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The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator makes gardening easier! Originally designed to help landscapers get their jobs done quicker, the Mantis Tiller has been America's favorite tiller for over 30 years, and is standard equipment in home gardens across the country.
The lightweight Mantis Tiller/Cultivator does an excellent job of preparing garden soil for planting and it can be used for dozens of other jobs throughout the year! Browse through our site; we know you'll find lots of great products to help you plan, plant and enjoy a beautiful yard and garden in 2010! Enjoy!
Gardening Tips
In January, our mail boxes begin to fill with gardening catalogs. It's a wonderful time to start planning your garden! Here are a few tips to guide you through the winter months... depending on where you garden:
January:
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Start planning for the spring! Take time to browse through garden catalogs and order selective varieties of seeds. You may even want to make a map of your garden to help guide you in choosing your plants and/or vegetables. Order your seeds early to make sure you get the ones you want! |
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Gently remove snow and ice from trees or shrubs, if necessary. The added weight will easily bend and break the branches. |
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If you are located in an area with an abundance of snow, birds and other small animals may not be able to find adequate sources of food. Be sure to keep your bird feeders filled. |
February:
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Give some attention to your houseplants. Make sure they are properly watered, and are not in the direct path of drafts. If you let the dust build up on them, clean with a damp sponge. |
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Start getting those garden tools ready for the 2010 season! Clean any tools that may have been stored dirty, and start sharpening the shears and mower. |
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For cooler climates, start summer annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables indoors. 6 to 8 weeks in advance is plenty of time. |
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For warmer climates, cool season crops such as onions, broccoli, and cabbage can be planted. |
March:
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Turn your compost pile or ComposT-Twin. You can compost yard debris like leaves, and other garden leftovers. |
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Dethatch and / or aerate your lawn. Try the Aerator/Dethatcher Combo attachments for your Mantis tiller! |
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Begin to seed or overseed your lawn (depending on climate). |
Aerating and dethatching are necessary for a beautiful lawn!
The Aerator attachment cuts into the soil under your lawn with four sets of tempered steel "knives", to permit easy absorption of water, oxygen and nutrients. Perfect to use in compact, clay soil. Aerate before overseeding or spot seeding your lawn.
The Dethatcher attachment quickly removes weeds and the tan-looking build-up "thatch" that can choke your lawn. The 60 spring-steel picks let you dethatch at 15" swatch with a single pass.
Buy them both and save! To see our Aerator/Dethatcher Combination package, click here.
Starting a new lawn from seed is the least expensive and most commonly utilized method of establishing turf. Consistent depth, lay of seed, adequate moisture, and ground temperature are all crucial elements to the successful germination and establishment of new sod. The best time to start a new lawn or overseeding project is just prior to the grass's season of most vigorous growth. Depending on the climate and grass type found in the area, seeding a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn is possible nearly all year round.
Cool-season grasses seed best in early spring and in some areas, winter. Warm-season grasses should be planted in late spring when the ground is tepid.
Reasons to overseed:
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Fill in bare spots |
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Improve turf density and color |
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Helps lawn withstand insects, disease, drought, shady conditions, and heavy traffic |
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Reduce the amount of fertilizer, water, and pesticides required |
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