Simple cheap solution to keep lawns and pastures healthy all season! Tool Tuesday

Simple solution to keep you lawn and pastures healthy all season...Tool Tuesday!
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[@wayneleamon3186]

I saw where you're going to be one of the speakers at the Homesteaders of America Conference in October. I wish we could attend. It would be awesome to meet you in person. Maybe I'll win the lottery between now and then.

[@lilahnewton7940]

Hi Wayne, if you do win the lottery, take me with you, ok? Happy 4th🎉🎊🎇🎆🇺🇸💥🌟🎶👍

[@masheen3658]

Durn, is it expensive to go?

[@raymonddunn9723]

Josh you never handle that aeriator from behind it. It nearly rolled on to your legs just in the demo. Also it's lethall just parked. What I did was put a square tubing frame and mesh cage over it. I noticed in your videos your very cavalier about safety around your implements. There is a reason farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. Safety preceeds all else.

[@Prentiss38]

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[@leroywaller7604]

Thank you, Josh, for being well informed on good pasture management and passing it on to us viewers.

[@4BlessingsFarm]

I have a 5 ft pull behind, sure helps the pasture alot. Our pasture was nasty and a ton of weeds last summer when we bought and now its so pretty. Thanks for sharing

[@MrCheaterpipe]

Bolt on forks look like a good way to bend a bucket to me you are also a lot farther out from your pivot point on your front end loader meaning the leverage prevents you from picking up nearly as much as a dedicated fork mast if you have a quick attach bucket its no problem at all swapping and takes virtually no time

[@Fixr291]

I love how in touch you are with your community. Great videos, keep it up!

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Thanks to you I've found the Titan 1500# clamp-on pallet forks I've been needing, At a great price too. ThankYou for your support of all us little guys trying to improve our land for ourselves & local wildlife. Much appreciated 👍😎🇺🇸

[@nelsoncreekfarm]

Such a cool implement. Thanks for sharing the information on it. I will be looking at one for my pastures. I did notice in the video that your top link was to short, which could put the lift arms in a bind and cause some damage. Just lengthen the top link so the side rails of the frame where the roller bearings are, are level, not tipped down at the front. Just a tip from someone that's been there, done that and destroyed a tractors hydraulic rock shaft.

[@jamesmorse126]

Joshua you might consider acquiring a quick hitch. It will make hook-ups as well as disconnecting much easier.

[@lakesideranch]

Hey Josh! Happy and safe 4th to you and Mrs. Stoney Ridge from here! Enjoy your day with family and friends Doug@ the"ranch"

[@chromedome1120]

Hey Josh , I love your channel , and your attitude is such a pick up , makes a person want to watch , Keep up the great work !

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Terry!

[@asmodai6759]

Titan makes great equipment. Our local Kioti dealer sells their stuff and we've been very impressed so far.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Good Vid Josh the landscape guys used one of them on my backyard and then quad seeded it. I got some grass out there now!!!

[@timh9407]

I would make something shaped kind of like an old swingset but heavier where you can hang implements to hook up easier.Especially something like a PTO post hole digger.

[@Gixzer04]

@stonyridgefarm , I’ll speak for your bearings , top link n 3pt. “ please pick us up when using ground engaging tools n well last you a long long time. “ we set up everything to be pulled straight. Each disc blade or aerator tooth along with its frame get twisted pretty good. That’s the beauty of 3pt is we can pick it up. Any pull type with lift should be raised as well when turning. A lot of leverage cranking a rear gang of discs. Bigger tractors won’t sweat this extra stress til you see a draft arm trashed. Also lift those 3 pt arms when using any pto n lock them up. Bad day mowing n making a turn after they slack out. Just my 2 cents. Not my place to tell another man how to farm his land but I enjoy helping,

[@tropifiori]

I would recommend a layer of grease on the threads of the fill plug on the aerator. Mine rusted on which is a big headache. Frank

[@jeffleonard5535]

6:20 - 6:30.... Hi larious!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤠🤠🤠

[@ToddBizCoach]

For extra hard pan soil consider adding an extra frame on top on which to load more weight to push times deeper in soil.

[@joolwing]

Can't believe the crisp colors of the drone camera! Your farm looks like paradise on my 4K laptop! I do need an aerator for my place so I appreciated this video a little extra! I saw the sneak peak and I'm feelin' Jeepy!! WOOOO!!

[@davidhinson5010]

11:15 beautiful view, good job sir.

[@willrine8614]

I have the same pallet forks. For repeated use, I use ratchet straps to keep them snug against the bucket and they won't slide off.

[@grwolf272]

I use my Titan pallet forks all the time especially since the forks are removable and a tow ball can be used to easily move trailers around.

[@MrMarkCrisler]

Very cool tool. Thanks for highlighting it. A good solution for our back pasture.

[@southernwulf530]

I KNOW WHAT TYE SECRET IS AHHHHHHHHH. Can't wait for you to review it!!!

[@cornbreadbees5385]

Great video. I'd had one of those on my mind for my pastures here on the farm. I'm also trying to repair some fields that have been neglected by the past owner alot of work and alittle time will do the trick happy 4th to you and yours

[@tomcogger5013]

Great video Josh keep up the great work. That would be a good idea to do before I frost seed in the spring

[@goodsteel53]

Just found you and love your stuff! Also... you choice of timepiece is impeccable! Seiko Automatic Diver!

[@tobywilliams414]

Bought a 4 tine Hay King pasture renovator. It also works very well but it’s twice the price and it really works my 2wd Massey 255 I have to pull it in 1st.

[@johnadams2605]

A Pats quick hitch is a useful thing when changing implements often. Not knocking on other brands but don't have to worry about top link not matching up with the Pats. I have them on my JD 1023 and love them.

[@FarmallFanatic]

That's why I went with a pull type spreader, much easier to hook up

[@Gixzer04]

Love seeing this implement hard at work. So many under estimate it’s value n efficiency. Excellent stonyridgefarm well done man.

[@jburritt426]

My friend posted on facebook a post about bees. It was down right funny when it called yellow jackets assh___s. That about covers it. Love your video. The grass will love this.

[@kennethhamabata2338]

I was looking at getting an aerator, this is very helpful.. thanks

[@ronniepate4315]

Just checking out some of the older videos . Great content as usual .

[@GaryB33]

Have a Great Independence Day. GOD BLESS America

[@46rambo49]

I was Yelling at the screen, "it's going to roll, watch your shins" when you were hooking up. we have wedge blocks for all implements, and pallets to set stuff like the broadcast spreader on, got them from a local hardware from the dumpster, they are plastic, and aerators bounce on our soil, we use a lot of Revive to help with water retention and we have a compost pile the size of a semi truck. if you want more weight in it use beet juice. thanks for the fun

[@beverleyweatherall9573]

Hi! I’m from Ontario Canada. Like your videos very much. Nice weather here. My veggies are coming up nicely. Beverley 🥰

[@jeremygourde9880]

The ad PTO quick link and their parody of you Josh was awesome. They nailed it with their impression of you

[@hapnewsom9217]

I have to say Josh, the pastures are looking pretty dang good! Nice glass of Ice Tea and just sit and enjoy that view in the evening!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhhahahha.....Most of the time I'm enjoying the view from the ventrac seat

[@hapnewsom9217]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I hear that!! Hope that baby has a cup holder!!

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

I have a similar broadcast seeder similar to your's. We built a dedicated stand using old pallets that make's it must easier to attach and detach.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks man.....we're gonna weld up something with that scrap metal!

[@ralfie8801]

Always use it after it's rained and dried out just a bit, also, always lift it off the ground when making any turn, not just sharp ones. I'm guessing you noticed how much harder the tractor is to steer when you don't lift the aerator. It's very hard on the lower lift arms of the tractor to turn without lifting the aerator, I broke one of the attachment points for the turnbuckle on one arm not lifting my aerator before turning. Just a heads up, keep up the great videos, I like them.

[@rainowl1]

Other than the new RTV that 240 hits a soft spot. One of my all time favorites. It will haul tail in transport gear. Lol.

[@fschiffer1]

Missing a little of radiator fluid to avoid rust inside of aerator-drum. Great videos Josh.

[@laohantun7404]

Lots of tools Josh...so cool...so so cool....thanks for teaching us....

[@boitisfivefoot17]

Your garden looks like it is coming along great

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I've been slacking on the garden!! Need to get on it!

[@stoneycarter5546]

You guys have a Beautiful farm !!

[@patrick0connell772]

Pat from Ireland bought aerator last year see great results from it

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great to hear.....maybe tell all the "pros" down there in the comments that it works....they're down there arguing about pluggers being the only way.....bhahahha....can't plug a field of rocks...thanks for your comment Pat

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Josh good video thank you for it

[@philipunderwood477]

Try parking/ storing/ unhitching the broadcast spreader on a few sturdy pallets. Also works well for some brush hog and other 3pt implements. We park our brush hog on 2 large round logs- makes on/off easier. Dont fall for the gimmick of a quick hitch- they are great for certain heavy tillage and some particular items on dead-flat ground. Mostly just a gimmick by skinny little wimps with 20hp utility yard tractors who think they're saving time hook ing up stuff in their paved garage in the suburbs

[@rogerl8488]

Dt drain it do what I did with mind half water an antifreeze:)) it's been like that for 5 years now....

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

Great video, your property is so beautiful to see. I enjoy your videos

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks John

[@kycolonel1001]

based on what I have been studying lately , I have similar soil, you need to investigate cover crops to improve your soil and water infiltration rates

[@120ohm]

just picked up a scrap water heater, ill have to weld some spikes on it and build one of my own!

[@robertfoote3255]

I have my inpliements on heavy pallets with castors. Converted a old corn crib into a "storage barn" by adding a concrete floor. Back up to the door, roll what you need over to it and hook it up. Wheeled pallets will allow you "wiggle" it right into place easly! Getting to old to fight with stuff anymore! 😉

[@countryraisins9158]

That is a genius idea I will be trying out this weekend. Lol Thanks for posting it.

[@treyward4480]

Robert Foote that is a very good idea!

[@ralfie8801]

Now combine all of that with a quick hitch.

[@dananelson479]

That looks like fun. Have tried agricultural gypsum. Lots of studies from ag schools.

[@JammyCrackcorn]

Love the music playing just when you started aerating the field...What was playing?.

[@JonathanShaheen]

If you have a ventrac, an attachment called an aeravator works wonders for compaction

[@JonathanShaheen]

That and regular humic acid applications

[@edboggs4066]

I have several Titan attachments, they have good products.

[@gerryhoffman5667]

Josh,On your broad cast spreader, idea set on pallets to raise & level before on hooking, should be easier to hook up next time

[@ericmcbride7582]

Hey Josh Tractor time with Tim used beet juice for tire weight, won't rust or freeze, would be good for the aerator

[@wardcollins9574]

Deer turds can be full of minerals, as they browse through the wooods and eat plants from the forest floor gorwing from the brok down leaves from trees which can pull minerals from deep in the earth, alfalfa also roots deep and pulls minerals from as deep down as 18 feet.

[@robertpayne2717]

I needed some scrap iron out of our scrap pile one day. Had low cut shoes and flare leg jeans this was late 70's or early 80's I happened to step too close to a ground yellow jacket nest had 6 or 8 that flew up my pants leg... yes I know about yellow jackets!!!

[@danielgaspard5738]

2 things off the top of my head. Use some scrap materials and build some landing gear for that spreader. Look into deep soil aeration in patches that may not see any or very little improvement from just a roller type aerator. Deep soil aeration will also help with areas that hold water longer than they should. Hard pan that you can't see is a booger.

[@tycox8704]

As you discovered, a wide single-drum spiker is fine while you’re traveling in a straight line, but when you turn, the entire drum turns at the same speed. It should be segmented so the spikes can rotate independently.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...and if we use this they just open a bit larger hold...many ways to do this....here's just one my friend

[@celzomercado7003]

Excellent tractor!!!

[@jbweld6193]

Ive never used an aerator like that one. I have had very good luck with a tow behind plug aerator.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Right on...that's what my nieghbor has....we will plug the lawn next year and aerate throughout the year. Plug once and aerate over and over is what I'm hearing

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

Cool Beans. I'll have to start setting some money aside for one.

[@dgeorge852]

Nice Jeep.

[@28cruzin]

You need a "Titan quickattach". I really like mine.

[@wesfredricks2543]

Sort of off topic, but I also watched your video where that metal building was assembled and I am getting a similar one installed in the next month or two. Please tell me what is the height, at the eaves, of your building....I'm currently trying to decide between a 10 and 12 ft height for a new building on my land. Keep up the great work, I enjoy you videos and your upbeat mentality.

[@MatthewRulla]

What type of attachment works best to remove stones from my pasture? Stones are usually 3"-4" river tumbled rock. Thanks!

[@vxnova1]

Set the broad cast spreader on 3 or 4 pallets, it will make hooking it up much easier

[@aaronhillman9311]

Hey just food for though on mowing what if you put an offset pullbehind mower behind the Vintrax maximizing each pass. Just a thought

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's in the works for sure

[@jamor2549]

Stoney Ridge Farmer how many times a year should you run the spikes?

[@chrissinni8049]

Best thing to watch good job.

[@carno1231]

Hi mr stoney ridge I noticed how you could speed up the process, by buying a three point to tow hitch attached you could then use it on you Kabota and get the same result. Loving the video very helpful 🙂🙂

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep....we could....I have something in the works for the kubota UTV....it's a great little rig with lots of capabilities

[@ferencmihaly7291]

Ötletes dolgok aki meg tudja csinálni.

[@pamdors869]

I would recommend putting some antifreeze in with the water so you won't have to worry about winter freeze expansion.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I need one of those after all of the compaction I have caused in my fields because of the rain!!

[@adrianlewis3119]

Hey Josh How do you go about pulling out old fence post 6" round? I appreciate your time mate, very much enjoy the content. Regards Adrian

[@Rdrake1413]

Another benefit to aerating is you create pockets for fertilizer.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

And grass seed too! Wooooo!!

[@tomgourley305]

Josh, you could build up soil a little more by going behind aerator spreading thin layer of compost or possibly having chicken litter spread behind it. That could fall into aerator grooves to add organic matter to your poor topsoil. Good luck with it. Tomg

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Tough to spread.....we're putting down "green manure" this year....google it...actually a term used by the USDA...bet you'll learn something today!

[@donutman942]

Set that spreader on high blocks will make it easier

[@tomlee7966]

hey Josh that metal frame your aerator came in would work well with little fab work to set your broadcast spreader on to get it up off the ground to make it easier for 1 person to hook up. just a thought didnt know if you thought about it

[@supermoon1430]

I was also thinking of it being useful

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that!!!

[@matthewharris3308]

Use the scrap metal to make a stand to hold your broadcast spreader off the ground to make hooking up easier.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Amen!

[@wildefox1478]

Great tool Tuesday Josh, aeration is a great way to keep your grass healthy!

[@RonnieToo]

I'm not a Homesteader and I don't have acres of land.... however I prefer aerators that take out a 3" or 4" of soil when aerating clay soils. Yes those soil plugs look unsightly until you next cut the grass as it will pulverize those soil plugs and the soil will be spread over grass surface. The good thing about the plugs is you could thinly spread sand or compost over the grass some of which will fill in the plug holes when you cut the grass or even water the grass. Getting the sand or compost into those plug holes in the clay will stay open longer allowing water or sand into the ground improving the soil if you do this once a year over several years ( after all we bought the aerator) any application of fertilizer should now stay on the grass or work it's way easier into the soil rather getting washed off the grass into the creeks etc. Yes it's more work but I think it would be worth it....

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...I think you're describing a plugger not an aerator

[@RonnieToo]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I thought a plunger was used to clear a blockage in a toilet lol Great video btw 👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahahaa spell check..plugger bhahahaa

[@mohamedhamidsebsa7791]

ow are you my frend ,im algerian job , i love the natur and farm

[@robhakeman5873]

What's the name of the song or lyrics playing when you started aerating after you filled the drum with water ? That's one of my favorite tunes as Ryan Kurster of How Farms Work on You Tube channels uses that also.

[@tractorboy31]

Make some prop stands for the spreader. Later this year im gonna work up a chunk at church for a better lawn and ill probably get dads old seeder down and that bolts to the drawbar and braces to the cultivator lift points on the 3pt. ill also probably get the 3pt sprayer down to spray roundup prior to working but ill have to make sure the pump is still good. Most likely needing a rebuild

[@jeffery19677]

Josh, build a frame made from treated wood that allows you to sit the spreader on it so it sits straight and about 2 feet off the ground.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Someone else had a cool idea too...so it's set up to have wheels on it....might install some solid wheels to make it easier...it's a bugger to use...good thing we only use it about 2 times a year...and the price was right ! It was grandpas....free!

[@NETexasDude40]

Wow... Pasture looks like a golf course.

[@ragrle]

Nice dogs.

[@TThiel13]

How well does this work josh? I would really consider one for running over hay field.

[@tjruff17]

Nice soil compactor.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

exactly the opposite my brotha

[@tjruff17]

That’s a sharp sheep’s foot roller. The soil beneath the few inches it penetrates WILL be compacted. You’re helping the top few inches and compacting the rest.

[@Thisandthatdude]

Man, my spike aerator from Titan definitely wasn’t packaged nicely like that. It had the metal framing but it was broke. The pallet was broke. It had no plastic wrap. About to use the aerator for the 1st time today in WI.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Hmmm.....well as long as the implement works you should be a happy man. I've given up on receiving an implement without a few dings in it....just what happens during shipment sometimes I guess

[@Thisandthatdude]

Stoney Ridge Farmer Very true, even my EA box grader was shipped poorly. The spike aerator works fine, I think I may prefer a plug aerator over the spiked one though. A plug would create more of a hole where as the spike just creates a slit.

[@tomjones4318]

Get it on soft dirt and get some leveling too.

[@robertpayne2717]

Use an adequate mixture of anti freeze

[@toddhutchins8877]

I put 2 wheels on the back of mine easy to move around

[@bennolting4827]

I have that same broadcaster and your not lying HAHA. it's a love hate relationship

[@joshwerner652]

Wish you would have showed us a spot in the yard where this aerator worked over to see the results. Neat video!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You really can't see it much...but I will in the future for sure...thanks for the great idea..you're right

[@COSMOsrlwwwcosmosrlcom]

nice pieces!