Lawn Care   Outdoor Décor, Fences, Decks   Tool & Home Maintenance   Birds & Bugs   Watering   Roses   In The Garden   Trees & Shrubs   Holiday Plants & Flowers   In The House Garden Calculators   Learn about owning a Home & Garden Showplace store		Lawnmower Wake-Up and Take-Out       It soon will be time to bring your lawnmower out again, but after a long winter hibernation there’s things to do before firing it up and taking it out for a spin. First, remove the spark plug wire. Then check the blade for sharpness and balance. If dull, remove it and sharpen with a file. To check balance, put the center hole on a screwdriver or fingertip. The heavy side will be lower. Just keep filing till they balance. Also, clean the housing inside and out. Lubricate all moving parts including wheels, and then fire it up and head out for a spin. But don’t use last year’s gasoline. It will gum things up. Remember safety too. Before you hit the turf, check for debris that can become deadly missiles. With a little care and extra effort you will have a beautiful lawn all summer long and be around to enjoy it. Courtesy of		Find Your Nearest Store Visit your local Home & Garden Showplace store and get everything you need for spring planting. Online Plant Guide Plan your garden with help from our Plant Guide. Find plants with the right color, size and characterics for your hardiness zone.
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