How is this going through soil with tree roots?
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Not great.. it will eventually get through. . You're not going to find a handheld digger that will be good at cutting roots..
256066
Poorly. It hasn't the real horsepower for such things as rocks and roots. Like any cheap product made in China it has a nice appearance but cheap is still cheap.You'd be much better off just going to your local rental store and renting a commercial/professional digger.
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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.
2267346
That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
1542856
It seems like a strong aluminum and I made a slit in and it is still strong. I push it into very dense soil containing hard pan/clay. It does not push through hard pan layer without mixed. In other soil.
2143272
Very little. In fact, the manual says not to push it too hard as it will overheat the motor; however, it does require *some* pressure to cut through a tree or limb of 3"-4". If I'm cutting a 4" tree down low, I'll press against my hand (on the handle) with my thigh or knee, not because it takes a lot of pressure but because you have to keep the pressure on throughout the cut.
206919
It does go thru the sandy soil but it looses it as you pull it out of the hole. So sometimes you do not get a full load. Maybe if you wet it. It would stick together better.
2217183
It rd directly into your pipes. You can use it anytime of year. The roots seem to cause us the most problems in the spring when the water table rises. We have bad root problems and use roots every 2 or 3 years.
2036297
You push it into your ground with your feet. There is a place near the bottom of the stake to do so.
1248943
A cup to two cups around the perimeter of tree depending in size of tree. Work into the soil slightly and water after applying.
29102
I use my hose for my garden but if you will water your young trees until the water has soaked at least six (6) inches below the root ball. If you know the depth of your root ball it will be easy to test.
732042
Apply to the roots and the leaves both. I spray a mix of chelate and water on my leaves and also dump mix all around the tree. Use plenty if your leaves are already turning yellow. Must not be any iron chelate in your soil where you live. I have the same problem here. Good luck.
766151
mine's still going strong- I just put some stones in there and put enough water to cover the roots. It's in a non sunny spot so I occasionally put it in a sunny spot - so far so good. I've never done anything to the roots. I might actually check them at some point in case they're getting too long. Enjoy !
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I am trying to do this with my kids as a project.... i have a "beginner" question: After it germinates , do we need to remove the cardboard and replant? or are the roots supposed to push through? we are only doing these in 5-gallon buckets and not in the ground. thank you for your help!
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The active ingredient in this product is acetamiprid and as far as I know is most commonly used directly on the foliage. It is a systemic neonicotinoid but unlike others in its class it does not remain viable for more than a few weeks in soil. If you want to use something that gets from the soil to the roots and into the leaves, consider another in the same class like imidacloprid. It is similar to this product in its activity against pests but lasts much longer and is definitely used effectively for soil application around the tree.
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It drains well, but it holds some moisture, it seems to have about 1 % peralite in it , it is super rich for plants like corn , nutrient suckers,.. it can be cut with another bag of sand or peralite!I think this is the best potting soil money can buy, the blend , and inert ingredients, HAPPY GARDENING
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I used 2 tablespoons for each bucket of water that I made and soil drenched several buckets around a large tree I have in my front yard. To be sure read the directions that comes with the product for the particular item you are using the product for. Also I believe there is a 800 number you can call in the instructions or on the container. I hope this helps.
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The needle moves according to how much 'electric current' flows through the metal wand. Essentially, water is the conductive substance. If the soil is dry, no ions can pass anywhere and the needle will not move, so it is dry. The more water, the easier for ions to pass and that makes the meter get its' power. This is more than adequate accuracy for plants. If this were ultracritical and you needed a specific readout of the percentage of water, etc. this isn't the unit. For everything else, it is a winner.
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For certain this will go over dirt mounds. Tree roots I am not sure about. I suppose that would depend on clearance. If it were gradual I would say yes. Guessing the car could handle a root an inch or two high.