There is nothing like the satisfaction of clearing YOUR OWN land YOURSELF......very satisfying although very difficult and time-consuming work. much more rewarding upon completion. Good job.
Well done with all your hard work. Nice to have buddies to lend a hand. Thanks for the video. Gives me ideas for my situation. Not as big as yours, but just as troublesome. Now, how to keep the poison Ivy out.
Thanks! I have to spray my poison ivy each year as the birds eat the berries in the fall and plant the seeds all over my property. Once I spray it takes care of it. I posted a video on my channel about killing poison Ivey.
@@SimonSaysDIY Thanks for the response and tips Simon. I have a bird feeding station, and never thought about the seed droppings. I'll check out your channel for poison ivy removal. Thanks again.
Impressive you cleared the land, but I wouldn't classify this as usable land just yet. Many of those plants are noxious weeds, and will regrow from roots very quickly. If untreated, the chopped down trees will begin to regrow stems from the ground. It will require a lot of upkeep to constantly chop back or chemical treatment to kill some of these plants permanently. You may want to start sheet mulching or lay down black plastic now, in the areas you intend to grow crops, to sure-fire kill anything lying underneath by next season. There's also a bit of standing water near the power poles that would make a great rain garden, for planting thirsty perennial plants.
Heck yeah man! I rented that same brush hog from Home Depot last month to clear some super thick brush & briars. It's an absolute beast but it beat the shiiiiiii out of me. 2 weeks for poison ivy to clear up and scratches from the briars...going to bite the bullet and rent the skid steer next time.
I been using an electric chain saw its vines and fallen trees and god knows what else its literally a jungle but I been working on it over a year its a very slow process . I wish I had one of those big machines that clears overgrown land it would be done in no time . But there is one positive I am getting exercise doing it .
buy an old deere 318 lgt. set the mower deck *high*. mow a path. expand the edges of the path. burn too of course. much faster than a wimpy brush hog. the only brush hogs that work worth a shit are mounted on skid steers. have an extra set of blades for the 318 and switch them out once a month. this worked fabulously for me. ymmv
That would grow back in 3 days in Alabama. I love smaller conifers. Not really a tall pine fan because they fall all the time. It's nice to see a little color in the winter.
Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!
We use the brush hog behind our tractor. If anyone’s looking to do this, I would highly recommend that and save your body from fighting with a pushed one
True. This thing really beats you up. However, this machine is great when the ground is too steep or wet for a tractor. I actually berried my tractor in the area because it’s too wet. 😀
So how much time would yous say it took altogether to clear this land ? Also I have a chainsaw, but do you think the weedwacker/ saw are better? Well the chainsaw do the same job as the other 2? If so Which would you prefer
Alone it would probably take me 2 full days with the brush hog. This brush hog will cut down small trees that are 2-3 inches in diameter. Anything bigger will have to be cut with a chainsaw.
If you want to convert this to a hay meadow, and I mean good quality hay that you can sell or barter with, you're far from done. Eyeballing it I'd say that you could make make 2k$/year worth of hay from this place minimum. It is well worth it to sink 5k$ more into the project to have the place properly converted into a standard quality hayfield, rather than doing it half assed. Since there's a creek, full irrigation is possible too. Probably could grow good lucern if the soil is not too crooked and enough sun.
I ended up brush hogging it several times that first year until all the tall stuff stopped growing and actual grass became to grow. Now I can just mow it with my lawn mower every couple weeks and it seems to be working really well now.
@@SimonSaysDIY Thank you for that, I thought about that and I may plant some grass, got a bag that I'll likely plant, other than that I got a nice 6HP push mower that operates like a poor mans brush hog. I plan on also using weed killer in the early parts of spring, with the likelihood of reapplying as the year progresses. The hardest part is getting the tall weeds, cattails, and small trees that have grown over the course of years due to lack of maintenance. I'm going to try this going into the fall and share my experiences! Cheers
Important question: How the hell did you get that thing into that back of your truck?? Home depot says it's like 300 pounds. Would love to avoid rental a trailer if I can!
The Home Depot I rented this from had a lift platform that they used to put it in my truck. I have also used 2 2x6 boards as ramps and drive it up into the back of the truck.
I bought a pair of loading ramps from Harbor Freight back in the day for $50, I've definitely gotten my money's worth when renting brush hogs like this, as well as moving my mower around.
My Land is exhausting to maintain, and I have not got all of it cleared. There is a section that I want to keep the trees, but the slope down to the water is so steep. any suggestions on maintaining steep slopes?
This will sound crazy, but... goats. Find a friend, look online, some people event rent out goats and will fence off an area you want cleared with that plastic construction fencing. Goats can clear a steep incline in a few days if there's enough of them. You only have to provide water. They are voracious and can eat about anything. Contact local farmers and see if you can lease a few goats, or if they could point you in the right direction. Google for local farms selling compost or hay, first, then give a ring and ask if they know where you can rent or buy goats to clear some steep land. Hope this helps.
Great video, I had to clear an area similar to this and now I am trying to bring it to a state in which lawn can be seeded on it. There are more than one hundred little tree and bush stumps left now and I don't know what to do with them. Would you cover them with soil and seed the lawn over that? Or would you use some excavator of some sort to take out the stumps? Cost is a pretty big factor and I have lots of soil leftover, so that would be my first choice, but I am afraid all the stumps will affect the lawn. Hope you can help with an opinion
There is nothing like the satisfaction of clearing YOUR OWN land YOURSELF......very satisfying although very difficult and time-consuming work. much more rewarding upon completion.
Good job.
Just knowing that a brush hog exists now is a game-changer...
Awesome! Thanks so much 😁
Agreed 💯
Love this thing going to clear 2 acres
All I needed to know. Thanks youtube!
Right
Thanks. You’ve inspired me to take on a piece of my land that needs cleared. I’m thinking of using it for a garden (raised beds).
Thanks for sharing your experience clearing the land and having a similar one 3300 SQ feet ...
I need a video for the next step! That’s where I’m stuck at on my yard. 😢
Well done with all your hard work. Nice to have buddies to lend a hand. Thanks for the video. Gives me ideas for my situation. Not as big as yours, but just as troublesome. Now, how to keep the poison Ivy out.
Thanks! I have to spray my poison ivy each year as the birds eat the berries in the fall and plant the seeds all over my property. Once I spray it takes care of it. I posted a video on my channel about killing poison Ivey.
@@SimonSaysDIY Thanks for the response and tips Simon. I have a bird feeding station, and never thought about the seed droppings. I'll check out your channel for poison ivy removal. Thanks again.
Great video and the brush hog.
Thanks! 😁
I recommend the oregon mulching head, you drop it on top of the brush
Thanks so much for the tip! 😁
Yes,it works really well.
just posted a video to my TH-cam page of a 1 ton excavator and a TMK 150 tree sheer clearing some land, absolute beast!
Sounds awesome! 😄
nice piece of land
Thank you!
Impressive you cleared the land, but I wouldn't classify this as usable land just yet.
Many of those plants are noxious weeds, and will regrow from roots very quickly. If untreated, the chopped down trees will begin to regrow stems from the ground. It will require a lot of upkeep to constantly chop back or chemical treatment to kill some of these plants permanently.
You may want to start sheet mulching or lay down black plastic now, in the areas you intend to grow crops, to sure-fire kill anything lying underneath by next season.
There's also a bit of standing water near the power poles that would make a great rain garden, for planting thirsty perennial plants.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips 😁
@@SimonSaysDIY Yes...Mulching is great. > Please don't use any .....chemical treatment on your land. Lots of Mulch / Hay will keep the weeds down!
Heck yeah man! I rented that same brush hog from Home Depot last month to clear some super thick brush & briars. It's an absolute beast but it beat the shiiiiiii out of me. 2 weeks for poison ivy to clear up and scratches from the briars...going to bite the bullet and rent the skid steer next time.
Yeah I feel your pain! 😂
How much was the deposit and total was thinking about doing this this weekend
@@jamespittman7985 don't remember the deposit, but total was around 150.
I been using an electric chain saw its vines and fallen trees and god knows what else its literally a jungle but I been working on it over a year its a very slow process . I wish I had one of those big machines that clears overgrown land it would be done in no time . But there is one positive I am getting exercise doing it .
Thanks for watching! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
Pigs + electric fence is a great way to keep it down while those roots try to reclaim your hard work.
buy an old deere 318 lgt. set the mower deck *high*. mow a path. expand the edges of the path. burn too of course. much faster than a wimpy brush hog. the only brush hogs that work worth a shit are mounted on skid steers. have an extra set of blades for the 318 and switch them out once a month. this worked fabulously for me. ymmv
Great job!!
Thanks! 😁
That would grow back in 3 days in Alabama. I love smaller conifers. Not really a tall pine fan because they fall all the time. It's nice to see a little color in the winter.
That’s what I’m dealing with now. Waiting for winter to clear my backyard
Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!
Thanks for watching!
We use the brush hog behind our tractor. If anyone’s looking to do this, I would highly recommend that and save your body from fighting with a pushed one
True. This thing really beats you up. However, this machine is great when the ground is too steep or wet for a tractor. I actually berried my tractor in the area because it’s too wet. 😀
What do you all do about all of the small sappling stumps? Brush hog?
Does the brush hog cut down thick bryers? Trying to figure out how to cut s trail through some overgrown planted pines.
excellent
question will this work for all the vines? i have a ton of vines I am currently working on clearing out.
So how much time would yous say it took altogether to clear this land ? Also I have a chainsaw, but do you think the weedwacker/ saw are better? Well the chainsaw do the same job as the other 2? If so Which would you prefer
Alone it would probably take me 2 full days with the brush hog. This brush hog will cut down small trees that are 2-3 inches in diameter. Anything bigger will have to be cut with a chainsaw.
What do you do to keep it from growing back 😫
Mow the land, and take care of it.
Exactly why I’m tackling
Thanks! 😁
Props for even attempting to cut all that land with a Weed Wacker. I'd just whip out the lawnmower. 🤷🏿♂️
Haha yeah! 😁
If you want to convert this to a hay meadow, and I mean good quality hay that you can sell or barter with, you're far from done.
Eyeballing it I'd say that you could make make 2k$/year worth of hay from this place minimum.
It is well worth it to sink 5k$ more into the project to have the place properly converted into a standard quality hayfield, rather than doing it half assed.
Since there's a creek, full irrigation is possible too. Probably could grow good lucern if the soil is not too crooked and enough sun.
Thank you the tips. Very helpful!
$2000 a year? Are you missing a 0? That seems 0% worth it.
How do you maintain the land after clearing it?
I ended up brush hogging it several times that first year until all the tall stuff stopped growing and actual grass became to grow. Now I can just mow it with my lawn mower every couple weeks and it seems to be working really well now.
@@SimonSaysDIY Thank you for that, I thought about that and I may plant some grass, got a bag that I'll likely plant, other than that I got a nice 6HP push mower that operates like a poor mans brush hog. I plan on also using weed killer in the early parts of spring, with the likelihood of reapplying as the year progresses. The hardest part is getting the tall weeds, cattails, and small trees that have grown over the course of years due to lack of maintenance. I'm going to try this going into the fall and share my experiences! Cheers
Important question: How the hell did you get that thing into that back of your truck?? Home depot says it's like 300 pounds. Would love to avoid rental a trailer if I can!
The Home Depot I rented this from had a lift platform that they used to put it in my truck. I have also used 2 2x6 boards as ramps and drive it up into the back of the truck.
I bought a pair of loading ramps from Harbor Freight back in the day for $50, I've definitely gotten my money's worth when renting brush hogs like this, as well as moving my mower around.
How do you keep it all from growing back?
It will grow back quickly. The only way is to get it to the point you can mow it with a regular mower and mow it ever couple of weeks.
My Land is exhausting to maintain, and I have not got all of it cleared. There is a section that I want to keep the trees, but the slope down to the water is so steep. any suggestions on maintaining steep slopes?
This will sound crazy, but... goats. Find a friend, look online, some people event rent out goats and will fence off an area you want cleared with that plastic construction fencing. Goats can clear a steep incline in a few days if there's enough of them. You only have to provide water. They are voracious and can eat about anything. Contact local farmers and see if you can lease a few goats, or if they could point you in the right direction. Google for local farms selling compost or hay, first, then give a ring and ask if they know where you can rent or buy goats to clear some steep land. Hope this helps.
Rc track 🎉
Thanks for watching! 😄
Should’ve hired some goats bro!
Great video, I had to clear an area similar to this and now I am trying to bring it to a state in which lawn can be seeded on it. There are more than one hundred little tree and bush stumps left now and I don't know what to do with them. Would you cover them with soil and seed the lawn over that? Or would you use some excavator of some sort to take out the stumps? Cost is a pretty big factor and I have lots of soil leftover, so that would be my first choice, but I am afraid all the stumps will affect the lawn. Hope you can help with an opinion
Oh yeah Simon sence when Ariel lee btw .
You would have paid 10k here to clear that lot. Landscape companies charge insane rates.
Wow! That is crazy! 😮
Probably not just to mow it, now if they were grubbing the land to remove all the roots, yes
Thanks for reminding me to wear my pants when doing this
Haha 😂 thanks!
Wat if u hit a snake?
There wouldn’t be much left of the snake.
🌏👤☯️♻️🌌👣
Cheaper to get goats
I considered that, but my fences are not in good shape and thought they would escape. Thanks!
tractor and brush hog.......................
You’re totally right. I did get my tractor stuck down there because it was too wet but should have mentioned that option :)
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Sounds like you are not needing to be in the country because you have city knowledge of farming 😂
You could have hired someone with a tractor and bush hog for 2-300 $
I tried to find someone to do this and didn’t have any luck. But that is definitely worth looking into.
People willing to do that amount of work for a couple hundred dollars is rare. If you know someone, great, but they aren't everywhere.
No, I had to pay $800 and they gave me a deal. Of course if I knew someone would would do it cheaper that would be awesome.