Best Used Pickup Trucks

So how do you put a farm truck to proper use? It doesn't even necessarily have to be a truck, though a truck often is preferable. Farm trucks with four-wheel drive can also be tremendously valuable in the winter or during wet, muddy weather.

When we go hiking in the woods we see ancient crumbling mills all over the place. I've owned a lot of different cars and trucks in my lifetime, and I'm happy to report that this Vespa is my favorite vehicle among them all.

“Subjecting family farmers and ranchers to costly requirements is an unnecessary burden we cannot afford.” A 90-day extension to the current bill has been approved through June 30, 2012, while the House finishes revisions to the bill.

Shutterstock Engine Type Choosing between gas and diesel engines is more a matter of preference than utility. Although they might appear the same to the casual observer, trucks have different abilities when it comes to towing heavy trailers.

Citronella is a tall tropical grass closely related to lemongrass. Rubbing citronella oil or crushed leaves on the hair or on the fur of a pet can help reduce the chance of lice coming from an infested person or animal.Citronella can also be used in automatic...

When used appropriately, fertilizers can improve soil texture, promote healthy growth, and increase yields.Fertilizers can mean larger yields in a vegetable garden.Gardeners use fertilizers to provide additional nutrition to plants.

Commercially it has spread to Hawaii as a market crop for flower growers, and Pahoa, on the Big Island of Hawaii, bills itself as "the anthurium capital of the world." The plant has broad, flat leaves and produces a heart-shaped spathe that passes for...

The flowers of this plant contain 12 antiseptic compounds that are active against many microorganisms that cause not only respiratory problems but sore throat, flu and pneumonia. Honeysuckle has also been burned as an incense throughout the world since...

The dried cakes were then sliced and fried, eaten raw or used to thicken stews. This mesquite herbal soap can still be found today for “macho” hair in parts of Mexico. Mesquite meal is also used to make flat bread or fermented with a mix of water...

This makes it easy to use, but it also means that you need to anchor it well. You can also cover plants during harsh weather that could damage them, like hail.When using horticultural fleece, just remember that it is extremely lightweight.

Goat manure is virtually odorless and is beneficial for the soil.This manure contains adequate amounts of the nutrients that plants need for optimal growth, especially when the goats have bed in stalls.

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Workers handling the product are advised to wear heavy clothing and gloves to protect themselves from cuts and scrapes. Having read a thread here on DG about a fellow gardener who lost her thumb due an infection caused by a cut on her thumb that did not...

You can use the leaves for garnish or steep them in a tea that many claim eases digestive discomfort. Russian sage "Filigran" (Perovskia "Filigran") grows 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, featuring lacy silvery foliage, which looks decorative in...

Also, according to the website, lilacs can be placed in haunted houses to clear away bad energy and it also promotes clairvoyance, divination, peace, harmony and creativity. These fragrant plants feature heart-shaped leaves and come in several shades,...

Palm leaflets make excellent partitions and terraces. The inscription of horoscopes into palm leaves is a thriving tradition in modern day India. In this manner, palm leaves were transformed into resilient and waterproof writing material.

Growing 18 feet tall and 15 feet wide where it is hardy, USDA zones 7b through 10, the semi-evergreen plant can be pruned to have a central trunk. A species that grows in the Southeast and is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, Carolina ash (Fraxinus caroliniana)...

(Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 19, 2007. We'd then head home where Mom would make jelly and jam, or simply wash and freeze our harvest Your comments are welcome, but please be aware that authors of previously published...

Despite their common names, this species is not related to oranges or apples, but are members of the mulberry family. The thorny, deciduous trees on which hedge apples grow are long-lived and shrubby, with 3-to-6-inch-long tapering leaves and pale green...

The Department of Horticulture at Purdue University also asserts that banana leaves are effective for preventing the growth of ulcers and are a suitable diarrhea treatment: "The astringent ashes of the unripe peel and of the leaves are taken in dysentery...

It can be messy, however, so its placement in the landscape needs to be carefully considered.Spacing between mango trees should be 35 to 40 feet.parts of south Asia. In the United States, it is winter-hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness...

Herbs you plan to dry for long-term storage should be rinsed, shaken of excess water, then spread flat and evenly spaced to dry on a clean window screen in a cool, dark place. So, to relax the afternoon away with a fresh cup of chamomile tea, you need...

« More La Dolce Vita » Without the trellises the garden looks a bit more sophisticated and less rustic, but the trellises are just so useful. So, there's three reasons I use the bamboo trellises: To multiply the amount of crops that can grow in a given...

As I looked at my options, I was struck by the roof rafter's 24-inch centers. When I set out to tuck my workshop into an 8- by 12-foot shed, I knew I needed to plan to use all available space.

Sometimes apple cider vinegar is used in diet products to assist in breaking down fat. With a combination of enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins A, B and C, beta carotene and a wealth of others, cider vinegar naturally balances the skin's pH.Use large pieces...

Aeruginosa and B subtilis.Dried lanzones rinds contain a non-toxic resin proven to stop diarrhea, as noted on the Purdue University website. These are believed to fight bacterium such as C albicans, P.

They can reduce blood pressure and relieve diarrhea. The fragrance is said to elicit feelings of euphoria and heightened awareness.According to the Institute for Traditional Medicine, lotus seeds are beneficial to the spleen, kidney and heart.