Archive for April, 2008

Here is the checklist for the Gardening Tip Video “How To Sharpen Your Mower Blade”.

We suggest you print out the checklist and use it when you remove your lawn mower blade.

Click on the “Blue” Link to open and then Print. Checklist On How To Sharpen Your Mower Blade

Now I’ve shown you how it’s your turn to “Git ‘er Done”
Phil The Gardener

http://www.philthegardener.com

 

 Sharpen Mower Blade: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (63)

Tools needed:

File or angle grinder.
Vise or some way to secure the blade.
Leather gloves.
Safety glasses.
Scraper or putty knife.
Blade balancer (available at most hardware stores).

Put on your leather gloves and safety glasses. Secure the blade in your bench vise. Sharpen the blade by drawing the file following the original angle toward the cutting edge of the blade the same number of times on each end of the blade. Remove the bur that has built up on the back side of the blade by drawing the file flat across the back of the blade.

File the blade following the original angle that the manufacture set If the cutting angle is worn completely away, file at a 45 degree angle.

Scrape any buildup or debris off the blade before checking the balance. Check the balance of the blade with a blade balancer. If one end is heavier file more metal off that end until both ends are the same weight. This will ensure minimal vibration of the blade when the mower is operating.

Now I’ve shown you how it’s your turn to “Git ‘er Done”
Phil The Gardener

http://www.philthegardener.com

 

 Cynthia Mann Interviews Phil The Gardener [2:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (190)

Cynthia Mann interviewed Phil The Gardener on her internet Radio Show. In the hour long interview Cynthia and Phil The Gardener talked about a variety of gardening topics. Cynthia asked her listeners to send in their gardening questions.

Topics covered included inexpensive cold frame construction, planting bulbs for the best blossoms, gardening terms, how to buy the best plants, hummingbird gardens and the importance of bees.

If you’ve ever wondered how to choose the best plants when you go to the nursery or store, listen to this question replay from the interview now.

To get the full interview replay go to the new community site Phil The Gardeners Place, and sign up. As my guest you’ll receive 60 days free access to the the community site and the interview too.

Look forward to seeing you inside Phil The Gardeners Place.

Now I’ve shown you how it’s your turn to “Git ‘er Done”
Phil The Gardener

http://www.philthegardener.com