Rear Tine Tiller Reviews

This year we're, and of late I've noticed some sort of sucker on the corn stalks. The question is, “Is it true that suckers on corn stalks will adversely affect yield?”Tillers on corn are vegetative or reproductive shoots that grow from the axillary...

(Note: Don't carry your birds upside down unless you're wearing work boots. Afterwards, they'll mince around every puddle like fine ladies, doing their best to avoid drenching their feet.

With a bit of foresight and planning, DIYers can utilize everything from plywood to T-posts and hog wire for shelters, then turn around and use those materials for a rodent-resistant feedbox, tomato cages for next season's garden, or some other upcycling...

Understanding the stages of growth is important to help farmers optimize the yield. This stage occurs after germination and begins when the first true leaves emerge from the soil, and ends when the first tiller emerges.

We purchase our young caterpillars from insectlore.com. The instructions are easy to follow. They carry pollen from plant to plant as they sip the nectar. Have them draw pictures of the changes they observe.

Not all rakes are created equal. One such rake is the bow rake, also known as the garden rake. This is important and useful for picking up leaves and other yard debris. Bow rakes are both tough and useful.

The primary function of leaves is to produce food for the plant by turning sunlight, water and carbon dioxide in to simple sugars that the plant can use.The flowers on the rice plant sprout from the top of the tillers in clusters called panicles, or multi-branched...

Plow attachments have fallen out of favor in many circles recently, and with good reasons: Tillage exposes loose soil to erosion, can negatively affect soil health and requires the use of costly fuel.

But then there was the tiller. We have three, and we began with not so much as a tree., but Handsome Man was leery regarding our compacted construction clay. Bagged compost, purchased on sale in July and totaling only $20, meant no more shoveling doo-doo...

Photo by Rick Gush One of my original pieces of garden art: Half-Assed Patio Furniture It's pouring rain this morning, so I'm just going to be slumming here in the office. Even folks that only have a little patch or maybe even only a small apartment terrace...

In fact, some of the better garden tool maker's "potato forks" are made with the same strengths as their heavy-duty forks. I mean, all you have to look for is a garden fork that is well made by a reputable company and you're done.

One of the most important tools on our farm is the broadfork. Plus, with soil aeration—which simply involves plunging the fork, pulling back slightly to loosen the soil then repeating a foot or down the row—you will benefit from having a lighter weight...

Middle Buster Using a single-blade middle buster, you can dig potatoes or use this tool as a breaking plow. Here are the basics you need to know about tractor attachments. Looking at the front-end-mounted products on the market—mechanically as well...

A gardening fork is one of the most important tools to have around the garden, along with a shovel, rake, and pair of shears. Other garden fork uses includeand aerating soil. Like garden forks, digging forks most commonly have four tines.– The border...

After two weeks, examine the ground for signs of new jasmine growth.Spray all new signs of growth with an herbicide containing glyphosate until the liquid drips off the jasmine plants.Wait four weeks and reapply the herbicide to the area to ensure that...

When choosing between a digging for vs. Each type is made for specific purposes. This type of fork is more similar to a pitchfork.A digging fork is a fork with four to six tines that are flat, with no curvatures.

These rakes are almost always made of metal and are sometimes called iron rakes or level head rakes. Let's find out.– This is almost the same as a leaf rake, except that it's much narrower.

Garden tools, like other tools, help us do tasks more easily. There are different types of leaf rakes available, each with a unique specialization. Their job is working with soil, loosening it, leveling it, etc.

I used to have a plot in this garden; I liked to go over early in the morning and work from dawn until 7:30-8 a.m. It was peaceful and I have had red-tailed hawks land on a fence post inches from where I was working a watch me for several minutes.This...

Whether you need new construction or a remodel of the usable space on your property, you'll need a company that understands your needs. Looking for a new tool or piece of equipment that could make the day's work in and around the barn easier?

Is It Right For Me? Not ready to go whole-hog on your tractor, but still need a versatile tool to help you manage your farm? But there is so much work to do to get the land in shape.

You cannot simply go out in your yard, dig a hole, place a seed and expect a vegetable or crop plant to produce. Knowing pH levels helps determine which type of cash crop will grow best in specific areas.

Disguised as simple sweet potatoes or normal almonds from a great metropolitan supermarket, these Superfoods fight a never-ending battle for health, nutrition, and the American way, Possibly if you eat enough of them, you, too, can be faster than a speeding...

As a bonus, it's also a handy tool for light maintenance on a gravel driveway. After getting your body accustomed to human-powered tools, you can enjoy your time in the garden free of loud noises and nasty fumes, while getting the exercise we all require...

Have you been thinking about having a new rose bed? Water the area lightly and let sit again until actual planting begins.One note on the play or landscaping sand — if your soil is naturally sandy, you will not need to use it.

Add other tropical or tropical-looking plants with big, interesting foliage and “hot” colors. They put up new leaves. They get planted out when the soil warms up, after Memorial Day.The first banana I planted out this spring promptly blew over.

They are ideal for cleaning up dead leaves and plant materials and other debris in garden beds.Their small size lets them get in around plants without disrupting them, making them perfect for spring garden clean-up when new growth is just emerging from...