Best Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Tires

The whole incident made me lose less than a half hour's time. He charged me five euros, parts and labor included, and I was soon on my way again. I love my farm truck. When something on the scooter does break, and it happens once a year or so, I simply...

One of the things I really like about living here in Liguria, Italy, is having lots of water features near my garden. It's construction time again, and as usual I'm using my Italian truck to haul supplies to the job site.

My wife and I prefer to leave dead trees in the woods to the bugs and woodpeckers. However, around the house and paths, I prefer taking a tree rather than have it take me as I walk by.

It doesn't matter if it's old and rusty—in fact, that might be part of the charm. Although tractors (and lately, ATVs and UTVs ) tend to take the spotlight when discussing workaholic farm vehicles, I'll venture to say that no farm—hobby or otherwise—is...

Adjustable rear air shocks also serve to keep your vehicle level. Pickup and flatbed trucks have handled such farm tasks for nearly a century. Extended mirrors provide better visibility around the trailer.

Because I run my ATV at pressures of 14 pounds and less depending on use, I needed more accuracy. Then comes the real test. Knowing the correct pressure is half the battle. Too much air can be a problem, too.

Tips on using a tire for your container garden. Container gardens can be made out of just about anything that can hold soil. However, how safe is it to plant vegetables or fruits in an old tire?

The U.S. Senate recently passed an amendment to S.1813, the transportation or Highway Bill that would exempt farm trucks from the restrictions of commercially licensed truck drivers.

Cover crops offer your garden many benefits, ranging from reduced erosion and compaction to increased fertility and soil organic matter, and different types of cover crops serve different purposes: Legumes, for example, boost nitrogen in your soil while...

The anticipation and planning are almost as much fun as the doing. Liz's logs might be part of the answer. << More Shop Talk >> Tags anvil , Jim Ruen , vises , workbench Last week, I described finding an old, heavy-duty vise for sale in Crown Trout Jewelers,...

This layer is about 6-7” thick.The next step is adding additional layers. I soon took down the trees but didn't know what to do with the stumps. There were 2 maple trees too close together flanking the sidewalk and nothing else.

By joining a CSA operation, you “own” a portion of that farm's bounty. 264 East Pinetown (Yeatesville), NC 252-943-3116 Oregon Rising Stone Farm Portland, OR 97213 503-916-9576 farmers@risingstonefarm.com Arrangements: Pickup Pennsylvania Greensgrow...

Approximately 20 percent of today's military population is female, and many are starting careers in food, farming and agriculture upon returning to civilian lifestyles. Annie's Project, an organization run by the Iowa State University Extension, focuses...

Instead of filling my house with unnecessary toxic cleaners, I prefer to make my own. Not only do they help to get the house clean, but my favorites have great uplifting scents that always seem to help the cleaning process.

This site explains the feed values of some popular grains. That led to major milk production declines and other health issues. Tired of relinquishing control of your goat's nutrition?

Follow her adventures at www.freelancefarmerchick.com . Discover what's in store for your farm. “Oftentimes when a bull goes into a breeding season, it may go off feed. High-quality green forages contain carotene, but forages high in nitrates, such...

While everyone has their favorites (“Fairy Tale of New York” by The Pogues and Jack Johnson's version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” are two of mine), sometimes it feels as though we're listening to the same songs over and over and it's only...

Indoor hyacinth plants should be kept in bright, indirect light, while those planted outdoors require a sunnier location. Because of this, tall top-heavy hyacinth flowers must be supported.

Take a peek at the photos from my test ride below. As hobby farmers, we can be hesitant to invest in large-scale equipment—this is true for both new and experienced farmers alike.

If you feel extra support is needed, however, place metal rods or bamboo poles 3 to 4 inches in the ground, pushing against the tires. Because they thrive in nutrient-rich soil, potatoes planted in tires can be grown entirely in compost, although potting...

If you blow a sidewall—the tall side of the tire—there's not much you can do to save the tire except for tubing it. In a two-number figure, the first number is the width of the tire in inches, and the second should be the rim size in inches.

The top heavy sedum can usually hold the huge flower up on the thick stock, but occasionally the flower bows to the ground or the stalk may even break.Weak stems are the result of overly rich soil.

To many, this is a plant we find in a dried bag or stuffed mouse in a pet store. Growing Catnip Catnip is easy to grow from seed or plant. The compound is very similar to the oils found in valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ), which also drives cats wild.

Plainly stated, mint is a thug. To grow your mint, try to pick a strawberry jar without a drainage hole in the bottom. If the roots begin to grow out of the pot's drainage hole, you can easily see them and quickly snip them off with a pair of pruners...

We have a long way to go on the project, but just having it underway feels great! Here's to new beginnings! « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags Jessica Walliser , patio , patios , pavers

Repeat with the other foot. For example, sit on the ground instead of on a bucket because it opens up the hips and is good for the lower body. Sit up straight in this pose and take a few minutes to massage your feet, paying particular attention to the...

And they prefer it this way. Honeybees have several jobs throughout their lives, and those jobs change as they age. That's it, and it's also a big job. That's just for starters. The answer here depends greatly on whom you ask.