--- title: Little's Blog | Littles description: Littles blog --- [X Close](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles#) ## About the Author # Meet Littles --- --- Littles - our current owners are the third generation to work in the business, and several fourth-generation family members are in the business as well. ## Posts by Littles ### [How To Safely Operate, Store And Care For Commercial Mowers](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-to-safely-operate-store-and-care-for-commercial-mowers) When you run a landscaping business, your crew and mowers are your biggest investments. Keeping your employees safe and mowers running smoothly is essential for staying on schedule, ensuring client satisfaction and avoiding unnecessary costs. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-to-safely-operate-store-and-care-for-commercial-mowers) Posted Jul 12, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Landscaping Business](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/landscaping-business), [Commercial Lawn Equipment](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/commercial-lawn-equipment) ### [How To Safely Operate, Store And Care For Your Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-to-safely-operate-store-and-care-for-your-mower) You get busy and rush, you get distracted, you tell yourself you’ll do it next time — we’ve all been there. But lawn mowers cause over 80,000 trips to the emergency room every year. And they can hurt your wallet if you don’t store and maintain them properly. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-to-safely-operate-store-and-care-for-your-mower) Posted Jul 05, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Equipment safety](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/equipment-safety) ### [How The Right Lawn Care Equipment Can Grow Your Landscaping Business](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-the-right-lawn-care-equipment-can-grow-your-landscaping-business) Whether you’re starting a new landscaping business or looking to expand, having the right equipment is essential for getting the jobs and clients you want. With so much to consider beyond mowers, we’ve put this list together to help you prioritize your needs. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/how-the-right-lawn-care-equipment-can-grow-your-landscaping-business) Posted Jun 28, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Landscaping Business](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/landscaping-business), [Commercial Lawn Equipment](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/commercial-lawn-equipment) ### [Does Your Maintenance Schedule Need A Checkup?](https://www.relittle.com/blog/does-your-maintenance-schedule-need-a-checkup) Most of us have experienced going out to cut the lawn and having our mower not start or perform poorly. With life as busy as it is, it’s easy to neglect regular maintenance.  Having a schedule and sticking to it throughout the year is an easy way to avoid those frustrating surprises. Here are some quick tips whether you’re a DIYer or use a professional maintenance service. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/does-your-maintenance-schedule-need-a-checkup) Posted Jun 21, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Residential Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/residential-mower), [Equipment safety](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/equipment-safety) ### [5 Landscaping Hacks For A Better Lawn This Spring](https://www.relittle.com/blog/5-landscaping-hacks-for-a-better-lawn-this-spring) Spring is here and our eyes are turning to our lawns. No need to stress – we’ve put together some tips to make sure your lawn looks its best this year. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/5-landscaping-hacks-for-a-better-lawn-this-spring) Posted Apr 27, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Landscaping Tips](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/landscaping-tips) ### [Is It Time To Upgrade Your Mower?](https://www.relittle.com/blog/is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-mower) It’s not always easy to decide whether upgrading your mower makes sense, but several factors can help. We’ve put together a list of questions you can ask yourself based on what our customers ask us most often. Whether you’re considering a walk-behind, riding, zero-turn or stand-on mower, these tips will provide some clarity. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-mower) Posted Apr 20, 2023 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Buying A Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/buying-a-mower) ### [10.5 Tips For Log Splitter Safety](https://www.relittle.com/blog/10.5-tips-for-log-splitter-safety) If you enjoy an occasional fire in the living room fireplace or backyard fire pit, it’s no big deal to split the wood you need with an axe or maul. If you use firewood for heating, though, or even if you just enjoy the sight and smell of burning wood on a regular basis, you’ve probably considered investing in a log splitter. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/10.5-tips-for-log-splitter-safety) Posted Oct 05, 2017 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Equipment safety](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/equipment-safety) ### [3 Ways To Customize Your John Deere Gator](https://www.relittle.com/blog/3-ways-to-customize-your-john-deere-gator) The point of a utility vehicle is right there in the name: it’s all about utility and getting the job done. Like a Swiss army knife, a utility vehicle comes in different sizes, and it’s designed to be used for all kinds of tasks in a variety of conditions. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/3-ways-to-customize-your-john-deere-gator) Posted Sep 28, 2017 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Gator Utility Vehicles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/gator-utility-vehicles) ### [10 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying A John Deere Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/10-questions-you-should-ask-before-buying-a-john-deere-mower) If you’re in the market for a new mower, you should consider your options carefully before buying. Today, there are hundreds of mowers to choose from, each one designed for different landscaping needs. Explore the ten questions you should ask both yourself and a lawn equipment expert before buying a John Deere mower. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/10-questions-you-should-ask-before-buying-a-john-deere-mower) Posted Jun 29, 2017 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Buying A Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/buying-a-mower) ### [Maintenance Schedule: Keep Your Commercial Landscaping Fleet Purring](https://www.relittle.com/blog/maintenance-schedule-keep-your-commercial-landscaping-fleet-purring) Summer is here, and your [commercial landscaping business](https://content.relittle.com/blog/how-to-ensure-high-lawn-equipment-roi-for-your-landscaping-business) is hitting its busiest time of the year. Is your fleet ready to withstand the wear and tear of the busy season? Daily use is hard on commercial lawn equipment. And every time you have to take your equipment into a service professional, downtime causes a loss in productivity and profits. [ ... Read more](https://www.relittle.com/blog/maintenance-schedule-keep-your-commercial-landscaping-fleet-purring) Posted Jun 15, 2017 | Author [Littles](https://www.relittle.com/blog/author/littles), tagged in [Mower Maintenance](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/mower-maintenance), [Commercial Lawn Equipment](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/commercial-lawn-equipment) [![7 Tips To Avoid Expensive Lawn Mower Repairs Discover How To Keep Your Mower Running Like New ACCESS MY TIP SHEET](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1919990/1c934594-a5e4-4930-a387-ce76b40ff9d4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1919990/1c934594-a5e4-4930-a387-ce76b40ff9d4) ### Blog Topics - [Commercial Lawn Equipment](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/commercial-lawn-equipment) - [Equipment safety](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/equipment-safety) - [Landscaping Business](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/landscaping-business) - [Residential Mowers](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/residential-mowers) - [Buying A Mower](https://www.relittle.com/blog/topic/buying-a-mower) ### Popular Posts [![Experience The Power Of John Deere In Action Schedule a test drive](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1919990/f284618b-c3f3-4c4f-8958-6f3bbe83ba18.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1919990/f284618b-c3f3-4c4f-8958-6f3bbe83ba18) FEATURED PODCAST ![ Littles Podcast](https://www.relittle.com/hubfs/blog-podcast-update.jpg) John Deere takes a deeper dive into stories from agriculture, rural life, history, art...if it has a connection to the land, we’ll talk about it in “On Life and Land” podcast. 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