Can this be used in rocky soil?
1182669
It's small and electric so I would say no. I guess it depends on how rocky (small rocks or stones?) It does an ok job but if the soil hasn't been turned over before it's going to be a bit of a chore. You will need ot make sure there are no roots as well.
1182670
It's too light for rocky soil. It would most likely just bounce around on the surface. If it's very small rock, you'd be fine, but anything over 1.5" would pose a challenge.
1182671
The tenants that had rented a house that I own had used small rocks in the yard as a decorative garden. In time the rocks became part of the soil. I did not have any problems using the tiller. I did have better tilling when I pulled the tiller toward me for hard clay.
1182672
If the rocks are little pebbles, this tiller would probably be fine, but with larger rocks, I would not think this tiller has the power to do the job. However, I will add that I have previously worked soil (farmed for many years) and that I only use this tiller in a small garden patch and it has worked well for me. If your ground is "really" rocky, I would think it might need a bit of preperation; plowing, disking, and raking before using this light weight tiller.I hope this helps.
1182673
I don't know the one i have i use in regular soil, maybe a little sand but regular. It may damage the sharpness of the blades you would think.
1104308
I don't see why not. Mine is the opposite, rocky clay, and I have put a stake on it to keep it from sliding downhill, but it's just an circular bin open at top and bottom.
1885090
I am pretty positive it will work on even smaller rocks maybe 1/4" and 1/2". The only problem I see is for the item to work is the ground needs to be firm or you will just push the rock deeper into the soil. Picking up pecans the ground is hard packed and the nuts press in very easy. Hope this helps
1551949
I wouldn't recommend it, It's meant for medium rock salt, it has little holes on the bottom to take in the air when you use it, So I think with the fine salt it would then be a salt shaker instead of what it's intended for.It comes with a small bag of rock salt. use about half of it. it lasts for a few months...
1029537
I did and had mixed results. First off my ground is very hard and that may be the basis of my problems but what I experienced was it just bounced over the rocks. When I adjusted the down pressure, tines broke. I also had rocks pouring out the ends. I don't have soft ground so maybe someone with soft ground may have had a different experience. I do use it for spreading manure and it does great for that. Also, the installation instructions are poor at best. I ended up taking it to a 4 wheeler shop to do and they ended up having problems too. I have a Polaris Ranger and had to have an additional universal part and that is where some of the confusion came in.
980700
The ground has to be smooth concrete or tile, I do not think it works directly on dirt ground.
366229
I would think it would work to just sprinkle the granules over the rocks. When you water, the granules would slowly dissipate over time sinking down into the roots. That's just MY opinion.
1366989
I don't see why not, but you're gonna need a bunch of 'em...beware of chalice type soil and rocks, the pins are strong, but the only thing that will penetrate chalice and rocks is "dynamite"
444908
I don't see any reason why not, but the rocks look and work really good other than they are pretty dusty.
1288536
Does very well on cement, smooth surfaces, etc. Doesn't do real well on rocky or real bumpy ground. Could you be more specific about what type of terrain?
2009381
It can be but be careful not to rub it on rocks, it will take a chunk out if it.
102322
I would not recommend it. I have not tried it, but it seems to leave a little oily residue on some things because it has pine oil in it. I would think that would stay in the carpet and make it easy to soil again.
435877
I would think so. As long as it is secured in the ground it should be fine. Maybe not in sand but regular hard ground yes.
1288535
I have used it on grass and dirt but you have to be careful and go slow. I would not try to use it on medium rocks or rough trails. The danger is in tipping over.
50347
For hard clay, I'd say no. I live where we have a good mixture of soil and in my gardens there is a thick layer of black topsoil. This works well on the soil when it's moist. If I neglect it a while and it dries, the B&D; struggles.
2246373
probably. think less like sugar cube/sand castle and think more like bail of hay. if water is turbulent, obviously, it will wear the blocks down but they are amazingly resilient. i use promix soil and there's plenty or organic matter to hold things together. good luck!
151422
I think it would. It is sturdy, and stable. I think it would grip even in rocky areas. My husband loves it. He has bad knees and uses it to fix broken sprinkler's around the yard. It's wonderful to sit on and pick raspberries in our rocky patch.