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Winter is coming soon — and snow on a private plot can create unexpectedly many problems. And cleaning the yard each cold season turns into a difficult and lengthy task for dachas.
Snow clearing is quite exhausting and challenging. Fortunately, you can speed it up with snow blowers, writes Love your Landscape.
How to protect the yard from snow?
Shovels and snow blowers are a very convenient way to move large amounts of snow. But, unfortunately, they can cause serious damage to landscape elements if you don’t take care of a few simple nuances first. Here is what you must remember.
Mark your plot. Most damage caused by snow removal machines is related to the driver not seeing objects in the yard that should be avoided. So now is the time to mark the edges of paths, beds, the lawn, etc., with stakes.
Plant trees and place beds at a safe distance from paths.
Clear snow as quickly as possible while it is fluffy and easy to move. Once it settles, snow removal will require much more effort.
Do not pile snow on shrubs and other plants. This can damage branches and lead to excessive salt buildup, as well as create excessive stress for the plant in spring.
What is a snow blower good for?
A reliable snow blower is exactly what you need so you don’t worry about a snow-covered yard in the coming months. But to choose, you should know that there are several types of these machines.
An electric snow blower is relatively easy to operate and maintain; a compact machine. It is very convenient for cleaning the area near the house.
A cordless snow blower is a subtype of electric, but it does not need to be plugged into an outlet; instead, it runs on a battery.
Gas snow blower. This is the most popular and very diverse class. There are models for small areas of cleaning, while others can be used in industrial-scale tasks.
But in order for the machine to work long and trouble-free, it is also necessary to take good care of it. Before storing the equipment, it must be cleaned of dirt, and left outside only during seasonal operation.
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