Weekly Special: Free Pump Saver with Power Washer Purchase!

This Week's Special:
Every week we offer a special, discount, coupon, or great deal for our amazing customers! Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our blog or e-newsletter to make sure you don't miss a deal. 

Buy a power washer and get a free bottle of Pump Saver for off-season stabilization *

Be sure to print off the coupon below to get the special!

 
*Offer good April 11 thru April 17, 2011.
 See store associate for details. Limit one per customer.
Cannot be combined with other promotions, coupons, or discounts.
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Terms subject to change without notice.

Weekly Special: While-You-Wait Sharpening for Discounted Price!

This Week's Special
Every week we offer a special, discount, coupon, or great deal for our amazing customers! Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our blog or e-newsletter to make sure you don't miss a deal. 

WHILE-YOU-WAIT CHAIN SHARPENING FOR 

PRICE OF STANDARD SHARPENING*

Be sure to print off the coupon below to get the special!

 

*Offer valid April 5, 2011 through April 10, 2011.

See store associate for details. Limit one per customer.

Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Terms subject to change without notice.
Cannot be combined with other promotions, coupons, or discounts.

Facts About Fertilizing

The purpose of fertilizing is to add nutrients that grass needs so it can grow, develop a healthy and thick root system, have plenty of resources to draw on during the hot days of summer and the cold days of winter, and have healthy and thick growing pattern to discourage weeds.

Doing a soil test before you apply any sort of fertilizer is a great idea, and will help you apply the right kind of fertilizer in the right amounts so that your grass actually benefits.

Plan on 3 - 5 applications of fertilizer per year for most types of grasses, but be aware that the amount of fertilizer will vary depending on what type of grass you grow (if it is a vigorous grower, such as Kentucky bluegrass, you may need an additional application) and whether you mulch or bag your grass clippings. Mulched clippings, which return to the lawn and disintegrate, leave their nutrients back in the soil so yards may not need as much fertilizer. 

Fertilize when the lawn is growing, which will differ for warm-season and cool-season grasses. Warm-season grasses usually need several small "fertilizer meals" over the summer, while cool-season grasses will benefit most from a couple of heavier "fertilizer meals" applied in the fall. 

Slow-release formulas are safest and usually best for grass. If you use a liquid fertilizer with a quick-release nitrogen, you'll need to reapply more often. If you do want a quick surge of growth, as opposed to slower, steadier growth.  

Plan to fertilize right before a rainfall, or water your yard thoroughly after fertilizing. This practice will wash the fertilizer off the leaves of the grass and down into the soil, where the root system is.

Using a spreader will help you maintain an even spread over your whole yard.\

Sources:

Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard by Nick Christians with Ashton Ritchie

Fertilizing Lawns by C. J. Rosen, B. P. Horgan, and R. J. Mugaas from University of Minnesota Extension.

Weekly Special: 50% OFF FailSafe Protection!

Every week we offer a special, discount, coupon, or great deal for our amazing customers! Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our blog or e-newsletter to make sure you don't miss a deal. 

50% OFF FailSafe Extended Service Protection Plans 

on all new equipment purchases.*

Be sure to print off the coupon below to get the special!

 
*See store associate for details. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive 50% discount on qualifying equipment purchase. Equipment must be purchased in store at Arco Lawn Equipment, 14657 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011. Valid March 25, 2011, through March 31, 2011. Cannot be combined with other coupons, discounts, or specials. Terms subject to change without notice. 

Lawn Mower Care 101

Learn the basics you need to know to keep your mower in good shape.

Get your mower ready for the season.
You can do this every spring by bringing it into us at Arco Lawn Equipment for a regular service, or you can cover the basics yourself:

• Drain the gas tank and fill with fresh gas. 
• Clean around cooling fins.
• Change oil.
• Check air filter; clean or replace as needed.
• Clean the deck.
• Change the spark plug.
• Lubricate the machine thoroughly.
• Check cables and hardware.
• Sharpen the blades.

Mow at the proper height for the type of grass you have. 
As a general rule, it's better to mow at a higher cutting level and mow more often; this makes for longer, healthier grass which can absorb more nutrients from both sun and soil, thus withstanding disease and drought conditions better.

Keep the blades sharp all during mowing season. 
Dull blades will result in grass tips that are torn, not sheared off cleanly, and will make the grass tips turn brown on the ends which makes your yard look dull.

Keep the gas fresh. 
Gas can go bad quickly, causing a varnish-like substance to build up in your mower's fuel line, tank, and carburetion system. Add fuel stabilizer to your gas with every fresh purchase to help prevent gas going bad, and only buy a couple of gallons at a time.

Check the oil before every use.
It's easy to forget when you last checked or changed the oil on your machine, so just make it a habit to check with every use and keep at the optimum fill level. For most home owners, it's sufficient to change the oil twice a year: at the beginning and the end of the mowing season.

Weekly Special: $20 Gift Card!

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$20 Arco Gift Card with purchase of a new Toro Super Recycler or Super Bagger!*

Be sure to print off the coupon below to get the special!

 Click here to see photos, pictures, and pricing on the Super Recyclers and Super Baggers.

*See store associate for details. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive gift card. Equipment must be purchased in store at Arco Lawn Equipment, 14657 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011. Valid March 18, 2011, through March 24, 2011. Cannot be combined with other coupons, discounts, or specials. Terms subject to change without notice. 

Product Highlight: Dingo [Rental]

 

The ultimate machine for all your DIY projects, whether home repair or landscaping, the Dingo makes quick work of whatever's on your weekend to-do list. What a thought: get through that list of projects and still have some weekend left over? Sounds nice.

What It Is

The Dingo is a rental machine, a powerhouse, easy to use and quick to get the job done. It's a walk-behind machine with multiple attachments, so you can get exactly the right tool you need for the job at hand. It's easy to learn, with intuitive handling and steering for both moving the machine and controlling the hydraulic attachments. 

What It Can Do for You

The Dingo simply gives you much more power to complete big jobs in a hurry. You can dig a trench with a shovel, and it can take all day; or you can get the Dingo with the trencher attachment and be done in an hour. The bucket allows you to easily move a trailer load of mulch, gravel, or topsoil by yourself. Big jobs like hardscaping, re-routing water flow, moving mulch and rock, raking manure into the garden, installing a fence, and more can be done quickly and easily by one person, in a couple of hours, with the Dingo.

Attachments include

• Bucket
• Power Box Rake
• Fork Lift
• Trencher
• Post Hole Digger

For more information, rental rates, and to check availability, give us a call: 636-394-0044. Or stop by the shop: 14657 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011. 

**Extended Spring Hours: Arco Lawn Equipment is now open from 8am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday, and from 9am to 3pm, Saturday.***

***Don't forget our Spring Open House this Saturday, March 19th, from 9 to 3! Food, fun, prizes, product demos, giveaways!***