Agricultural Supplies Info

Over time the soil under your lawn becomes compacted. Soil compaction makes it harder for the grass roots to grow and reduces the absorption of water. Both of these problems cause a lawn to become stressed. When a lawn is under stress it tends to brown easily and is less resistant to disease.

In order to to reduce compaction, you must aerate the soil periodically. Aerating can be done by poking holes into the ground or by pulling plugs out of the ground. The latter method is preferred because it loosens the soil while poking holes actually packs the soil tighter. However, either method is beneficial. By making holes, you enable more water to soak in and you let fertilizer reach the roots.

How to Aerate a Lawn

You can use a tractor with an aeration rig, but if you are like most people, you don’t own a tractor. You can purchase shoes with long spikes or a set of spikes on a handle. Both of these will take some time to cover your entire lawn. To make faster work of this task you can rent an aerator from a local tool center or you can hire someone to do it for you. Often the cost of a pro is little more than the cost to rent the tool, so do some checking first.

When to Aerate a Lawn

Ryegrass, bluegrass, bentgrass and fescue lawns should generally be aerated in the fall. Bermuda, Bahia, St. Augustine and other warm climate grasses should be aerated in the late spring.

After aerating your lawn, this may be a good time to apply seed, compost or fertilizer.

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Two Caterpillar Bearings for 700-800 series Agriculture Rubbr Track Tractor. $100.00

ID KEY LANYARD- TRACTOR FOR AGRICULTURE FARMERS 28 " $10.39

Land Girls WWII Photo Mugs Land Girl working with a tractor on a farm during World War II....

Revolution Poster/1936-9 Photo Mugs A poster from the anarchist groups, CNT a AIT, proclaims Peasants! The revolution, apart from giving you land, will give you machines to work it....

John Deere Melacore Dinnerware Set $32.95 John Deere Picnic Set ? This picnic set for 4 by John Deere comes complete with sturdy dinner ware and even a carrying case! Made of Melacore, the plates and bowls have the Woodland Heritage painting depicting 20 years of progress! 4 heavy plastic tumblers are the perfect size holding 19 oz. Plates measure 10 3/8? , Bowls 6? dia...

Vintage Garden Tractors [VHS] Among old favourites there is a range of Trusty tractors, as well as examples of British Anzani, BMB, Rowtrac and Howard Rotavator. More unusual machines include the Wrigley Motor-hoe (with its engine inside the wheel), Auto Culto Midget and Newman WD2. Together, the fifty models are a representative sample of the varied and interesting pedestrian-controlled and ride-on garden tractors that took m...

County Tractors on Video [VHS] This video shows County tractors from the 1930s with the early lorry conversions, through to the 1950s footage which shows crawler tractor conversions and the 1960s which feature four-wheel drive conversions. The story is brought up-to-date with the heavy-duty machines of the 1970s and 1980s....

County Tractor Working Days [VHS] Some 35 machines from County and other Ford converters filmed at work at the Devon working days, 2003. Includes the larger models that are especially prized by enthusiasts. Detailed script by Stuart Gibbard....

Classic Farming & Agriculture Films (2) Two DVD Set: 1920s - 1950s US Farm Land & Ranches, Livestock Ranching, Dairy Farmers, & Farming Machinery, Equipment, Tractors And Technology History Pictures Films on 2 DVD's $19.99 This compilation features films about the history of farming and agriculture in America. Topics includes farming technology changes such as rubber tires in the 20s to new pesticides developed in the 50s, farm labor unions, WWII war effort farming, farm animals, and farm safety. Table Of Contents: Disc One: (1) Farmer Miller Goes Into High Gear (1920s) - Produced by Goodyear, this promotional film ...

The Land Girls (Widescreen. Original English. English Subtitle. Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel) ....

The Farming Game $25.10 Whether you're a real farmer or an urban dweller, you'll find The Farming Game is an accurate description of the business risks and gambles of farming. Players begin the game $5,000 in debt with 20 acres of inherited farmland. As players plant crops and sell livestock, they slowly work their way to success...that is if the elements cooperate! Farming has never been this much fun! For 2 to 6 playe...

Ertl Collectibles John Deere 8 Monster Treads Shake N Sounds Combine $15.99 John Deere combines forces with awesome monster truck styling to create the ultimate in off-road action.Features include: •Super bouncy tires•All terrain steering•Shake n sounds action•Made by ERTL...

Peg Perego John Deere Farm Power Tractor $279.99 Peg Perego John Deere Farm Power Tractor

Peg Perego JD Ground Force Tractor With Trailer $329.99 Peg Perego JD Ground Force Tractor With Trailer

Peg Perego John Deere Utility Tractor Ride on Toy $199 Peg Perego John Deere Utility Tractor Ride on Toy

LEGO Duplo 6141 My First Farm $24.99 Exciting LEGO DUPLO Farm lets kids raise livestock! Start building down on the farm with colorful LEGO DUPLO bricks, 4 animals and a farmer with easy-to-build tractor and pitchfork! 62 pieces. Ages 2 to 5.

Classic Eighteen Wheeler - Cashews, Chocolate Mints, Pistachios $46.95 Everyone will want to add this truck to their collection! Often referred to as an """"Eighteen Wheeler"""" (although ours has only 10 wheels), the third edition of our """"Transportation Collector's Series"""" is a handcrafted classic Tractor-Trailer Truck. These rugged workhorses keep American industry on-the-move. Each truck is carefully crafted, hand painted, and filled with five-ounces of Jumbo Cashews, one-half pound of Chocolate Gourmet Mints and four ounces of Pistachios. Because they are made by hand, all trucks have unique features and no two are exactly alike. Imported.

Classic Eighteen Wheeler - Choc. Almonds, Pistachios, Choc. Mints $48.95 Everyone will want to add this truck to their collection! Often referred to as an """"Eighteen Wheeler"""" (although ours has only 10 wheels), the third edition of our """"Transportation Collector's Series"""" is a handcrafted classic Tractor-Trailer Truck. These rugged workhorses keep American industry on-the-move. Each truck is carefully crafted, hand painted, and filled with five-ounces of Jumbo Cashews, one-half pound of Chocolate Gourmet Mints and four ounces of Pistachios. Because they are made by hand, all trucks have unique features and no two are exactly alike. Imported.

Classic Eighteen Wheeler - Choc. Almonds, Cashews, Choc. Mints $49.95 Everyone will want to add this truck to their collection! Often referred to as an """"Eighteen Wheeler"""" (although ours has only 10 wheels), the third edition of our """"Transportation Collector's Series"""" is a handcrafted classic Tractor-Trailer Truck. These rugged workhorses keep American industry on-the-move. Each truck is carefully crafted, hand painted, and filled with five-ounces of Jumbo Cashews, one-half pound of Chocolate Gourmet Mints and four ounces of Pistachios. Because they are made by hand, all trucks have unique features and no two are exactly alike. Imported.

Classic Eighteen Wheeler - Chocolate Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios $49.95 Everyone will want to add this truck to their collection! Often referred to as an """"Eighteen Wheeler"""" (although ours has only 10 wheels), the third edition of our """"Transportation Collector's Series"""" is a handcrafted classic Tractor-Trailer Truck. These rugged workhorses keep American industry on-the-move. Each truck is carefully crafted, hand painted, and filled with five-ounces of Jumbo Cashews, one-half pound of Chocolate Gourmet Mints and four ounces of Pistachios. Because they are made by hand, all trucks have unique features and no two are exactly alike. Imported.

AMT Fruehauf Van Model Kit $25.99 Classic AMT kit! Truck modelers rejoice! Build, customize, and admire! Truck modelers always enjoy being able to display full tractor and trailer companions. The AMT Fruehauf Van looks great being hauled by any of the AMT available tractor kits (sold separately). It features fully detailed body panels, authentic decals, chassis and wheels and when completed measuers over 19-inches long. This 1:25 scale model kit is a skill Level 2 and requires glue and paint. Molded in white with black vinyl tires and colorful decals.

LEGO Alien Conquest 7052 UFO Abduction $29.99 The Martians are coming! Stop the alien abduction! This LEGO UFO Abduction Set includes 3 minifigures and a flick-firing missile. UFO features an illuminated tractor beam! Take minifigure prisoners with the abduction function! Stop the alien abduction! The alien-defense-unit soldier is on a mission to stop the UFO as it tries to abduct the poor farmer. But watch out-- the UFO's illuminated tractor beam is fired up to capture him! Fire the flick-missile before the alien brings the frightened farmer on board and spins his ship into space. If the UFO lands on the farmer, he'll be trapped inside. Watch your back, Earthlings, because the Martians are coming! 211 LEGO pieces. Ages 7 to 14. LEGO UFO Abduction Set includes 3 minifigures: alien-defense-unit soldier, farmer with pitchfork, and alien trooper. The alien UFO features an illuminated tractor beam! Requires 2x "LR41" batteries (included). Includes LEGO bricks to build roadblocks. Land on minifigures to take them prisoner in the UFO with the abduction function!