Can this machine be used to create "new" garden/flower beds? I need something that can dig thru soil, not just edge existing beds. Thx.
843336
I've used my McLane edger many many times for cutting through the grass outline or sides of flower beds and even to cut sides of trenches for laying irrigation lines. Makes it much easier to come back with a shovel and dig between lines, and not have to cut through grass.
843337
No, this is just made to use for edging and cutting grass when you rotate the blade. You will have to look for a small roto tiller like this, copy and paste link: Mantis 7225-00-02 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Tiller/Cultivator (CARB Compliant)
843338
I do not think this machine is designed nor intended to roto till garden beds. It is a lawn edger!
843339
No it is not a tiller, strictly an edger for around walkways, drives, and existing planting beds.
843340
This lawn edger is designed for cutting an edge or trim under a fence. You need to look for tiller, they come in many sizes and are less expensive.
843341
No. It is only an edger. Does a great lob ob edging though. Sounds like you need a tiller.
164904
I have been very satisfied with the BV6000. It works well with leaves and small debris, either on grassy surfaces or sidewalks. Good luck!
65216
This thing is okay for around your flower or vegetable beds. It is quite powerfull for it's size. Greenworks doesn't supply those tines. If you have a set and you make them fit, you probably will be able to use them. Be prepared for some bouncing though.
256067
I posted a video digging through rock and roots. It goes through you just have to take your time on the roots or like someone else said it will want to pull your arms off. It is as good as the ones you rent if not better. I live in Pa. at the foot of a mountain and I ran 10 holes 2' deep in a very short amount of time. ROCK, CLAY, and ROOTS! I was using the 8" bit.
320942
You can do free motion quilting. I've done large projects on it with great results! The machine is strong enough for quilting, but could be a bit tight of space for large projects like bedspreads.
481067
As a partial answer to the question, yes, I returned mine at 3 months and got a refund which I promptly applied to a gas model of the same machine. The electric never worked well enough, kept overheating, was under-powered and generally useless, HOWEVER my gas model which I have had for the last 5 or 6 years works exceptionally well with no issues, I highly recommend it. My use in a 20' x 30 garden twice a year plus weed control and some flower beds and the occasional trenching job. It will plug up if working in heavy weeds or roots. Mow the area and rake it out before tilling: lesson learned. As a partial answer to the question, yes, I returned mine at 3 months and got a refund which I promptly applied to a gas model of the same machine. The electric never worked well enough, kept overheating, was under-powered and generally useless, HOWEVER my gas model which I have had for the last 5 or 6 years works exceptionally well with no issues, I highly recommend it. My use in a 20' x 30 garden twice a year plus weed control and some flower beds and the occasional trenching job. It will plug up if working in heavy weeds or roots. Mow the area and rake it out before tilling: lesson learned.
366151
beds are super deep.....yes you can plant carrots and it took much soil than we anticipated. we actually put a compost layer on bottom to offset depth & cost of soil. Could take up to as much as 3yds soil
2108785
This machine started, first pull, right out of the box. Only had to put the handle on and add gas and oil....We have raised bed planters and it is the perfect thing for lifting in and out of the boxes. Could not be happier with the purchase...anxiously awaiting spring so we can use it again!!
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Guess it depends on how hard and how big the areas are you need done. If this is hard ground, I would suggest a larger gas unit. While this will eventually do it, this is really not ideal for hard ground and would be more trouble than it is worth.I use this for a dozen or so beds that vary in size to average about 10' x20'.These beds are soft to medium hardness and this works great, love this machine.Again, if I had hard rocky ground, this would not be my choice.
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It can be done on the fly. I think putting leaves in a mound is faster, and I think getting the leaves out of the beds using the blower first does a better job. Maybe if you are just picking up leaves off of grass, it doesn't matter.
2124304
Yes, After plenty of research this was the brand to buy. Just prepare a flat area with plenty of drainage. Could be a two man job with interlocking wood. Fill with a good dirt and your ready to go! I have five in my garden. I also prep my soil a year before.
852356
We buried the lines under the mulch in our flower beds and garden areas in the front and back of our house. It works just great. I'm not sure this answers your question, but it is an easy system to set up, and we are very happy with it.
1559068
It would probably clean your rock garden as long as it has a freshly-charged battery. However, I started having trouble with mine about 3 month after purchase. By the time I decided to return it, the period for allowing returns had expired. Would not recommend this machine because I have had trouble with it almost from the start.
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It is relentless. I used mine to break up rock-hard packed sand in my paddock last summer, and it was a beast until the worm drive gave out. I could not get a replacement part on line; just an advisory to contact a service center. I don't know whether it can be replaced, but I hope so. It sounds like you would probably do better to buy or rent a beefier unit to break up your soil initially.
409595
I reseeded right after using this machine and my grass came in beautifully ( I also used an organic fertilizer). Once you pull up the thatch and moss the nutrients can actually get down into the soil and roots.
2102610
Yes this tool can be used to edge a landscape bed. I have used it that way a number of times.
1275059
I think for light chores should be ok, the one I used on was St Augustine grass, front lawn and side lawn, a corner lot house, the machine was easy to move around, not heavy duty but did the work, but the tines worn out too fast. If you return the machine, postage would be around $40.00 if I remember correctly, because the box was big and heavy. Maybe to spray or brush with some killer or hot water or steam may help with the situation?