Agriculture Reference
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you can make your own marks on one you already have. Having a
measurement marker makes it easier to get the correct depth when
planting your seeds, bulbs, or seed potatoes.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Reuse some items around your home as tool holders. Old golf bags
can be used as carts. Aprons with large pockets, wicker or plastic
baskets, backpacks, and wagons can be also be used to hold
items. Using a holder will make it easier to keep all the tools you
need in one place.
Using the trowel and hoe together is a great way to make a
straight garden row to place your seeds. Use the handle of your hoe
as a marker for the row and then use the trowel to make a trench to
the desired depth.
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is an essential tool for the vegetable gardener. It is
used for hauling items to and from your garden site. The wheelbar-
row can be used for transporting large amounts of harvested veget-
ables and carrying large amounts of plant material to your compost
area. You can hang your garlic or onions over the sides of the wheel-
barrow and use it to easily move them in and out of the sun.
There are many different types of wheelbarrows. The most com-
mon has a single wheel with two handles for pushing. Before choos-
ing a wheelbarrow, make sure you know what you will be using it for
and how much weight you will be hauling in it. If you are going to be
carrying heavy loads, then choosing a sturdy metal one is probably
best. If you have a small garden and will only use the wheelbarrow
