The Field Notes
Garden knowledge,
built to last.
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Robot mower minimum passage width: measure before installation
Measure robot mower passages by body width, turning room, boundary offsets, sky view, slope, surface, and transport-path rules before choosing a model.
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Robot mower charging station placement: plan a reliable return
Place a robot mower charging station by checking level ground, approach space, power, drainage, sky view, guide paths, shade, signal, and service access.
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Robot mower edge cutting: design borders the machine can finish
Improve robot mower edge cutting by planning flush borders, wheel support, boundary offsets, curves, walls, beds, slopes, and a realistic trim strip.
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Shed door width for a riding mower: measure before buying
Choose shed door width for a riding mower by measuring deck, chute, bagger, mirrors, turning approach, jamb clearance, threshold, and ramp alignment.
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Shed floor weight capacity for a riding mower
Check a shed floor for a riding mower by reviewing manual limits, joists, panels, supports, tire loads, ramps, moisture, and foundation level.
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Tow-behind aerator compatibility: match hitch, tractor, and terrain
Check tow-behind aerator compatibility by hitch type, tractor limits, width, turning, ballast, slopes, transport, tine depth, tires, and storage.
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Why an electric wood chipper keeps clogging
Find why an electric chipper clogs by checking wet material, feed rate, dull blades, discharge blockage, extension cords, overloads, and safe clearing.
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Wood chipper branch capacity: what the maximum diameter misses
Judge wood chipper branch capacity by species, green or dry wood, knots, forks, feed opening, cutting system, engine load, discharge, and safe handling.
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Forward vs. counter-rotating tiller tines: which fits your soil?
Compare forward and counter-rotating tiller tines by traction, hard soil, established beds, stones, roots, control, passes, depth, and machine weight.
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Greenhouse exhaust fans: how to size CFM, shutters, and controls
Learn how to estimate greenhouse exhaust fan CFM, allow for shutters and resistance, size the intake, choose controls, and commission the system.
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Greenhouse grow lights: plan DLI, coverage, and power before buying
Plan greenhouse grow lights from the crop’s DLI deficit, photon maps, fixture overlap, controls, and the greenhouse’s complete electrical load.
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Greenhouse benches and shelving: choose layout, material, and load
Choose greenhouse benches and shelving that fit your reach, preserve the aisle, drain freely, and carry fully watered containers without sway.