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If you value your hearing (and who doesn't?), you want to avoid working long hours while taking in the never-ending growl of powerful engines. In other words, a pair of earmuffs with an NRR of 32 doesn't usually reduce noise by 32 decibels.

This article originally ran in the January/February 2016 issue of Hobby Farms. Use it to chip, scrape and pry away stubborn patches of snow. Walk-Behind Snow Blower This type of snowblower might give you a workout, but don't underestimate the snow-clearing...

Mist blowers are not recommended for heavy density groves. The only single application treatment is with dimethoate. Eriophyid mites are different than other mites, such as. Rosette bud mites then feed at the top of the shoots, which distorts the bud,...

Wheelbarrow Once you've raked all of your leaves into piles, you'll need some way to move them to a better location, and a wheelbarrow can be the perfect tool. Leaf Sweeper These machines—which can be pushed from behind or towed behind a tractor depending...

Procumbens, also goes by the name Allegheny spurge. To encourage the most vigorous growth, however, you can clip the tips of actively growing stems. ‘Variegata' or ‘Silver Edge' has leaves with a more frosty grayish-green color and an irregular white...

Often known as fake grass or artificial turf, artificial lawn grass is constructed of synthetic fibers that are devised to mimic the feel and appearance of a natural lawn. A vinegar mixture also works as a disinfectant.

As they feed on the leaves, the caterpillars roll them up and tie them together with silk. These are organic insecticides that have minimal impact on the environment. Since they feed mainly on decaying parts of the plant, their feeding practices don't...

Throwing snowballs was better when hiding behind a snow fortress which we made from snow blocks, when the snow was frozen andcould be cut in blocks. In my childhood, people used to get out and shovel, at least in front of their building, but not anymore.

I want to share this miracle with you. Mom would inhale the rose's scent as she brought it into the house, saying how much she loved the smell and beauty of itSometimes there was only one rose blossom the entire summer.

Change Engine Oil: Spring is great time to change the engine oil and install a new filter. Here's our guide with seasonal checklists that will help you keep small machines such as ATVs and UTVs running smoothly.

Some years weand some years only a handful. This occurs as the cherry nears ripening. Oh, and did I mention I live in the Pacific Northwest? Some cherry varieties are afflicted by this more commonly than others.

The term ‘Butler Ball' stems from this use. It was also at this time that the first Christmas ornaments were produced for decorating trees, and these glass ‘Kugels' (stemming from Germany) evolved into the garden ornaments we are now familiar with.The...

Or maybe you're smiling because you already have a garage full of extra spark plugs and filters for your (presumably numerous) motor-driven machines such as tractors, ATVs and snow blowers.

Here's a simple to-do list to make sure your tools and equipment are in order when winter arrives. Winter in the northern hemisphere officially begins Dec. Don't be caught unprepared and searching for your winter gear on the morning that six inches of...

Because lawn tractors and ATV/UTVs are small and much lighter than a plow truck, making sure that the tires have enough traction to grip the snowy ground is essential. You might also need them for your ATV or UTV, though quality tires designed for traction...

By Audrey Pavia, Urban Farm contributor Monday, November 21, 2011 Photo by Audrey Pavia Milagro, soaking wet after our trail ride in the rain. We rode for a good 90 minutes and were pretty much sopping by the time we got home.

Usually, this involves plastic twine tied from the plant to a heavy gauge wire support suspended above the row.Train the tomatoes by removing all wide shoots as soon as they develop in the axils of the leaves, usually each week.Commercial tomato growers...

Because most of these items arrive unassembled, a ratchet-and-socket set will make the assembly process significantly easier. Another tool that I believe every farmer should have on hand is a ratchet with a set of interchangeable sockets for use with...

Read on to find out how to make a succulent terrarium that will keep the little plants happy and healthy.have been a part of indoor growing for centuries. Next, place sphagnum moss and top it with cactus soil that has been lightly pre-moistened.Plant...

Store hoses on hose supports or reels, or coil loosely rather than hanging them on nails. Most pesticides recommend triple rinsing. The same applies for fountains or other water features.don't need a great deal of care, the care that we provide is important...

As a farmer, you will probably come a lot closer to a pig than you will a jet, so for the sake of comparison, consider that a tractor may rumble along at about 85 Db, a normal conversation might be around 40 to 60 Db, and a whisper could be around 15...

You might need to call in some help, so make sure that help is prepared. Not from fear of flames —we all wore fire-resistant clothes —but from the rapid, intense heat that threatened to singe our eyebrows.

If your home is standard wood and sheet rock, consider introducing a whole-house mechanical ventilation program to protect your insulation. Analyze your home environment carefully to make sure you get the same or better luminosity than before.

When you know it's time to harvest honey, not much can hold you back. At this point, your honey is ready to bottle. There are several mechanical and chemical methods of removing bees from your supers—ranging from a simple, wide, silky “bee brush”...

At harvest, Anagnostakis recommends dipping the nuts in hot water to control a weevil that lays its eggs in the nuts as they ripen or as the burrs open. The nuts should be dried in their shells to reduce moisture content to less than 10 percent, which...

(You can also use a commercial fish basket or a wooden plank, but they're not nearly as fun as the homemade versions.) To make a serviceable fish basket, don't sweat it too much! Just use lots of binding or even wire to keep your basket together, and...

You should also check building and inspection codes specific to your area. According to The Wood Heat Organization, a small stove with a firebox volume of less than 2 cubic feet is sufficient for a small room or cabin; a medium stove with a 2- or 3-cubic-foot...