I have very heavy, rocky, clay soil. How hard is it to get the legs into the ground to a depth of 12 to 18inches?
1105873
We were able to get them into our heavy clay soil. We soaked the ground first, then packed the legs with pea gravel.
1105874
Sandy here so no problem, but you may have to dig out the rocks in your location. Legs are just tubing.
1105875
I have similar conditions and I dug out and filled in area with garden soil first. That seems to have worked well. Have had it in place all summer and is very sturdy. I think it would be very tough to get it in deep enough otherwise.
1105876
I would dig out the area you want to put it in, removing any rocks, and place the legs in the hole. Then fill it in with bagged dirt, wetting the area down as you go along to insure settlement of the dirt, almost like planting a shrub. Ours is really sturdy and with the winds we have experienced this past summer, it never fell over, and it has a very big clematis growing on it at present. It is really sturdy.
1105877
We also have heavy clay soil here in Colorado. I would suggest you break up the ground with a spade or shovel and then it should not be too hard to do. The legs are VERY heavy metal so they won't bend or anything while you are pushing them in. Hope this helps!!!
1105878
I really did not have any trouble, this was easy to put together, I did it myself in the living room, of all places :-) The ground here in OK. is nothing but rock and clay, The thing is still up and still to my amazement even with sleet falling has clematis growing on it. Birds like it too they sit on top to look around. So get one you won't be sorry
723970
I do not calculate when I use as it all depends on how deep and how well spread you mix it with ground soil. But I will use about 5 -10 pounds at least. Since the granule is fine, it will soak well and penetrate deep as time goes on. it works really wel here for my desert soil to grow tropical plants and veggies. Be generous is my principle.
214223
The length is seven inches overall and will drill to this depth minus the length in the drill chuck if you insert it right up to the chuck. It does depend on the soil in achieving this depth if there are stones or heavy clay then it will not drill beyond the obstacle.
214226
We have used it to go as deep as 18 inches. It also makes very wide holes if you keep expanding the circle. However, I have to use a hand trowel to remove the loosened soil when I get below 6 inches or so, but it's really easy.
2207904
Hi,The legs are about 18 inches from the ground to the bottom of the soil bed. Hope that helps!
801521
Maybe an inch or so.If the plant is heavy and/or you use this outdoors, you may want to look for something sturdier.The wheels did not hold up on mine and the bases warped.
2188196
The deeper the better. However, I have put several units in hard ground only about 6 inches deep and they still help to keep the rodents away.
107943
I purchased the 12" style and put them about 4-5" into the ground, leaving about 7-8" above. I was creating a rounded retaining wall on the backside of a concrete paver wall that I put a palm and plants inside. If the daylilies and vines are intruding via the ground, you might want to consider digging a trench and burying a pressure-treated 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" in the ground. It might be a less expensive solution.
1837358
It says insert into the soil 2 inches. It's marked on the shaft but I have pushed it down 3 inches. You shouldn't have any problems taking temps 2-3 inches deep.
1093128
6 to 8 inches depending on the make up of the soil and the size and make of the find. On average around 6 inches though.
2036296
Yes, you have to pound it into the ground a bit. I would say about 8-10 inches. If the ground isn't too rocky you can press it in by stepping on the stabilizer bar near the bottom of the post. I love this grill. I use it in my backyard as well as camping. You won't be disappointed.
1877317
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.
930399
Mine is burred in the ground and i do not remember, however i am guessing 6 to 8 feet.
1640416
There is no limit on how deep you can put it only how deep you can dig. I think a bigger problem would be installing to shallow and then it not having enough support to stay put. As for digging I did hit a tree root on mine and had to notch the edging with a hack saw to get it to fit.
1672944
it is very low to the ground not sure how many inches but for an older person it could be difficult.
185155
I'm not sure, it has poles you hammer into the ground, keeping it stable. If you're standing it, and want be sure it stays, use four deep pots. If they have a drain hole, all the better, put the legs through the holes into the sand. Weigh them down with gravel, rocks, etc. I hope I helped you, I love mine!
1361445
with some practice. you need to keep the front slightly raised as you push. if the gravel is real loose you may have some issues but i do mine ok. its about 150'.