Rural Property Upkeep Has Too Many Moving Parts
27 posts across 11 communities in the last 60 days; 33% from r/lawncare.
“Sitting here wondering why you'd have a property like this with 4 different cobbled beautiful areas and can't afford the maintenance for it? Like buying a used Ferrari but not being able to change the tires for 700 a piece”
“Can anyone recommend a trench ripper/subsoiler/anything that can make it quick and easy to put water lines and electric out to my outbuildings? I'm in a cold climate so the water lines need to be at least 3ft deep. Ideally it would be something I could attach to my tractor. I…”
“Houston here. It's hot. Real hot. And it hasn't rained in a while. I'm out every day when the sun is going down watering the worst spots just trying to keep things alive. For your sons yard the whole thing looks like my problem areas. So start watering deeply and on a schedule…”
Multiple posts detail concerns related to homesteading, including electric fence installation, cold storage room ventilation, well water contamination, and tractor maintenance. These issues reflect challenges in managing property and ensuring safety for families.
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“This is my current fence wire setup; a mower trailer, floor jack handle and a ratchet strap. Nothing fancy, just what i had on-hand. I am on my 4th roll of barbed and barbless. Just wanted to share my "free" setup incase you could use…”
“Hello y'all, my apologies if this is an inappropriate use of the subreddit. I am helping some people convert an old pole barn attached to their home into useable living space. The situation is they have already converted the front 1/3 of this barn into their current living space. Our county has a lot of off grid alternative building system types, myself included. They built it in a way that is cozy warm and satisfies their standard of finish product using systems like cordwood and bottle wal”
“I’m a first-time homeowner, and I’m changing the filter. Which way should the arrow go? submitted by /u/yu_babasaway [link] [comments]”
“Sitting here wondering why you'd have a property like this with 4 different cobbled beautiful areas and can't afford the maintenance for it? Like buying a used Ferrari but not being able to change the tires for 700 a piece”
“I’ve been using those cheap dual-outlet Orbit dial timers for a couple years now and they’re still kicking, just swap the batteries once a season and don’t leave em out over winter”
“I've been wading through used tractors listings on FB Marketplace for far too many hours and am in need of some wisdom and opinions. Please give. I'm looking into getting my first tractor for to help turn several acres of newly cleared land into a functional orchard and garden. We will eventually acquire attachments for bush-hogging, discing, subsoiling, grading, and post digging, among other things. Our extension agent visited the land and recommended a 50hp used tractor for "about”
“Hi there, looking for advice on what Larger tractor I should look to buy. Currently on ~150 acres with multiple hay fields that we currently contract out to local farmers for baling and cutting. We would love to be able to start doing it ourselves, as it's always a very stressful time waiting for the farmers when rain clouds are on their way! We currently have a 2012 Landini 1-50H (50hp, it's a clone of a Kioti DK50se). And while it is small, it has helped us on a few farms (7, and 30 ac”
“Can anyone recommend a trench ripper/subsoiler/anything that can make it quick and easy to put water lines and electric out to my outbuildings? I'm in a cold climate so the water lines need to be at least 3ft deep. Ideally it would be something I could attach to my tractor. I would prefer not to use a ditch witch because I have heavy clay soil which is a nightmare to fill back in. submitted by /u/Reasonable_Cup_429 [link] [comments]”
“That's my biggest concern too. I'm not about to leave a $3-4k machine out running unattended for hours. Someone might walk off with it.”
“I bought 220 acres in the Midwest a while ago. I have a small cabin and garage, outhouse etc. I keep guns and ATVs out there. I have a bx23 kubota and a zero turn 1000cc mower. It’s 3 hour drive from my home in the city. I love going out there to shoot guns and ride. There’s lots of deer and turkey, coyotes and small game. I lease 100 acres to a farmer for corn/soybean. He helps me out when I need something done with a big tractor like taking care of fallen trees or washed-out driveway/access ro”
“(Not to sound arrogant) My grandparents made sure i was taken care of when they left, and knew that i would put everything they left me back into the home. So if it’s a solid investment that will last me I’m willing to pay the ticket after all the bs I’ve went through with the other ones.”
“What high quality tiller to buy submitted by /u/Upbeat_Criticism1193 [link] [comments]”
“I bought a tractor, (L4802) I have some land maintenance implements and am getting more as my acerage is mostly wooded, and most of it will stay that way, but I plan to start with a small patch of already cleared grassy ground and try my hand at some wheat there. I don't want to get a million attachments, so I'm asking here: I know I need a tiller, and plan to get a 5ft spring loaded tine tiller, and I have a middle buster for when I move to corn or beans, but what else do I absolutely *”
“Forgive me if this is not the right place to ask this, but does anyone have any METAL shed recommendations? Just bought a house with an old moldy wooden shed that needs to be replaced, but I don't want to break the bank. A metal shed is really all I need, but most seem to have poor reviews. I'm looking for one roughly 10x14ft and tall enough to stand in. Anyone got one that they can stand behind and has done them well? submitted by /u/KeyWinter8295 [link] [comments]”
“I bought a Terramow robomower 2.5 years ago for about $1k and it's still going strong. I had a conventional mower before that but I realized I like to spend my time on my hobbies rather than mow every weekend. It's paid for itself as opposed to hiring someone to do it. Some things to note though. Cut quality is not as good as a conventional mower. This thing won't win you the neighborhood lawn award. You'll also still need to edge/trim from time to time since these robomowers don”
“Sticking with Makita makes sense if you already have a pile of 18v batteries, that's the whole point of staying in one ecosystem. Their mower will handle a third acre fine as long as you're not letting the grass get knee-high between cuts. The dual battery weeder you mentioned is solid, and you can get the power head that takes attachments for the pole saw and hedge trimmer. No clue about California rebates but I'd be surprised if there aren't any, seems like the kind of thing th”
“Are PTOs, 3-point hitches, etc a universal size? Will a Kubota accessory work on an old Ford? submitted by /u/HRDBMW [link] [comments]”
“I'd say very similar to your electrical run. Whole lot of digging and tearing up the yard!”
“I live in VA where the humidity can get pretty bad. I'm thinking of setting up things in the garage now that I'm starting to amass quite a bit of stuff. Would it be okay? There's also a window to the side I could open and maybe set up a fan that pushes out. Right now, mainly printing PLA and PETG but I'm just getting into the hobby. submitted by /u/hi_im_zer0 [link] [comments]”
“I mess around a lot with old tractors/equipment. It’d be very nice to get something that will peel the grease off without using a shitload of degreaser and scrubbing. Are there any affordable (not multiple thousands of dollars) options that will handle low home owner type usage? It’ll only get used a handful of times a year. submitted by /u/theraptorman9 [link] [comments]”
“Howdy folks, I'm looking to buy a tractor in the next few weeks. I was looking for some human input from those with experience to help with the decision. My needs are as follows: I will be managing 59 acres of land. I will be clearing about 25 acres of forested and overgrown land into pasture over the next 7-10 years to increase my land carrying capacity, I will use it to maintain my driveway, I will use it to build and repair fence, I will use it for some building projects in the future, I”
“One of those big back wheel, belt driven blade brush cutter push mowers would be ideal. An old school solution.”
“Realizing I missed a photo here it is. But in regards to me simply thinking I was going to have an easy “add a detached garage BR2100 and a BR120” took a slight turn. So in this set up we have a standard meter/main set up for a 200 amp house panel, then a second off peak meter/main for heat. Me without looking thought ahhh this should be cut and dry. Needless to say I’m planning on pulling a permit but I also want to confront the previous company who did this work and get the AHJ involved becaus”
“Houston here. It's hot. Real hot. And it hasn't rained in a while. I'm out every day when the sun is going down watering the worst spots just trying to keep things alive. For your sons yard the whole thing looks like my problem areas. So start watering deeply and on a schedule as best he can and the feed it in the fall before the cold weather gets here”
Woodlands can be a wild place. Cheers neighbor, have a great weekend
“Located in Western PA. I’ve been thinking of water storage via gutter collection to use for already established fruit trees on the property but would like to use it for a greenhouse and chicken coop as well. Would it be beneficial to have everything under one roof? Would the water tank likely hold or pull warmth from the greenhouse and chicken coop? Or would I just be better off having the tank separate and outside of a green house. The max size of the green house would be 18x8-10ft and water ta”
“We are purchasing a tractor and don’t know if to go with a new holland t5100 or case jx100 submitted by /u/Acrobatic_Hunt_8264 [link] [comments]”
“I use my old edger attachment from an old Troy built. New 6” steel blade. Motor started acting up after 10+ years and decided to go electric with a dewalt. Thinking of one of those round “scissor” blades for next year https://preview.redd.it/g08u2r1zp1kh1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79be89cdbce2b131c9594f8589bcd779e9f2590f”
“You can get a robot mower to handle the yard. We've had one for six seasons and all you have to do is edge trim once a month if you care about the yard (we don't, so hubs does it maybe thrice a season).”
“need some advice for a startup trenching/utility business is it smarter to finance a used kubota with 3k hours or just buy a new import brand outright main goal right now is keeping monthly overhead down while building a client list submitted by /u/NarrowCream8871 [link] [comments]”
“Trying to get our repeat-order list sorted before the next service comes due. Our BX23S and RTV-X1100 bounce between fencing, moving feed, mowing, and cleanup, usually with service due right when something else needs doing. I am trying to build one repeat-order list before the next round. I found an old order in my email and realized our notes do not even say which machine it was for. Between that, Messicks diagrams, and dealer receipts, the numbers are all over the place. I'm starting over”
“What elevation are you at? At higher elevations if you are not bagging there's not enough microbial activity to break down debris. HOC is also important as is mowing frequency, and N usage. A thatch rake has been around for a while for a reason. These new machines often get over used yes, but that doesn't mean there's a use case for them.”
“Hi, I got a house for 6 years with the long driveway as a rental, and what you do is park up next to the road so all you have to do when it snows is shovel the car out maybe 2 feet or so. The very first thing that happened was that I got hit with giant snowstorms. I learned to park up next to the road. But walking up to the car through the snow really sucks. You have to make a trail with your footsteps to get up to the car, the snow gradually gets worn away into a trail. But when it melts, it’s”
“Has anyone bought a greenhouse prefab kit? And if so, would you recommend??? I’m not savvy enough to diy but have been looking at greenhouse kits at Lowe’s and Tractor Supply, but don’t want to drop the money if they’re not sturdy submitted by /u/curiosity_kylls [link] [comments]”
“I'm jealous. I have to store everything in a 2 car garage so space for me is a premium. I would go talk to the rental and local lawn care places near you and see if they might be selling. Maybe a FB marketplace or Craigslist ad could help. I would definitely go with gas tho”
“So yesterday I asked which one would be better for my situation, getting a gas powered mover or battery, and so many people said battery for my situation. What is a specific battery powered mower or brand that you recommend for me to get? One that’s been working for you for years now or maybe just one that you know is very reliable? Thank you! Live in SC btw! submitted by /u/YkAce [link] [comments]”
“Tractor from work. Maintenance people overfilled hydrualic/tranmission oil last autumn. Nothing else out of the ordinary as far i i know. Iseki TF325F no clue which year. submitted by /u/IOwnABeatenCS340-89 [link] [comments]”
“I've got a huge property tall mature oaks. I've got a John Deere Ztrak 997 for cutting the lawn. In the fall the massive leaf pick up is no joke. I have another tractor John Deere 41 with a belly mower and a tow behind Cyclone professional rake. The cyclone rake motor and frame are beyond repair this year, and my mower deck probably needs all new spindles. Both are over 20 years old. I'm trying to tell my wife we need a new system. My preference is a new Zero-turn with a power assist”
“My most enjoyable pass time on my property is doing work wirh my good ol tractor! Anybody else feel the same? submitted by /u/AffectionateMap755 [link] [comments]”
“I guess I don't know a whole lot about those trucks, but I don't see where you are going to store the water and supplies. Provide space and equipment for cleaning. I suppose you are going to have a power hook-up. Is there a cash register in there somewhere and fans to mitigate the brutal Florida heat? How about ice storage? Aren't the side panels going to drain all the rain water into the back of the truck because they are raised as shown in the picture? Godspeed friend.”
“Just closed on my house and moved in. The yard looks like this. What’s the first thing I should do to it? Western Nebraska submitted by /u/Stunning_Reflection5 [link] [comments]”
“To the right of the red line is the good neighbor. To the left of the yellow line is the bad neighbor. So, this post is just to vent. We bought a property last year that came with a 20' x 1800' foot strip in the back. The whole area in the back comes to about 3/4 of an acre. Not too much, but it is ours. As I was walking the property, I saw that the lots were being farmed. No biggie. The prior owner didn't care. Once, we got the property settled over to our name, I looked up the neig”
“Hi all, I have an acre and a half of lawn and another acre of land that I don’t have plans for yet and looking into getting a pull behind sprayer, located in TX Panhandle. It’s old farmland that was let go and just now getting grass growing and in decent shape (after a first failed seeding) and now the battle against weeds that germinated along with the grass is on the horizon. What pull behind sprayers are folks using and what has your experience been? I only have a zero turn lawnmower, may loo”
“never had an issue in Texas in the summer with 100+ days for multiple days in a row”
“Been going back and forth on this for a few weeks now. Got a spot on the property that needs a proper storage shed, maybe 12x16, something solid enough to store tools and double as a small workspace when the weather is bad. I know how to frame, not a concern. The question is whether it's actually worth the time compared to just ordering one of those prefab kits or having a local company drop one off. On paper building it myself saves money and I get exactly what I want. In practice I know ho”
“Worst thing to me. It’s been a pain in the ass to bring back the yard of the house I took on. Also, I stepped on a rattlesnake two days ago and mowed over it second later. Nobody in this sub gave me a suggestion of how to deter snakes. Thanks sub.”
“Landscaping rocks (boulders), raised concrete landscape beds or planters, bollards, or anything that would fuck up a vehicle.”
“They seem more like mow a little every day so you rarely have to mow than a complete replacement Still sounds like a great time saver”
“Need some advice for a startup trenching/utility business. Is it smarter to finance a used Kubota with 3k hours, or just buy a new import brand outright? Main goal right now is keeping monthly overhead down while building a client list. submitted by /u/Timely-Ad-2615 [link] [comments]”