Re: [gardeners] Pinetree

Jane Burdekin (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Sat, 31 Jan 1998 13:23:59 -0700

Our mantis can till our heavy clay.   I must admit that some times long
grass gets wound around the tines and you have to stop it and pull it out,
but then you are on your way again.  My kids (10 & 14) can even handle it,
might be something for the grand kids to keep busy with when they visit. 
Jane 

> At 05:33 PM 1/30/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > Still contemplating getting a Mantis tiller
> >>as I have trouble using a shovel anymore.
> >>
> >>George
> >
> >We love our Mantis. Best thing we ever bought. Cheryl
> >
> >Cheryl Schaefer
> >schaefer @epix.net
> >Zone 5 in the fabulous Finger Lakes of NY
> >
> >
> How does it handle heavy loam covered with San Augustine grass?
> 
> George