Category Archives: Clearing Land

Future Vegetable Garden

Previous locations haven’t worked out as a place to grow vegetables so my plan is to clear the brush and garbage trees in this area.  This shot is looking south so the good Black Walnut in the foreground can stay … Continue reading

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Plans For 2015

This is the year I get back to some vegetable production and maybe some other annual plants.  I have found a few places that have not done so well in the past, this year I’m trying a new plot.  This … Continue reading

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All Around The Mulberry Tree

I have found two mulberry trees on the front half of my property.  The larger one I found two years ago but lost it last year.  I know how can you “loose” a tree.  Well I’m not that good at … Continue reading

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My Old Friend – DR Field & Brush Mower

I got this mower probably a dozen years ago, and it was old then.  It has served me well and even though I have a tractor I sill find I use it a lot in clearing new areas.  You can … Continue reading

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Clearing Land – Pulling or Cutting?

When clearing land you have to decide if you are going to pull or cut. Of course if it is something of a large diameter or deep rooted then your only choice is to cut. I prefer to pull out … Continue reading

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Clearing Land – A Big Pile Of Brush

Now that you’ve cut a quarter acre of brush, so do you do with it?  It is surprising how large of a pile you can create.  Some of your options are to chip it, burn it, leave it or create a hugelkultur bed. Personally … Continue reading

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Clearing Land – Mowing

I have found that it is very important to start mowing what I have cleared.  Several time I cleared an area, didn’t mow it for a year or two and had to clear it again (yeah sometimes I learn slow). … Continue reading

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Clearing Land – Chainsaw

I by no means claim to be an expert on this subject, but wanted to document my experiences so that others can learn from them.  First I think it is important to give my perspective, I own 10 acres of which   … Continue reading

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