It’s Not Too Early to Think About Spring Lawn Care

We're all counting down the days until spring. We're tired of the snow and the ice — and we can't wait until the tulips peek out and baseball season starts.

But our friends at White's Farm Supply are already in spring mode: It's a GREAT time to think about buying trimmers and evaluating whether you need a new or upgraded mower this spring. Many mower manufacturers are offering huge spring sales, too!

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1) You'll want to trim your shrubbery and trees before they bud, so now's a great time to get out your trimmers and make sure they are up for the job. If they're not, White's Farm Supply has a wide variety of options to fit your needs and budget.

As Art White says, lawn equipment is kind of like kitchen tools: Sometimes you buy something that's only durable enough to last for three or four uses but if you are willing to pay a little more, you could get something that will outlast you!

2) A STIHL KombiSystem is several attachments to one motor, so that might be a great upgrade. Many families just use trimmers once or twice a year, so they're vulnerable to the fuel going bad while the machine sits in storage. With the KombiSystem, you can swap trimmers for a chain saw, edger or other optional attachment. Buying additional attachments is cheaper than buying more equipment, the motor benefits from more regular use and you have a little more space in your garage.

3) Are you interested in an electric lawn mower? White's has received great reviews from customers who bought battery-powered lawn mowers last season. It's much quieter than a gas-powered motor (you barely hear anything aside from the blades going) and you just push the handle to start it.

For example, this Cub Cadet RZT S Zero Electric Zero-Turn Rider offers an hour of continuous cutting time before it's ready for a recharge:

The great thing about working with a dealership the size of White's Farm Supply is: They sell several different brands of just about any equipment you could want, so their sales staff can give you honest advice about what models work best in your specific circumstances. For example, some brands of zero-turn mowers perform better over time on slopes than others — and their sales staff is happy to share their experiences with you.

Ready to start shopping? Check out White's Farm Supply online here or stop by one of their five locations.