How does it work in rocky soil?
1056687
I am not sure how it would work- my soil is sandy clay. However, I think if you didn't press down too hard, it would work the smaller rocks to the surface. It's not intended to work like a "big" tiller, if my ground is totally hard it just skitters around on top of it.
1056688
I would not recommend it for rocky soil . It would probably jam up the tines and break things. It works great in soft soil and semi soft soil. I use it for working my raised garden beds between plantings.
1056689
Works fine, I have lots of 1" and 2' rocks,if one occasionaly has, the slip clutch chatters. Just stop and pry it out.
1056690
I have not used it in particularly rocky soil (nor would I) but when I have hit the occasional small rock or debris it has neither damaged nor slowed the cultivator.
1056691
This product is designed to be used on pre-prepared soil, like that in a vegetable or flower garden. It is fabulous for that; I just love mine! However, if you are trying to 'break' new ground or ground that has not been previously prepared, buy an engine driven tiller. Always buy the tool that fits the job!
1056692
I have not used it on rocky soil. If the rocks are large I would not use it. If the rocks are small (like gravel) and the soil is damp, then it would be good. This tool loosens soil, it does not turn it over like a roto tiller. Probably a roto tiller would be better for very rocky soil.
1056693
We have 3-1/2 Acres of land, but no dirt, it is shale which a soft layered material much like slate that when exposed to rain and weather it breaks up into gravel. We can receive a big rain and the earth is near dry in a few minutes since water perks thru it very quickly. No hard rocks, but the shale may contain 2" chunks when tilling and works fine.
1056694
It is not a roto-tiller. It is made for cultivating any properly prepared garden. Would not work in virgin soil. My wife just used it today in our vegetable garden to loosen soil between rows and it performed very well. Her comment: "Great tool...about the same as using a vacuum-cleaner."
1056695
I would presume it is ok if the rocks are small like pebbles. I only use it in my raised beds, with composted soil and leaves, and it is heaven. It is Pretty strong, but dont expect it to do the rock clearing work for you. It is not a full blown tiller. But it shreads my weeds as the seeds try to set in my vegetable garden. Good Luck
1877535
No it does not but it really doesn't seem to continue dumping much if any once you stop because the disc that throws the product is sort of concave. Low in the center if you will. Although I have only spread rock salt with it so far but doubt it would act any differently with fertilizer etc.
731914
There is a lip around the base of the 'rock' with a few holes drilled where you might be able to anchor it down with some thin stakes or bent pieces of wire. That would be if you place it in an area where you can drive the stakes into the soil. The rock does not come with any stakes or pegs when it is shipped to you and it is relatively light and would be blown away in a strong wind if it is not anchored down.
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.
542552
It works really well in soil, but hydro I have no clue. Have never tried that.
1361000
it works great on any hard surface. concrete, asphalt, hard packed dirt. short grass pretty good. long grass and gravel probably hardly will wrk
1739131
It really doesn't go down into the soil. It just kind of scrapes along the surface. It works well for smaller weeds in my garden. I think for weeding it works fine. I really liked it but it really wasn't sharp enough. After my hubby sharpened it, it worked much better. For the price it is pretty awesome.
1132452
although I have not used mine in soil I'm sure it will work fine provided it's not extremely rocky soil.
980700
The ground has to be smooth concrete or tile, I do not think it works directly on dirt ground.
201403
I have never wet the ground as we live in AZ where it is continually dry. However, when the rain does come it seems to wash it down the rocks (where the weeds grow after a rain) and I have had great success with this product. I think it works best when it is going to rain soon. I don't have to pull weeds anymore!
1773530
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.
1361002
Sometimes it will pickup small stones i use mine in all types oof terrian i relly likethe way it performs except in real deep grass its not so good but it still picks them out. Bob W
529556
It would work for areas with large rock that you dont want to remove the whole rock, but it may not work well for soil.
1408463
I have only used it on orchids indoors, and it does a wonderful job. I don't know why it would work outside. You just stick it in the soil and when it registers the water content, you remove it. You don't leave it stuck in the dirt.
803151
You dig the pointed end into to soil. It makes kind of a big hole and can damage the roots a bit.
2174111
I have used ours on loose dirt and it worked great. I think if you had issues you could use the chock wedge to keep it from moving as you pull on the leveler and then just chock it in the back with a rock or piece of wood. This is the ONLY leveler to buy in my opinion.
545707
It will pick up dirt, loose pebbles, and leaves. I have been very pleased with it.