Equipment
16 pages including 6 equipment, 5 guides, and 2 comparisons
What sprinkler system do I need?
Rotor vs spray vs drip. Zone layout, head spacing, and controller selection for your lawn.
Sprinkler system guideHow do I winterize my sprinklers?
Blow out the lines before the first hard freeze. Skipping this means cracked pipes in spring.
Winterization guideAre robotic mowers worth it?
Cost, lawn size limits, slope handling, and real-world performance.
Robotic mower guideWhat spreader setting should I use?
Settings vary by product and spreader brand. Calibration method and common lookups.
Spreader settings chartA lawn spreader is a wheeled or handheld tool that...
8 entriesA robotic lawn mower is an autonomous machine that cuts...
4 entriesThe Earthway 2150 is the best overall broadcast spreader for...
4 entriesThe best robotic lawn mower overall is the Segway Navimow...
3 entriesStart Here
Comprehensive overviews of equipment topics
Equipment Encyclopedia
6 species and types with identification guides
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Dry Sprinkler System
A dry pipe sprinkler system is a fire suppression system where the pipes are filled with pressurized air or nitrogen instead of water. Water only enters the pipes when a sprinkler head activates, preventing frozen or burst pipes in unheated spaces.
Robotic Lawn Mowers
A robotic lawn mower is an autonomous machine that cuts your grass on a programmed schedule. Modern models use RTK GPS, LiDAR, or AI vision to navigate without buried boundary wires. Prices range from $600 for small yards to $3,000+ for large properties.
Sprinkler Riser
A sprinkler riser is the vertical pipe or fitting that connects an underground irrigation lateral line to the sprinkler head above ground. It determines the height at which the sprinkler head sits relative to the soil surface.
Broadcast Spreader
A broadcast spreader uses a spinning impeller beneath the hopper to fling granular product in a wide arc, covering 6 to 12 feet per pass depending on the model.
Drop Spreader
A drop spreader releases granular product straight down from the hopper through an adjustable gate, covering only the 20 to 24 inch width directly beneath the unit.
Robotic Mower Maintenance Guide
Maintain a robotic mower by replacing blades every 1 to 3 months, cleaning the undercarriage weekly, updating firmware through the app, and storing indoors over winter. Most models last 5 to 8 years with proper maintenance.
Guides & Resources
How-to guides, treatment timing, and seasonal programs
Scotts spreader settings vary by model and product. For Scotts Turf Builder on the EdgeGuard:...
Technique How To Earthway Spreader Settings Chart (All Models)Earthway spreader settings are determined by three factors: which Flex-Select tray is installed (Standard red,...
Technique How To How to Calibrate a SpreaderCalibration verifies your spreader applies the correct amount of product per 1,000 square feet. Measure...
Technique How To How to Use a Fertilizer SpreaderFill the hopper on a hard surface, set the rate dial to the product label...
Technique How To How to Set Up a Robotic MowerSet up a robotic mower by placing the charging station on flat ground with clear...
Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons to help you tell them apart
Segway Navimow X4 is gentler on turf with Xero-Turn steering and a more polished app. Mammotion LUBA 3...
Broadcast spreaders cover ground 3x faster than drop spreaders. Drop spreaders place product with surgical precision. Most homeowners...
Product Picks
Ranked recommendations with Shopify links

