by aspire | Mar 4, 2026 | Buying Guides, Maintenance and Care, Product Comparisons
A leaf blower’s CFM refers to the amount of air the machine moves in one minute. In simple terms, the higher the CFM, the more air the blower pushes out and the more leaves it can move at once. When people ask what is CFM on a leaf blower, they’re really asking about...
by aspire | Jan 6, 2026 | Maintenance and Care, Buying Guides
Connecticut winters can be tough on gravel driveways. Unlike paved surfaces, gravel has a tendency to shift and lift during snow removal. Some snow blowers work well on asphalt and sidewalks, but on gravel they may pick up loose stone and send it flying with the snow....
by aspire | Dec 9, 2025 | Maintenance and Care, Buying Guides
Anyone who has lived in Connecticut for a few years knows how erratic the snowfall can be. We clear out a couple of inches one week and are faced with wet snow that falls overnight the next week. For most homeowners, the best snow blower might be a single-stage; they...
by aspire | Nov 12, 2025 | Maintenance and Care, Efficiency and Performance
There's nothing worse than waking up to fresh snow, bundling up, pulling the starter cord on your snow blower, and hearing nothing. A snow blower that won’t start can be a common headache for homeowners throughout Connecticut; some don't even prepare until that first...
by aspire | Sep 4, 2025 | Types of Lawn Mowers, Buying Guides, Maintenance and Care
Park City Power | Outdoor Power Experts Serving Fairfield County One of the most annoying small engine problems out there: your mower starts, then dies before you even get to mow. Before you call the pro or worse, get rid of your mower, let’s go through the most...
by aspire | Aug 1, 2025 | General Lawn Care, Maintenance and Care
Keeping hedges tidy and healthy is key to curb appeal, privacy, and plant vitality. But knowing when to trim hedges in Connecticut can be tricky. The best time to trim most hedges in Connecticut is late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. However,...