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Cultivator vs Tiller: Which Tool Is Right For Your Garden Or Farm?

December 25, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Cultivator vs Tiller

Choosing the right soil preparation tool is critical for successful gardening and farming. Two machines are often confused yet serve distinct purposes: the cultivator and the tiller. While they may appear similar at first glance, their design, power, depth capability, and intended use differ significantly. Understanding these differences allows us to select the correct … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming

Best Leaf Sweeper Reviews: Do Leaf Sweepers Really Work?

December 10, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Leaf Sweeper Reviews

Best Leaf Sweepers: Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper Brinly Lawn Sweeper Husqvarna Lawn Sweeper Leaf sweepers could save the time spent on yard maintenance, making every yard look like the envy of your neighbors. Many believe that leaf blowers and leaf sweepers are similar. However, there are some differences. The sweeper functions like a hybrid of mowers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: best leaf sweeper, Garden Tools, lawn care, leaf collection, leaf sweeper, leaf sweeper for yard, leaf sweeper reviews, outdoor cleaning, yard maintenance

My Totally Non-Scientific Soil Amendment Plan

September 12, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

soil amendments

So, I’m terrible at doing soil tests. Every year, I think to myself, “I should get the soil tested…” And then promptly forget about it until it’s wayyyy too late and I suddenly have about 300 starts to put in the ground and resolve to do it on time next year. Because of my terrible procrastination problem, I’ve come up with a soil amendment plan that seems to work? I say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Gardening and Farming Tagged With: garden soil, gardening tips, organic gardening, soil amendment, soil fertility, soil health, soil improvement

9 Best Rubber Boots For Farm Work (Men & Women)

August 31, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Rubber Boots For Farm Work (Men And Women)

Best Rubber Boots For Farm Work: Best Overall: Sloggers Women Waterproof Rain And Garden Boot Best Budget-Friendly: Kamik Men’s Hunter Boot Best Value: Muck Arctic Sports Winter Boot Most Durable: Muck Boot Chore Classic Men’s Rubber Boot Editor’s Choice: ArcticShield Men’s Waterproof Neoprene Outdoor Boots Farm work can be both a hobby or an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: farm boots, farm work, rubber boots, waterproof boots, work boots

Top 4 Best Books By Shaye Elliott [Reviews]

August 19, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best elliott homestead books

Top 4 Best Books By Shaye Elliott: Seasons at the Farm Welcome to the Farm Family Table The Elliott Homestead: From Scratch Are you a homestead enthusiast? Do you wonder how you can improve your family menu with fantastic recipes? Well, if any of the aforementioned is your passion, then you are at the right place. We reviewed in this post the Top 4 Best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming, Animals and Livestock Tagged With: best books, book recommendations, recommended reading, Shaye Elliott, Shaye Elliott literature

10 Best Augers And Posthole Diggers For Rocky Soil

August 15, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Augers for rocky soil

Best Augers And Posthole Diggers For Rocky Soil: Best Overall: ION Eskimo Standard Series Ice Auger Best Budget-Friendly: XtremepowerUS-1Person Post Hole Digger V-Type 55cc Best Value: Landworks Heavy-Duty Eco-Friendly Electric Cordless Auger Most Durable: Seymour AUA2 Adjustable Auger With Wood Handle Editor’s Choice: Dirty Hands Tools 104306 Post Hole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: best augers, digging equipment, ground preparation, heavy-duty tools, posthole diggers, Rocky Soil, soil excavation

7 Best Homesteading Books For Beginners [Reviews]

August 1, 2025 by Melissa John 6 Comments

Best Homesteading Books For Beginners: Homesteading from Scratch New Complete Self-Sufficiency The Encyclopedia of Country Living 10th Edition Did you ever discover the secret to success? To achieve a positive outcome, it is about identifying your passions and facing them with honesty. Each person is different and has a different level of desire to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Beginners, Homesteading, Homesteading Books, Homesteading Guides, Homesteading Resources, Homesteading Skills, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Living

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally?

July 26, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally Yellowjackets are insects with distinctive yellow-black striped heads and thorax. They are among the most aggressive stinging insects on Earth, and they are more dangerous than other insects like bees or wasps. Yellowjackets defend their nest until death, in large numbers, when they are under attack. In most cases, however, they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Beekeeping, Garden Pests, Insect Control, Natural Methods, Natural Remedies, Outdoor Solutions, Pest Control, Pest Management, Yellow Jacket Removal, Yellow Jackets

7 Best Dump Carts For Lawn Tractors/Garden Tractors/Movers

July 19, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Dump Carts For Lawn Tractor and Garden TractorMover

Best Dump Carts For Lawn Tractors: Best Overall: Gorilla Carts GOR866D Best Budget-Friendly: Polar Trailer LG7 Best Value: Agri-Fab 45-0101 Most Durable: MotoAlliance Impact ATV/UTV Editor’s Choice: Ohio Steel 4048PHYB A dump cart is a vehicle that has a specific purpose. You can easily tell the difference between a dump cart by the number of wheels and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Cart Accessories, Dump Carts, Garden Tools, Garden Tractors, Heavy-Duty Carts, Lawn Tractors, Movers, Outdoor Equipment, Yard Work

Best Tillers/Cultivators For Roots, Rocky Soil, New Ground

July 17, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Tillers/Cultivators for Roots, Rocky Soil and New Ground

Best Tillers/Cultivators For Roots, Rocky Soil, And New Ground Best Overall: Earthwise TC70001 Best Budget-Friendly: Sun Joe TJ603E Best Value: Mantis 7940 Most Durable: Earthquake 31635 Editor’s Choice: Greenworks Tiller 27072 It takes money and time to get your garden ready for planting. To purchase farm equipment and tools, you need to have enough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Cultivators, Garden Equipment, Garden Machinery, Gardening Tools, New Ground, Rocky Soil, Root Removal, Soil Preparation, Tillers

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I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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