New Lawn Care Products For Spring

New features include an earth-friendly battery and a quick start option

CLEVELAND, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- For those itching to get started on
gardening after a long winter or looking to replace older equipment,
Troy-Bilt(R), a leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, offers two
new trimmers to help manicure your lawn and garden.

Brand new this year is the TB57, Troy-Bilt's first lithium ion string trimmer.
Weighing 7 pounds with three times the life of a regular battery, this trimmer
operates on an earth-friendly, rechargeable lithium ion battery, releasing
zero emissions into the environment. The TB57 has a 20-volt battery and runs
on full power at 8,000 RPMs for up to one full hour, which makes trimming
edges of sidewalks, driveways and beds a manageable task. This unit is priced
at $199 and available at your local Lowe's(R) and at www.troybilt.com.

For a quick start option, the TB539E gas trimmer features Press2Start(TM)
which eliminates manually pulling the cord to start the unit. Plug the starter
into an electrical outlet, then the trimmer unit to the starter, push the
button and start trimming - it's just that easy. The TB539E is easy to
operate, with an ergonomic, curved shaft providing a clear view of the
trimming area. Depending on the job, this unit can be easily transformed into
a blower, edger, hedge trimmer, pole saw and more. The TB539E is priced at
$199 and available at your local Lowe's and at www.troybilt.com.

Tips to garden green and save money

-- Make your own compost. Pick a designated area with equal amounts of
sun
and shade; grab discarded plant materials, and alternately layer
shredded leaves, wood chips, soil and vegetative matter. Turn the pile
every two weeks and when heat radiates from the center, the healthy
compost and is ready to be tilled into your garden.
-- Conserve water by using a rain container. To catch rain water, use a
large, sturdy barrel, available at your local home improvement stores,
and add a spigot for easy draining. Find a place where you can easily
reroute the gutter and place underneath to capture rain water. When
it's not raining, make sure to close the lid to prevent mosquitoes
and other bugs from contaminating the water.
-- Plant a vegetable garden. Save on groceries by planting your own
garden.
Make a list of vegetables and herbs you frequently purchase and start
there. If you don't have a lot of space, think window gardens or
large container gardens. Pick a spot with full sun and add organic
material to replenish nutrients in the soil. For first-time gardeners,
use a Troy-Bilt electric cultivator to till in matter. Then, plot your
plant layout, leaving enough room for plants to grow and start
planting.
Remember to stake plants like tomatoes and beans to help them grow.
-- Create your own planters. Recycle containers around the house for new
and personally designed planters. Round up old paint cans, vases,
cinder
blocks or cottage cheese containers, add holes for drainage and
decorate
using colorful paints, beads and stones. Invite kids to join in and
give
them their own plant to nurture - a great way to get green thumbs
started early.

SOURCE Troy-Bilt

Michelle Venorsky of Marcus Thomas LLC, +1-216-514-4567,
mvenorsky@marcusthomasllc.com