Tool Time Autumn Upkeep

easy. Use a hedge trimmer for maintaining hedges and shrubs. Cordless trimmers provide better maneuverability and reduced strain than electric or gas-powered models.

Infrastructure Maintenance

Cleaning gutters in the fall is an absolute necessity for preventing blockages that can lead to ice buildup and damage to your home. It may also be time to mend fences— literally. Inspect all fence posts and clear debris from around them to prevent moisture buildup which could lead to rot. Look for loose or damaged boards and posts and make the necessary repairs before winter hits. Pest Control Autumn is an ideal time to tackle broadleaf weeds, as they are actively storing nutrients in their roots and are more susceptible to herbicides. Consider using pre-emergent herbicides to prevent weed seeds from germinating and post-emergent herbicides for established weeds. Watch for signs of insect or rodent activity and address the issues promptly. Consider using a pest control service, if needed. Tractor and Attachments If there were any one single icon that most represents life on the farm, it would likely be the tractor. Why? Because it is eminently useful, practical and readily available – and that’ s just used by themself. Combined with the seemingly endless list of attachments that work with most tractors, their use on the farm becomes, not just convenient, but necessary.

In addition to the front-end loader and rear-mounted backhoe— the most common accessories found on tractors— these add-ons are also available:

• Brush cutter: Also known as a rotary cutter, this accessory is ideal for cutting down tall weeds, brush and overgrown areas, especially if you have pasture or rough terrain. They effectively handle thick vegetation that a regular lawnmower can’ t manage.

• Box blade: This highly versatile tool can be used for grading driveways, leveling land, spreading gravel and creating pathways.

• Pallet fork: Useful for lifting and transporting logs, trees and other stackable materials.

• Post hole digger: Creates quick and precise holes for installing fences or planting trees.

• Snow removal accessories: for use in the late autumn and early winter; The snowblower attachment removes large amounts of snow, especially during heavy snowfall. And a frontmounted blade attachment is easier to maneuver than a rear blade and ideal for clearing snow from driveways and roads.

This list of tools and autumn activities is far from exhaustive. But it does provide an idea of some of the obstacles associated with maintaining acreage in the fall and helps property owners to understand that embracing these challenges and working through them is one of the things that gives“ life on the farm” its charm.

And each time a job is done well, using the right tools, we are reminded of why that new ache in the lower back, the big splinter in the thumb that we picked up today and the fresh tear in our new pair of jeans, is so worth it.

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