. Be sure to wear appropriate hand protection such as heavy leather gloves

and wrap the cutting edge of the blade with a heavy cloth. Using the recommended ratchet or socket, remove the blades by turning the bolt counter-clockwise.

Before replacing your mower blades, make sure the fins of the blade point upwards to face the deck and mandrel assembly. Also, make sure to align the center hole with the star mandrel so that it fits securely.

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