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Most people would think that the maintenance of trees and vines would be the most important consideration for orchard and vineyard operators. However, the care of the undergrowth below these stands is just as important. Let’s see how flail mowers, typically thought of as implements for pasture management, can be vital to the success of orchards and vineyards. Cover crops are grown between vine and tree rows in vineyards and orchards for several reasons. Probably the most common reason is …

For many people, pine needles are simply a pesky, prickly nuisance that must be dealt with when cleaning up the Christmas tree or raking under the scotch pine in their front yard. However, pine needles have a lot of uses—some a little unconventional and others quite functional. They can be used to produce essential oils, natural soaps and household cleaners along with tea, tinctures and dyes. Varieties of long-leaf pines produce needles that can even be woven into baskets. Here at Tractor …

At Tractor Tools Direct we pride ourselves in not only providing high-quality implements to our customers but also in providing top-quality customer service to support them in their purchases. We know equipment purchases can be daunting with so many manufacturers, models and features to consider. That’s why our entire company, from its information-packed website to its full line of parts offerings, is designed around providing superior customer support. Probably the first contact any cust …

Farm equipment is an investment. At Tractor Tools Direct, we want to make sure that our customers are informed about how to best protect that investment. Preventive maintenance is one of the best ways to ensure that your equipment will not only last through the next growing season, but will also be able to be passed on to the next generation. Therefore, we will provide tips on how to winterize your tractor to keep it in tip-top condition season after season. First, it is always best to refer to …

  At Tractor Tools Direct we pride ourselves in not only selling top-quality small farm equipment but also in providing the information our customers need to make wise purchases. Having already covered the pro and cons of drum and sickle bar mowers in our two previous newsletters, we will conclude our discussion of mower choices with disc mowers.  Disc mowers were invented as a logical progression from the sickle bar design. Instead of blades moving back and forth on the cutter bar th …