Springtime is growing season for grass in Northern California. During this time it’s best to mow every five to seven days. Just be sure never to cut more than one third of the grass blade off at a time, as this stresses the grass, especially when the weather heats up. It’s okay to mow a little bit less during the summertime, because your grass will not be growing quite as fast as it did in the spring. Watch the video clip for more tips on how often to mow your lawn.

At A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals, we have a range of walk-behind and rider mowers that will help you accomplish your next project. Call us at (831) 359-4769 for more information, and visit our website to see our equipment rental and sales inventory. You can also contact us online if you are looking for a specific equipment rental. 

Establishing a lush, healthy lawn requires proper planning, attention to detail, and a bit of elbow grease. It also requires the right tools. Because you only need to seed your lawn twice a year, you can save a lot of money (and a lot of space in your garage) by renting your tools instead of buying them. To help you keep your lawn looking great year round, here is a look at some of the essential tools you will need to plant your lawn.

Grass Seeder

The key to having a magazine-quality lawn is spreading an even layer of grass seeds during the recommended planting dates . A manual or motorized grass seeder is the best way to quickly and evenly seed your lawn. Your equipment rental provider will have various types of seeders to choose from based on your budget and the size of your lawn.

Lawn Aerator

Although a lawn aerator is not required, it is an essential piece of lawn equipment that can have a big impact on the health and appearance of your grass. Lawn aerators poke thousands of tiny holes in your lawn, which increase the soil’s ability to hold moisture and make it easier for young grass roots to grow strong.

Hand Tools

There are some essential hand tools that every homeowner should have in their garage or tool shed. If not, you can get the tools you need from your equipment rental provider. In terms of lawn care, a rake, shovel, garden hoe, and pickaxe will help keep your lawn looking great.  

From push-behind mowers and hydraulic drive tillers to rakes and shovels, A Tool Shed has everything you need to keep your lawn looking great all year round. Visit our website to see all of our lawn and garden equipment rentals, or call us today at (831) 359-4769 to find the equipment rental location nearest you .

If you want your lawn to look green and healthy this summer, it’s important to know what to do and what to avoid. Too much water or too little shade can mean the difference between a wilting lawn and one that thrives. Read to learn more about summer lawn care and how tool rental can help you achieve a beautiful summer lawn.

Pre-Season

In late spring, before your grass starts growing, go to an equipment rental shop and get the tools you need to aerate and fertilize the lawn . Sharpen the lawn mower blade thoroughly so that the grass is cut rather than shredded. When mowing in the warm weather, cut one-third or less of the glass blade to keep the lawn healthy. The lawn should receive one inch of water per week, including both irrigation and rain, ideally in the morning.

Mid-Season

It can be hard to keep a lawn green during the hot, dry summers in San Jose. If you have cool-season grass, it will probably turn brown in midsummer and won’t come back until the weather the rain comes and the weather cools off. Try to keep the grass a bit longer in the warmer months, as it creates extra shade that protects the roots, reduces water loss, and inhibits weed growth. As summer comes to an end, be aggressive about attacking lawn weeds.

Troubleshooting

If you see weeds this summer, do not apply an herbicide to large areas of the lawn, as your lawn will already be parched from the heat. Instead, spot treat using a gentle soap herbicide. Many types of weeds, including clover, chickweed, and dandelions, should be removed by hand using the right tools.

A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals has a massive selection of tools that will help you get on top of summer lawn care. Visit our website to check out the rental tools and equipment we offer, as well as the new and used equipment we sell at one of our six locations in Northern California. For more information about our lawn and garden rental tools, call us at (831) 359-4769.

Dry, ready-mix concrete is easy to use, but its cost can sometimes be prohibitive for homeowners on a tight budget. It is possible to mix your own concrete if you understand the concepts involved and use the right equipment. For a standard concrete mix, combine 2 ¾ parts stone and gravel aggregate, 2 ½ parts sand, 1 part cement, and ½ part water in a gas or electric concrete mixer. Determine the square footage of the area you are pouring concrete over to determine how much sand, gravel, and cement mix you will need.

A Tool Shed of San Jose offers all of the equipment and tools you need to lay down concrete around your home. We have concrete mixers, bull floats, power trowels, electric concrete vibrators, cement wheelbarrows, and more. Visit our website to see all of our tool and equipment rentals, or call us at (831) 359-4769 to speak with one of our equipment rental experts. 

Establishing a lush, healthy lawn requires proper planning, attention to detail, and a bit of elbow grease. It also requires the right tools. Because you only need to seed your lawn twice a year, you can save a lot of money (and a lot of space in your garage) by renting your tools instead of buying them. To help you keep your lawn looking great year round, here is a look at some of the essential tools you will need to plant your lawn.

Grass Seeder

The key to having a magazine-quality lawn is spreading an even layer of grass seeds during the recommended planting dates . A manual or motorized grass seeder is the best way to quickly and evenly seed your lawn. Your equipment rental provider will have various types of seeders to choose from based on your budget and the size of your lawn.

Lawn Aerator

Although a lawn aerator is not required, it is an essential piece of lawn equipment that can have a big impact on the health and appearance of your grass. Lawn aerators poke thousands of tiny holes in your lawn, which increase the soil’s ability to hold moisture and make it easier for young grass roots to grow strong.

Hand Tools

There are some essential hand tools that every homeowner should have in their garage or tool shed. If not, you can get the tools you need from your equipment rental provider. In terms of lawn care, a rake, shovel, garden hoe, and pickaxe will help keep your lawn looking great.  

From push-behind mowers and hydraulic drive tillers to rakes and shovels, A Tool Shed has everything you need to keep your lawn looking great all year round. Visit our website to see all of our lawn and garden equipment rentals, or call us today at (831) 359-4769 to find the equipment rental location nearest you .

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Before you gear up for summer, enjoy the last days of spring while you can. Besides the cooler temperatures, spring is also the best time to prepare your lawn for the long, warm summer days ahead. Use a rake to clear your lawn of leaves, twigs, animal droppings, and other unsightly debris. You will also need to apply a spring lawn fertilizer to help your grass grow strong and healthy into the summer and fall months.

For more tips on caring for your lawn this spring, watch this video series. In it, a landscape horticulturist from the National Gardening Association provides tips, tricks, and techniques for taking care of your lawn in the spring. 

A Tool Shed has all of the tools and equipment you need to keep your lawn looking great. From gas-powered lawn mowers to hand tools like shovels and rakes, we have the best selection of rental equipment in San Jose . Visit our website to see our entire selection of rental tools and equipment, or call us at (831) 359-4769 to speak with us directly. 

There are advantages and drawbacks to tilling your garden, but then again there are also advantages and drawbacks to not tilling your garden. While tilling helps to get garden beds started quickly, not tilling improves soil quality in the long run. Depending on the soil condition where you live, you might not have a choice. That’s because areas with heavy clay require tilling to break up the soil before converting to a no-till system.

If you decide that tilling is best for your garden, come to A Tool Shed to find the right rototiller for your needs. We have a large selection of gardening and landscape equipment for rent , including tillers, aerators, levelers, seeders, and more. Visit our website or stop by one of our six equipment rental locations in San Jose and the surrounding areas to see everything we have to offer. If you have any questions, please call us today at (831) 359-4769. 

Your lawn probably looks the saddest it has all year, but it certainly doesn’t have to stay that way, especially with spring arriving in San Jose. With the right advice (and the right equipment), you can turn your lawn into a lush, green haven that will be the envy of the neighborhood. A Tool Shed supplies all the gardening and landscape equipment rentals you need, and we’d like to offer all of the advice you need as well. Here are some of the best tips for getting your lawn ready for spring and summer.

Cut Your Grass Low

If you have a warm-season lawn such as Bermuda, St. Augustine, or Zoysia grass, you will need to move that old, brown grass low to remove the dead stems and leaves that accumulated during the winter months. Heavy thatch prevents water and nutrients from reaching the roots. If you are not sure how to change the setting on your rental lawnmower, the staff here at A Tool Shed will be happy to show you.

Aerate Your Soil

Once you give your lawn a haircut, you will need to aerate it. Your local equipment rental store has aerators that you can borrow for the day. This machine uses steel tubes to take plugs of soil from the lawn. This allows water, air, and roots to penetrate compacted soil, which promotes healthy growth throughout the spring and summer months .

Stop Weeds in Their Track

Ideally you should apply a pre-emergence lawn weed preventer in late winter, but it’s never too early to battle weeds at the source. You can rent a seeder to disperse lawn weed preventer evenly. A word of caution; if you are sowing grass seeds this spring, don’t put down a pre-emergence treatment, as weed preventers keep grass seeds from coming up too.

From push mowers and aerators to seeders, edgers, and tillers, A Tool Shed has everything you need to keep your lawn and garden looking its best this spring and beyond. Visit any one of our six equipment rental stores in San Jose and the surrounding areas. For additional information about our tool and equipment rentals, call us at (831) 359-4769. 

If you love cooking as much as you love being outside, build an outdoor kitchen and bring your two passions together! With the right materials and the right knowledge, you can have the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. In this video from HGTV, you’ll learn what you need to build a beautiful outdoor kitchen. 

You can find everything you need to get the job done at A Tool Shed . We carry a huge selection of hand tools and power equipment for rent, including nail guns, circular saws, table saws, and more. Visit our website to see everything we have to offer, or stop by one of our six equipment rental locations in San Jose and the surrounding areas. If you have any questions about our tool and equipment rentals, call us at (831) 359-4769.