does it scrape soil i am looking to overseed i was told some dethatchers can scrape the soil surface to make better soil to seed contact. can anyone verify that it does rough up soil surface?
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The dethatcher depth is adjusted by turning the hubcaps. You can choose from three different depth settings by pulling out and turning hubcaps.* When setting "I" is at the bottom, the high setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1 mm above the ground. Select depth setting "I" when transporting the dethatcher.* When setting "II" is at the bottom, the middle setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1/8" (3 mm).* When setting "III" is at the bottom, the low setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 3/8" (10 mm). so in short yes The dethatcher depth is adjusted by turning the hubcaps. You can choose from three different depth settings by pulling out and turning hubcaps.* When setting "I" is at the bottom, the high setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1 mm above the ground. Select depth setting "I" when transporting the dethatcher.* When setting "II" is at the bottom, the middle setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1/8" (3 mm).* When setting "III" is at the bottom, the low setting is locked in. The... » Read More The dethatcher depth is adjusted by turning the hubcaps. You can choose from three different depth settings by pulling out and turning hubcaps.* When setting "I" is at the bottom, the high setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1 mm above the ground. Select depth setting "I" when transporting the dethatcher.* When setting "II" is at the bottom, the middle setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 1/8" (3 mm).* When setting "III" is at the bottom, the low setting is locked in. The dethatcher depth is approx 3/8" (10 mm). so in short yes « Show Less
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I set mine up to the lowest setting ( the wires stick out the most ) and it did not scrape the soil.
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I don't know. But I will tell you this. I've had mine for 2 years, and I've not been disappointed. I recently re tilled a 20x50 garden spot with mine because a 4 tine tiller I borrowed would not get down in the dirt. This little thing has the power to dig and go. You will not be disappointed.
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Hello, I have used this tiller with a troy built weed trimmer in my gardens without any stalling. One of the gardens has a sandy soil and enables the tiller to go about three inches deep. The other garden has a clay base soil and tills somewhat harder but will still go about three inches deep. Going through old sod will be difficult due to the grass wrapping surround the tines causing you to have to stop and remove the grass so that the tiller can contact the soil. My advice would be to spray the area with a grass killer and rake the area before tilling. Mike
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I have used it in both sand and dirt. In both cases, I had no trouble pulling it out again. This thing is great for dirt. For soft sand, I think I would recommend an auger based device instead though.
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no problem. best weeding tool I've ever owned. extremely sturdy, like a shovel which has been ground down into shape, only even more stout. once you get the 'hang' of using it (and it is always best to wet the ground a few hours before weeding), there isn't any weed which will survive...
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If you have any size riding mower / lawn tractor this will work to dethatch as a tow behind. This is _not_ a leaf rake though, it's a grass rake (removes overgrowth).
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I live on a farm and there is an extremely large amount of dirt that gets blown around. I bought mine 2 years ago and have just started on my third season. It is the best thing I have bought to pick up the dirt, love it! I have an Intex, 15x4 size pool. I agree with a previous post that if you run around a few times by the edge of the pool, it takes everything to the middle and you just sweep it up. I recommend this product all the time.
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It tends to pull grass up. It's not very gentle for lawns. It is great in a garden or working with mulch though. I love this take, but not on my lawn.
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This will only remove material that an ordinary rake would. It is much faster and zero effort. ie: dead brown grass at the soils surface not the tough layer of thatch. I love it though. It keeps thatch from getting to thick.
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I have only used this a few times but my opinion is that it would work fine for shallow cultivating a previouslywell tilled bed for adding amendments. It needs loose soil for the tines to work without straining the gears or motor. I have raised beds that are very loose and this tool provides me a more uniform depth for addingfertilizer, compost, mulch etc. I do not have any experience with it on compacted dry soil, grass removal,or rood cutting, but believe its not in anyway strong enough for those purposes. I would give it a 3+ because it does save your back and provide a more consistent depth and blending in a previously well maintained garden. I have only used this a few times but my opinion is that it would work fine for shallow cultivating a previouslywell tilled bed for adding amendments. It needs loose soil for the tines to work without straining the gears or motor. I have raised beds that are very loose and this tool provides me a more uniform depth for addingfertilizer, compost, mulch etc. I do not have any experience with it on compacted dry soil, grass removal,or rood cutting, but believe its not in anyway strong enough for those purposes. I would give it a 3+ because it does save your back and provide a... » Read More I have only used this a few times but my opinion is that it would work fine for shallow cultivating a previouslywell tilled bed for adding amendments. It needs loose soil for the tines to work without straining the gears or motor. I have raised beds that are very loose and this tool provides me a more uniform depth for addingfertilizer, compost, mulch etc. I do not have any experience with it on compacted dry soil, grass removal,or rood cutting, but believe its not in anyway strong enough for those purposes. I would give it a 3+ because it does save your back and provide a more consistent depth and blending in a previously well maintained garden. « Show Less
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I think it really depends on what type of sod it is and how much grass is still left on the section you are tilling up. The attachment works really well but if you have grass that has long runners and deep roots like Bermuda grass it will eventually start to get wrapped up and tangled in the tines. When this happens you have to remove the tangles or the tines don't spin as freely and the gearbox will start to get very hot as it takes more effort for the attachment to work. I've used the attachment on rock hard Georgia red clay and it chewed through it very easily so the hardness of the dirt itself shouldn't be an issue. I think it really depends on what type of sod it is and how much grass is still left on the section you are tilling up. The attachment works really well but if you have grass that has long runners and deep roots like Bermuda grass it will eventually start to get wrapped up and tangled in the tines. When this happens you have to remove the tangles or the tines don't spin as freely and the gearbox will start to get very hot as it takes more effort for the attachment to work. I've used the attachment on rock hard Georgia red clay and it chewed through it very easily so the hardness of the dirt... » Read More I think it really depends on what type of sod it is and how much grass is still left on the section you are tilling up. The attachment works really well but if you have grass that has long runners and deep roots like Bermuda grass it will eventually start to get wrapped up and tangled in the tines. When this happens you have to remove the tangles or the tines don't spin as freely and the gearbox will start to get very hot as it takes more effort for the attachment to work. I've used the attachment on rock hard Georgia red clay and it chewed through it very easily so the hardness of the dirt itself shouldn't be an issue. « Show Less
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I created my garden and had to take off the top layer of grass. The cultivator could handle it, I had really tough grass, so it took three times over to clear out the grass but overall it saved my back and a lot of tome if I had to dig it myself. I placed the setting on the lowest possible, that also helped I think. Best of luck,
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Deep tap roots could be a problem. I Have Arizona sandy adobe soil (caliche, hard as brick) and a lot of common mallow grew up. It handled up to a 4 Inch tap root on medium growth, but much longer than that it couldn't pull out. If you have a loamier soil, I think it would pull up most anything short of a shrub. What it is really good for, is pulling dandelions and crabgrass out of your lawn and garden. In a fairly well managed yard and garden, it can keep you off your knees, but if you have a real big job especially with hard rocky soil, you will still end up with shovel and or weed killer needed. I'm not sure what an autumn olive bush is, but if it is small enough to get the tongs over and the soil is soft enough, it might, but it is a weeding tool, you couldn't use it successfully on scrub oak higher than a foot tall if that or blackberries other than small individual still tender plants. Basically my answer is no, I don't think so. But there are some variables that could make it work: root type, soil type and size of plant.
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I use mine for 2 acres. It does not do well on very rough terrain. I have a bicycle handle brush cutter with metal blades for the really rough ground. elw
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I've used this rake in to keep weeds out of my garden and it works great. I haven't tried it on heavy clay soils but I think it won't work well. The blade would probably have trouble cutting the soil and the whole rake may not be strong enough to endure that kind of punishment. You are better off using another tool to break up the clay. After the clay is properly mulched, this rake would work well.
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wet the soil/sand first, and again as you dig your hole. you may need to shovel out some but most should come out with the digger.at least it does work for me ok.
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Yes, it works quite well at loosening the soil for seeding. That is one of the reasons I bought it.