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Hand
Photo courtesy of Construction Safety Products
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These seeders help to spread seed evenly and efficiently. Seed can be spread by hand, ATV-mount, push-cart and tractor-mount. Capacities range from 25lb to 300lb of seed. Broadcast by hand-crank or motor drive. 2004 price range: $10-$400. |
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ATV
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Tractor
Photo courtesy of Northern Tool and Equipment Co.
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Dibble
Photo courtesy of Construction Safety Products |
Designed to make planting of seedlings faster and easier. Blade design allows you to make a hole for a seedling in one stroke. Dibbles are wedge-shaped (as pictured) for softer, moister soils; for rockier soils see the planting bar below. 2004 price range: $15-$30. |
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Hoedad
Photo courtesy of Forestry Suppliers, Inc. (550008) |
Like the dibble, these are used for planting seedlings. They can have thin or thick, curved or flat blades. 2004 price range: $30-$80. |
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Planting Bag
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
A planting bag aids in carrying seedlings while planting. Canvas, cloth, vinyl or neoprene. A harness is a good addition for comfort. 2004 price range: $15-$50. |
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Planting Bar
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
A planting bar is like a dibble but pointed rather than wedge shaped; better for rockier soils. 2004 price range: $15-$30. |
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Power Auger
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Power Augers are motor driven hole-diggers. They come in one- or two- man designs with various bit widths and lengths. Bits, or augers, and engine (pictured) are often sold separately. 2004 price range: Engine: $500-$1600; Auger: $60-$500. |
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Protection Tube
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
Mesh plastic or wire tubing helps protect new seedlings from browsing damage. Can be installed before or after planting. 2004 price range: $0.30-$0.60/tube. |
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Protective Mulch
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
A square sheet placed around each seedling protects it from competition with other vegetation. 2004 price range: $35-$50. |
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Shovel
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
Standard rounded, pointed or square shovels are always useful. Shorter, narrower planting shovels aid in seedling establishment. 2004 price range: $12-$65. |
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Wire Flag
Photo courtesy of Construction Safety Products |
Vinyl, sold in bundles; often in bright or fluorescent colors. Use these to mark planting or treatment areas. 2004 price range/100 flag bundle: $3.50-$8. |
