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Made in Germany for over 70 years, Krcher pressure washers are ten times more searched-for than the next most popular brand. They range from the portable K2 Compact (reviewed below) to this big, heavy and very powerful K7, which must be regarded as the big daddy of domestic pressure washers although its not necessarily the right choice for everyone.

The heavy weight comes from the motor and components needed to deliver the immense 180 bars of pressure. I found it very difficult to manoeuvre on its two wheels but once in place, it can largely sit in one spot the pressure from the end of the 10m hose is high enough to clean large areas of decking or patio extremely quickly. I attacked a decades-old, grime-encrusted garden table for just 20 seconds and it came up looking brand new.

The wand although you may prefer to think of it as a rifle has three nozzles which you twist to select: a low pressure spray for applying detergent, a high pressure, spinning dirt blaster jet (youll use this with the patio cleaner attachment, bought separately) and a vario jet which lets you choose between six settings for different jobs like decking, paving or car cleaning. Theres also a Boost function which adds an extra 15 bar for 30 seconds. Its like getting a power-up on Mario Kart.

The K7 along with other models at the top of the Krcher range comes with Smart Control, linking it to a phone app. Being old, Im generally against that kind of thing but this app is helpful. Tell it what youre cleaning car, bike, wood, glass, stone and so on and it will tell you what attachment and what settings to use and how to get the best results step by step.

A foot-wide patio cleaner attachment is sold separately for 121.99, along with a bottle of patio detergent which slots neatly into a feeder dock on the main unit. Together theyre a formidable force. Every sweep of the circular cleaner head reveals a foot of sparkling fresh decking or paving, like waving a massive magic wand - just make sure theres somewhere for the dirty water to run off onto.

When youre done the hose winds up, the power cord fits in a mesh bag and the lance slots into a clasp. Its all very neat: only the big patio cleaner head doesnt have a slot. So although its a big unit, the K7 doesnt take up too much space in the garage.

In all honesty, a less powerful washer like the 145 bar Krcher K5 or the 130 bar Krcher K4 is enough for most household jobs and some come bundled with soft car-cleaning attachments, which this doesnt. But I had to make it the overall winner because, for anyone asking what is the best pressure washer? this is it.

Also, in all honesty, because Im addicted to the power. They say that to a man with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. The same with the K7. Give it a week and there wont be a single thing in your garden you havent blasted and youll be knocking on your neighbours doors asking to do theirs.

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Summer is on the way and if youre looking to spruce up your outdoor space ahead of the season, we found a ton of cant-miss deals to shop at Amazon now.

Amazons hidden outlet is always jam-packed with impressive discounts, and we picked out the best patio and garden deals to shop. Shoppers can save up to 50 percent on outdoor furniture like loveseats and deck boxes, decor, and gardening tools, including hoses and lawn trimmers. Read on to see our full list of top picks, which start at just $18, but act fast to grab them while discounts (and inventory) last in the outlet.

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Are you sick of backyard clutter? This best-selling deck box is a godsend and its $50 off at the moment. The unit has a spacious, 150-gallon interior compartment to comfortably house outdoor cushions, toys, gardening equipment, pool supplies, and anything else thats taking up space on your patio.

Its made from durable resin thats both weatherproof and fade-resistant, according to the brand. That means you can leave it out year round without worrying about water damage or bleaching from the sun. Plus, it has a lockable lid that doubles as extra seating when its closed.

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The best deal we found in the outlet belongs to this tabletop fire pit, which is currently going for $18 thanks to a 50 percent discount. The unit is ideal for small outdoor spaces, or for anyone who doesnt want to deal with the upkeep of a full-sized fire pit. It emits a smokeless, controlled flame that you can use for tabletop s'mores or a cozy ambiance.

The fire pit has a securely protected, 360-degree design that ignites fire at the top but keeps oxygen flowing at the bottom, so you wont have to continuously stoke the flames. Its compatible with both pellets and wood pieces, and it has a built-in ashtray that protects your furniture from smokey messes.

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More than 3,000 Amazon shoppers bought this portable hammock this month so dont wait to add it to your cart. The double hammock is made from breathable cotton and is designed to fit two people. It comes with a sturdy steel frame thats collapsible and easy to transport, which means you can bring it along to the beach, park, campsite, and more this summer. The ends of the hammock securely tie to the frame, giving the unit an impressive weight capacity of 450 pounds.

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Q: I recently moved and I only have a small patio, but I want to grow some fruit and vegetables this summer. What edibles would grow well over the summer in pots?

A: While most people think they need to have large gardens to grow vegetables, there are now many cultivars of popular edible plants that have been bred to grow in containers and smaller spaces.

Because its early June, your best bet would be to find cultivars of warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and eggplant that stay relatively small and compact. Most herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, and dill are also well-suited to container growing. While strawberries will grow well in containers, there are new cultivars of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries that stay small.

Be sure to read cultivar descriptions to make sure you will have enough space for each plant, and note that all these plants do best with at least six hours of sun, consistent watering, and regular feeding.

Write to the Missouri Botanical Gardens Center for Home Gardening at plantinformation@mobot.org or the Horticulture Answer Service, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110.

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For years now, rattan furniture has remained popular both indoors and outdoors, and its definitely not going away anytime soon (even professional interior designers say so!). Unlike other materials frequently used to make outdoor furniture, rattan patio furniture is versatile enough to fit almost any vision, regardless of trendy aesthetics or style. Plus, rattan patio furniture is perhaps the easiest outdoor furniture to take care of; you can easily fix broken strands with epoxy glue, clean it with nothing more than mild soap and water, and yes, you can even paint on it, too.

Because Amazon is undoubtedly one of the best places to buy outdoor furniture online, we did some research and discovered the best rattan patio furniture deals worth shopping right now. From dining tables and chairs to comfy sectionals, each of these rattan picks will add comfort style, and of course, more seating to your outdoor space. And thanks to potential savings of up to 63 percent, prices start at just $90.

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For a subtle nod to rattan, this outdoor dining set effortlessly mixes textures and materials by pairing the wicker chairs with a solid acacia wood table and matching bench. (By the way, wicker is the weave, rattan is the actual material.) It comes with four chairs and a 63-inch long bench that can seat two people or up to three kids. The teak-finished table and bench introduce another material into the fold for extra contrast, as the frames on both are made of matte black metal thats sturdy and long-lasting. All in all, it seats up to six people (again, maybe seven if you have kids), and the table itself spans 33 by 70 by 29.5 inches, providing ample space for dishes, food, and even board game night.

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An Amazon best-seller in the patio furniture category, this popular three-piece set is a quick and affordable way to add some extra seating to your outdoor space. With two comfortable wicker chairs and a small rattan coffee table that nestles in between, its the perfect bistro set for intimate conversions over a shared charcuterie board. Of course, its completely waterproof, quick and easy to assemble upon delivery, and the table comes with a tempered glass top that conveniently wipes clean with water. Both chairs come with a sponge-filled cushion thats easy on the rear, too, and the covers can be removed whenever they need a deep cleaning.

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This best-selling patio sofa is on major markdown right now, despite being able to accommodate as many as six people at once. A steal like this could easily go for over $700, so if youre looking to add the most amount of seating as possible for the lowest cost possible, this is your chance. The U-shaped sectional is modular, meaning that each piece stands alone and can be rearranged to your liking. It also comes with a tempered-glass top coffee table that measures 28.75 by 25.5 by 12.5 inchesa convenient size for holding everyones drinks and even a few hors doeuvres, too. The sofas rattan construction has all the markers youd look for in the material, including UV resistance, weather resistance, and waterproofing. Even the removable cushion covers are water repellent, so this entire set really can withstand all types of weather, all season long.

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This gorgeous five-piece set is beloved by customers, and has more than 1,500 five-star ratings to prove it. For less than $350, you get two large, comfy chairs, a table with shelving, and two pull-out style ottomans to relax your feet on. The wicker weave on this set combines multiple colors of rattan, which gives it even more texture and dimension for an expensive Hamptons-esque flair. The rattan is waterproof and UV-resistant, therefore able to withstand all weather conditions, and because the ottomans tuck neatly underneath each chair, the entire set is space-saving, too.

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Applications are now open for businesses to apply for the Sidewalk Patio Program.

The Sidewalk Patio Program is a new initiative that enables local businesses to expand their outdoor dining and seating areas onto public sidewalks and roadways, thereby creating lively communal spaces that encourage social interaction and foster a sense of community.

It is designed to invigorate the downtown core, promote economic growth, and enhance civic pride, supporting Councils Strategic Priorities of Quality of Life and Innovative Efficiencies & Economic Readiness.

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Local businesses interested in participating can now find specific information, application details, and the necessary form on the City's webpage. To access this information, visitcityofgp.com/sidewalk-patio-program.

Restaurants, bars, and cafes with a valid business licence and compliance with AGLC standards are welcome to participate in this program. Businesses may choose from four options provided and create a lively outdoor space for your customers:

For more information on the Sidewalk Patio Program and how to apply, contact Access GP by calling 311 or emailinginfo@cityofgp.com.

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INDIANAPOLIS As one construction project begins on Indys south side, a few more are underway in Fishers and Carmel.

We did not realize we would have so much road construction around us, Gina Roesnow, owner of A2Z Caf, said.

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The restaurant is a slice of heaven for Tom and Gina Rosenow, who say they opened the restaurant almost 9 years ago, but recently Gina says construction is impacting her bottom line.

We are down anywhere from 25% on weekdays and the weekends its the same, Roesnow added.

Both 96th street and Hazel Dell Parkway are under construction, the main thoroughfares used to get to the cafe.

Both projects are conducted by the City of Fishers and City of Carmel respectively. Even the ongoing construction on 465 is making it difficult for her customers to get to her restaurant.

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We are shortening hours just half an hour to 2 p.m. We are going to shorten our menu which is pretty extensive and eliminate things that are a little bit more pricey to us just to maintain, Rosenow told WRTV on Tuesday.

Rosenow says this is a tough reality after surviving COVID and inflation.

My food quality is still there, my service is still here, the only thing thats missing is access, Roosenow explained.

She is just hopeful that customers will take the extra time to detour to the restaurant.

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Hopefully we will still be open in June, Rosenow concluded.

WRTV reached out to the City of Fishers at the time, we didnt hear back.

City of Carmel released a statement on the construction to WRTV.

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Due to construction in New Orleans Square and Critter Country at Disneyland, some offerings in the area will temporarily close.

The bridge connecting New Orleans Square and Star Wars: Galaxys Edge will temporarily close beginning on July 8. Guests can access Star Wars: Galaxys Edge via the Frontierland entrance.

The Disneyland Railroad station in New Orleans Square is unavailable for boarding and unloading, but the train continues to move through the station. Guests who need an accessible entrance can use the Mickeys Toontown and Tomorrowland stations.

Hungry Bear Restaurant will close for kitchen refurbishments beginning on July 8. The nearby restrooms will also close. The nearest restrooms are in Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxys Edge.

Davey Crocketts Explorer Canoes and the Critter Country Fruit Cart will also temporarily close beginning on July 8.

Popcorn and churro carts in the area may be temporarily relocated during construction.

In New Orleans Square, The Haunted Mansion is closed for a grounds expansion. Most of Critter Country is closed for changes to match Tianas Bayou Adventure, which is under construction between the lands.

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Francos Italian Restaurant is working on its new location in Ocala, Florida. (Staff photo)

An Italian restaurant hopes to breathe new life into a space that formerly housed an iconic Ocala restaurant for over 50 years.

Francos Italian Restaurant is currently under construction at 1801 E Silver Springs Boulevard in the Ocala Center shopping plaza.

Owned by Franco Esposito, the new restaurant will serve authentic Italian cuisine when it opens at the beginning of August. The restaurant will not offer liquor, but will serve beer and wine.

Francos will replace Loritos Italian Kitchen, which was sold in 2019 and closed its restaurant last summer after 53 years in operation.

In recent weeks, the restaurant has reported that the iconic wine bottle-shaped sign that sits adjacent to East Silver Springs Boulevard must be removed because it is too close to the roadway, according to city ordinance.

Esposito is hoping the owner of the property will preserve the sign and pass it along to the Lorito family, according to a statement issued by the business.

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When newcomers look across the acres of golf course greens at Lancaster Country Club, theres something Matt Wolfe hears time and again.

They always assume its fake, says Wolfe, who, as superintendent, is responsible for maintaining the golf course.

The grass is real. Its a playing surface that can handle golfers taking divots. Its a living organism with a team devoted to keep it alive. You fight dead grass, weeds and pests on a quarter-acre lawn? For the U.S. Womens Open, this teams managing a 110-acre course, some of which is mowed to a fraction of an inch and still healthy enough for world-class golfers. Dont forget the sites flooded five times this year alone.

The turf managers are scientists as well as artists who paint a scene. If things go as planned, their canvas will not be a lush, pretty picture.

Were hosting the best players in the world, and were going to challenge the best players in the world, says Josh Saunders, director of golf course operations. So when they step on the first tee, I want them to think that, this place looks dangerous, looks mean. Its going to be a tough test for them.

Josh Saunders gives us an in-depth look at course turf and playing surfaces for the upcoming U.S. Women's Open.

Danger aside, there are many reasons why this golf course turf is different from your lawn.

Lets start with the grass species. Cool-season grasses like bluegrass and ryegrass reign in home lawns for texture, color and growth. The country club course is dominated by bentgrass, which can be mowed low and doesnt need much pesticide or fertilizer, Wolfe says.

The course along New Holland Pike was designed by renowned architect William Flynn more than a century ago. With that heritage comes a mix of different grass species in the playing surface.

The bentgrass loves heat, Saunders says. With springs cool and damp weather, this species is finally waking up, he said two weeks from the start of the championship.

The record-setting heat in late April pushed a different grass, poa annua, to produce its first flush of seedheads. Afterwards, the grass takes a break and turns yellow.

Thats what Im battling now, he says. Its only an aesthetic thing. It has nothing to do with playability. Everythings fine. Everythings healthy. Its just an aesthetic aspect of how were going to look to 135,000 people who are going to be on property throughout the week.

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An influx of 80 volunteers over the weekend helped keep up with maintenance at the U.S. Women's Open.

Since the last championship, the clubs dealt with a pandemic, the death of a project manager during on-site renovations and historic flooding.

Focusing on the flooded turf during Tropical Depression Ida, patience is the way to recover, Saunders says. The Conestoga River, which runs through the course, reached its third-highest historic crest during that 2021 storm.

Youre maintaining a living organism, and its going respond, and its going to recover naturally on its own, Saunders says. So you have to be patient and not rush, rush the whole process of cleanup.

The grounds crew needs to understand the microclimates throughout the 27-hole course. Each area has different levels of shade, drainage and air flow. More than 500 trees were removed since the last championship, further changing these areas.

The team watches weather, scouts for signs of potential issues and takes steps to prevent problems. Dollar spot fungus, for example, can create sand dollar-sized patches of dead turf and thrives in wet grass. If rains in the forecast, pre-treating with a fungicide should help prevent an outbreak, Wolfe says.

On the insect side, the annual bluegrass weevil is an enemy for the abundant poa annua grass. The first generation of adults emerge around the time forsythia bloom, Wolfe says. Applying insecticide prevents them from laying eggs. But, if they miss the window and adults reproduce, the next generation of grubs have a grass buffet. The population grows along with the damage. Through the golf season, the team looks for signs of damage and digs into the soil to look for grubs smaller than a pencil eraser.

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Grounds crew members work on the bunkers at the 16th hole at Lancaster Country Club.

Work on the course has been ongoing with construction renovating bunkers, changing tees and expanding fairways. Over the winter, the team removed dead trees and repaired bridges.

On April 1, as plants throughout the course started waking up, the turf team turned to the big event. Theyre looking for turf thats dense, vigorous and upright, with a good color. This is not the time to irrigate the entire course at once. Limiting water makes a firm and fast surface for the golfers and prevents disease.

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Its a delicate balance. Too much water, and the roots become shallow and not resilient. Too little water brings other issues.

You want to keep the grass searching for water, Wolfe says.

Usually, he has a team of 25 to 30 people during the busy season. This year, a team of 20, including managers, prepped for the championship. The country club hires seasonal workers to boost the ranks through the federal H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program. Most of the employees are from Mexico and have worked on site for more than a decade, Wolfe says. Last year, eight seasonal workers started their work in Lancaster in April. This year, the start time lottery draw means seven workers will arrive weeks later, after the U.S. Womens Open is over.

The 2024 crew is smaller and includes three former golf course superintendents, turf school students and a few new hires who have never worked on a golf course.

An influx of 80 volunteers over the weekend helped. Every volunteer works in the industry so training wasnt an hurdle, a luxury in a tight labor market, Wolfe says.

During the tournament, staff and volunteers plan to meet at 4 a.m. and then mow, roll and adjust as the course setup shifts pin positions and tee locations. They need to wrap up by the time play starts at 6:45 a.m.

The rough is mowed to 3-4 inches; fairways to 0.4 inches; tees to 0.375 inches; approaches to 0.225 inches. The height of the greens is top-secret, Saunders says.

The team aims to make the playing surface as consistent as possible and only give greens enough moisture to survive the day for playability and health of the grass.

At 4 p.m., theyre back for a meal and then wait for play to end to prep the course for the next day. On the night shift, theyll check moisture levels and water with hoses where needed. In a few hours, theyll be back to do it again.

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