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Here are a few tools and implements that can help you get the job done. Tractor Attachments If you need to remove lots of smaller rocks, a variety of tractor attachments are available to help you get the job done.

You may need help to move the vine once it is excavated.Lay the roots on a large piece of burlap and wrap them in the material. Transplanting mature grapevines would practically take a backhoe, and digging out an old grapevine will require back breaking...

By Lisa Munniksma and Karri Sandino (Photos courtesy tractor manufacturers) This year's National Farm Machinery Show brought out throngs of farm owners, agricultural employees and people who just appreciate farm machinery in all forms.

Refusing to forfeit such a beautiful (and expensive if purchased at this size) tree, my husband and I delved into the world of landscaping do's and don'ts. If you can't find a consistent recommendation from reputable online sources, call your local nursery...

Imagine you're trying to clear a field for one of your farming projects. For large projects, you might be better off bringing in a professional to help. Stump grinders exist as tractor attachments as well, saving you from having to maintain a separate...

Because these aren't overly common chores, you may want to consider renting these implements on an as-needed basis to save a little cash. During wet months, those unpaved roads can become uneven or rutted, and gravel will tend to push to the outside of...

Occasionally a dormant bud will become active and sprout from the burl itself.Questioning the stimulus of this abnormality will produce many opinions. Redwood burls found for sale are cut from privately owned lands in California or found after spring...

First, you need to know when the right time of year is to transplant lemon trees and, even then, lemon tree transplanting is a tricky prospect. Mature lemon trees in the landscape will generally not fare well being transplanted.

They then put cross braces in the large gap to not only support the weight of the roof but also to provide nailers for securing the new roofing materials. Protruding nails either ripped through the other shingles or held them aloft.

An ivy-covered wall? Perhaps the best method, short of a backhoe, is to paint the cut surfaces of the trunks and roots with a very strong herbicide rated for killing brush.Another concern for the spread of ivy in forested area, as well as for trees in...

Subcompact Tractor While the smallest of subcompact tractors are similar in appearance to garden tractors, this is where the similarities end: Subcompacts are much more capable for farm chores, and in many cases, the line between the two classifications...

When roofing a house, it's not always necessary to put sheeting below the metal, but my husband and I opted to go this route in case we decided to switch to another roofing material later.

Another option is to dig them up using a spade or something larger like a backhoe attachment on a tractor; this, of course, will leave holes that need to be filled in, and the roots of these small trees can be surprisingly large and thoroughly attached...

As a hobby farmer, buying a tractor might be your first major purchase outside of the land itself, and you want the experience to be a positive one. Mechanical Front-wheel Drive (MFWD) This can be found in tractors with differently sized front and rear...

Do not add gravel or any other type of material that is meant to aid drainage as these actually impede drainage. Use a gardening fork to scrape the inside walls of the hole to loosen the soil, making it easier for the roots to penetrate.

With the possible exception of a barn, nothing says “farm” quite like a tractor, and for good reason: They're hard-working, powerful machines critical for many serious farm tasks.

Can you divide maiden grass? The root ball has to come out for a successful division.Dig several inches around the crown of the plant in order to capture the edges of the root zone, then dig under the root mass and pull it all out.

Horsepower This is a numerical measurement of a tractor's power, and the only one of these tractor terms that doesn't describe a physical aspect of the machine. A tractor with this transmission can be easier to drive and control.

Another option for smaller garden is a fence of wood, 1 inch wide, with spaces between of like size set vertically on wood framework with sturdy posts driven into the ground.When attempting to work against nature by attempting to maintain lawns or ornamental...

Blades Snow removal blades come in two varieties: V-shaped and straight. This is another application where the high power/slow speed can overheat an engine, unless it's liquid-cooled or equipped with an oil cooler.

The first hay was cut on May 23 and chopping began on May 24. The last of the hay was baled October 13, and we started bringing heifers and dry cows home from the summer pastures the next week.

Being a frugal fixer (tightwad, penny-pincher, etc.), I thought I could make the same thing using a roll of old landscape cloth and my sewing machine for much less than she had paid.

To help determine the frost line in your region, look at your local building codes to see how deep foundations and support columns must be set. During extreme winters in northern U.S. gardening zones, the ground can freeze down to several feet, especially...

Cynthia Gigandet, marketing assistant for compact tractors at John Deere, agrees. For small gardens, a tiller is generally sufficient, but for larger operations of a half-acre or more—say sweet corn or pumpkins—patch-cultivators, discs, plows and...

As I didn't know anyone who knew anything about old roses, I went to the library.It turned out that the mid-1990s, when I was discovering old roses, was a time when many people were rediscovering old roses and there were several books and organizations...

I could mention renting a backhoe, but since this is a thrifty pond, I suggest two people with two big shovels.Not only is it the cheapest section of the program, but it is the most crucial that you do it right.

Day warns that any and all compaction affects roots, regardless of soil type or species of tree. Where the soil is light and fluffy, the roots stretch and explore. They are a major part of the rehabilitation as their roots spread and change the structure...