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Ray King of Montgomery, Alabama, was the lucky winner in our Cub Cadet Riding Mower Giveaway from the over 5,000 entries received. With three acres to mow, I’m sure he’ll will put the Cub Cadet iSeries ZTT42 riding mower, valued at $2,699, to good use. It features an 18 horsepower Kohler OHV engine, 360 degree Zero-Turn maneuverability, a 42” cutting width, and synchronized steering. Congratulations Ray and happy mowing!

Nature has a simple and effective process for feeding and enriching the earth. When plants die or drop their leaves, the organic matter decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil. During the winter, this layer of organic matter protects seeds from the cold, and in the spring it holds in moisture to encourage seed germination. If the layer is thick enough, it will discourage new growth and protect established plants.

Our Spring ’Stravaganza Lawn and Garden Giveaway was a big hit with over 2,000 entries! The lucky winner of a cornucopia of lawn and garden gadgets was Angela Watson of North Richland Hills, Texas. Congratulations Angela! This month we’re going all out by giving away a Cub Cadet Riding Mower worth $2,699. Enter by June 15th 2008. Who knows, you could be our next big winner!

Every spring, birdwatchers across the country welcome the return of hummingbirds as they migrate north. These tiny, beautiful birds are a delight to watch as they hover and dart throughout the garden, and the males put on quite a show as they protect their territory and attract mates. And while hummingbird feeders do provide nourishment to the energetic birds, let’s face it – an active feeder is a source of pure pleasure for gardeners and bird-lovers alike.

To the initiated, an aerator resembles a lawn mower only a little wider, squatter, and heavier. The undercarriage looks like a medieval torture device, with a spinning cylinder of rotating coring spikes, much like a round hair brush on steroids. The idea behind aerating your yard is to break up the compacted soil which in turn has several benefits for your grass.

The birds are singing and the grass is growing, so what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring and mark the launch of our new “Around the Yard” lawn and garden section at dannylipford.com than by giving away a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Lawn Tractor valued at $2,699! To enter, simply fill out the Cub Cadet Riding Mower Giveaway entry form. Entries will be accepted from May 1st through June 15th 2008, with the winner selected on June 16th.

Well pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden. Foundation plantings are lush and full, and blooming shrubs display their blossoms on shapely branches that accentuate each plant’s unique style.

Spring has officially arrived! To help you shake off those winter blues and get motivated to spruce things up around your yard we’re giving away a cornucopia of lawn and garden gizmos and gadgets including everything from solar powered lights to an electronic timer for your faucet. To enter, simply fill out the entry form on the right side of our Around the Yard section.