Green Thoughts: On the edge Aug 13, 2008
Often, the most obsessive gardeners are the most compulsive, and best, edgers. Mulch in motion also is a reason to edge. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Driveway Makeovers to Boost Your Curb Appeal Jul 13, 2008
To protect stains from coming back, coat the sidewalk and adjacent pavers or edgers with Krystal Brilliance, a waterbased clear acrylic sealer. Stop and Smell the Roses. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
'Pacific Ocean Blue' reissue captures Wilson's promise and pain Jun 18, 2008
Pacific Ocean Blue' reissue captures Wilson's promise and pain - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Some mowers aren't such a gas for the environment May 16, 2008
As a result, gas-powered mowers and other lawn tools (trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers) continue to blast into the air significant amounts of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. When those substances react to sunlight, they create ground-level ozone, a key ingredient of smog. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Going green can save money and the planet May 2, 2008
Black r, Toro and Homelite are among the manufacturers of battery-powered yard tools, from edgers to blowers to line trimmers. Related: The American Lawn Mower Co., , of Shelbyville, Ind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Faces of the lost, found at last Mar 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Young and brave the crew of HMAS Sydney at Circular Quay in February 1941. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wreck sites given legal protection Mar 18, 2008
Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah is the sad song for the iTunes generation, writes Geoff Edgers. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Paving the path of least resistance Aug 25, 2007
Use old bricks as edgers and new bricks where there's heavy traffic. If you choose gravel, get the small stuff - ask for quarter-inch, or 0. (Globe and Mail)
An organic impact Aug 7, 2007
Pollution created by gas-powered mowers and edgers, gas and oil used by mowers, heavy use of water, and chemical fertilizers make lawns an intense use of land and puts a strain on the environment, Meyerle said. Urban Options' organic garden is a small-scale example of permaculture, where a variety of plants all work together as they would in nature to create a model ecosystem based on how the earth works naturally, Meyerle said. (The State News, MI)
Photo essay: Resting in peace Jun 27, 2007
Perhaps it's the sound of the distant sprinkler -- or the cawing of the crows -- coupled with the dim engine hum of the mowers or the click-click of the groundskeepers' edgers. Alta Mesa -- resting place of Palo Altans of yore -- is a place to slow down and smell the newly mown grass, while contemplating the fleeting nature of life and remembering the dead. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Play the board with top pair Jun 21, 2007
Globe staffer Geoff Edgers contributed. Names can be reached at names@ or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
Grow Native the logical solution to many home landscape problems Apr 27, 2007
Because native planting will require less maintenance with conventional gasoline-fueled lawn equipment (lawn mowers, weed edgers and leaf blowers) there will be less air pollution. That can lead to an improved air quality. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
From violence comes art, for their sake Apr 24, 2007
Exhibitionist blog: Geoff Edgers covers the arts. More. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
They include Colleen Bickman, Chapel, Adele Earnshaw, Melanie Fain, Lindsey Foggett, Susan Fox, Joe Garcia, Carol Heiman-Greene, Lee Kromschroeder, Susan Labouri, Denis Milhomme, Gregg Murray, Wendell Perry, Anne Peyton, Don Rambadt, Karen Siek, Jerry Simchuk, Debbie Edgers Sturges, Truong Buu Giam, Dustin Van Wechel, Vaughan, Victoria Wilson-Schultz, David A. Wirth, Terry Woodall and Simone Wright. The 14th Annual Reflections of Nature show is dedicated in memory of Janice Griffiths in... (North County Times)
The wonder years Apr 21, 2007
EXHIBITIONIST BLOG: Geoff Edgers covers arts news. CALENDAR: Event information. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Bold strokes color his world Apr 19, 2007
Exhibitionist: Geoff Edgers covers art news. More. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Unattended, garden costs can grow sky-high Apr 1, 2007
You and your neighbor don't really each need your own lawnmowers, edgers, tillers, leaf blowers, and the like. If you co-op these things, you can afford better equipment. (Boston Globe)
ART's Woodruff: Challenges remain Jan 7, 2007
Geoff Edgers can be reached at. For more arts news, go to. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Painting a picture of Puerto Rico's early masters in Mi Puerto Rico'' show at Worcester Art Museum Jan 4, 2007
Exhibitionist: The Globe's Geoff Edgers covers the arts. More. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Energy of the street fills 'Electric Wasteland: Urban Art From L.A.' Dec 22, 2006
Exhibitionist blog:: The Globe's Geoff Edgers covers art news. More. (Boston Globe)
Picking up the pieces Dec 7, 2006
Geoff Edgers can be reached at. Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Wrapped around her finger Oct 9, 2006
Movies Restaurants Food Calendar Music Theater/Arts TV Books Celebrity news Games. It's no surprise that Yvonne Markowitz was recently named the first jewelry curator at the Museum of Fine Arts. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Plowing into Oxford Sep 29, 2006
While Tractor Supply does sell parts for large farm tractors, the equipment they sell are lawn tractors and smaller mowers, along with chain saws, edgers and similar size equipment. "It's more with the hobby farmer in mind. Our store is just targeted around them," Blailock said. (Oxford Tribune, PA)
Sources of timber blocked Sep 19, 2006
From there, the cants are moved through a bewildering series of re-saws, edgers, graders and scanners, where workers with decades of experience operate computer systems meant to squeeze every last bit of profitable product from each log. Fueling the entire operation are "decks" of logs piled up on the 80-acre site. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Our World Is an Increasingly Noisy Place Jul 10, 2006
Lawn services arrive shortly after sunrise, plying industrialsized mowers, edgers, weed whackers and leaf blowers on residential yards. Boom cars rumble down streets at all hours, disgorging bass-drenched sound at punishingly high volume. (The Ledger)
Court and spark Jul 1, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. Forget the Laker girls, with names like GiGi and Nikki and Britten. (Boston Globe)
Out is In: Outdoor kitchens Jul 1, 2006
"If you are going to be entertaining in your yard you want your grass to be green, pretty and groomed. But remember, it takes time when you start on your lawn for you to get to the grooming stage," said Cahoon, whose company sells everything from small push mowers to fast, zero-turn riding mowers as well as leaf blowers and edgers for the flower beds. "Trees also need to be pruned so they are not shaggy and in the way," Cahoon said, adding that some saws can reach heights of 9 to 10 feet so that... (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
Bermuda triangle Apr 30, 2006
If you don't, then edgers can help your lawn appear manicured ... Edgers come in two styles ... Stick edgers basically have the blade and wheel at one end of a stick and the handle at the opposite end. (Fresno Bee -- Real Estate)
'On Broadway' filming set to begin Apr 19, 2006
Geoff Edgers of the Globe staff contributed. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Terps up! Maryland women stun Duke, win title Apr 5, 2006
Save 20 percent on window boxes, edgers, planters, potting tools and more. Full game version $19. (Seattle Times)
