Will this work well in sand? Want to get weeds out of sand to make beach look better at our lake house.
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I think that it would do a great job! Just not sure how well the wheels would roll in the sand.
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Lots of leaves? I don't think any self contained unit will do that. But if you sccop out as many leaves as possible, it will take up the ones left behind. I think it works well. Sand is no problem.
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I have tried this and it works, but the courser the sand the better. I also have mixed it with salt.
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It works well with dirt and mud, so I'd assume it also works for sand. No sand here.....
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It would work on hard packed sand. Used in an archeological dig on vacation. It was very useful.
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Have used in sand only. Expect mediocre performance in heavy clay if moist. If hard baked, hoe would not slice through. If soggy, hoe would gum up instead of slicing through weed roots as designed. Works good in sand, and should be fine in loam, but I would be surprised if it performed well in clay. Mattocks and chopping hoes are needed in heavy clay like that found in rice padis.
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Have not used it on sand or at the beach, but I do know that it works great on grass and dirt roads! Hope this helps.
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I have run mine over such areas, and I have found that it will not grind up the weeds so much as pull them out. I am fine with this as I just gab the wad of weeds and toss it. I you want it to mush and grind them into the soil, I don't think you will be happy with this tiller.
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My daughter said she has not had it on sand but has taken it thru grass and it's just ok on grass. A little unsteady. She said she couldn't imagine it would be do well in sand/beach. But, as I said, she has not actually tried using it on sand.
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My "lawn" is weeds but it looks lake grass when its cut and its so much easier than trying to dig them out. As long as you don't leave a gap it's smooth and looks nice.
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It will. I used similar weed barrier in just that fashion. However, I would recommend roto tilling the spot or spraying it first. Grass, especially Bermuda, is a real survivor and any advantage you can secure against it should be taken.
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Yes. I've been using mine in sand for a year now. No issues. It look a little bit of adjusting during setup but has performed excellent since day one.
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It can stay in. Thew unit will definitely pick up the worms and can handle small leaf matter. A lotof leaves would probably clog it. Im on the ocean and sand is no problem for it.
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I don't think the wire anchors would hold it in place in sand. They need to go into firm ground.
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We've used this for pulling vehicles out of the sand at the beach. It should be ok in snow as well.
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Personally, I have not tried using it in sand....only in snow and ice. Amazon has a few beach specific carts with bigger wheels: "Rio Beach Wonder Wheeler Wide Beach Cart" and Mini Folding Beach Cart by Wheeleez"Hope this helps.
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Have only used mine in clay soil, but since the bottom of this auger is open it will not retain dry powdery soil.If your sand is wet, it may hold together enough for this to work. When it works, it is easier than using a regular clamshell post hole digger.