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jonewer · « **on:** February 28, 2009, 21:25 »

Hi all, I have cleared a patch of ground of some very old brambles.

I have dug the roots out, some of which are the size of melons.

Then I dug the ground over with my trusty spade.

Now I have a patch of dug-over ground, big enough to plant my 'taters. But the ground is all now turned clumps of earth, some of which are quite big. I obviously cant just shove my taters into it like it is.

Whats the best way of breaking up these clumps so that I can plant? I'm working sans power tools on principle.

Thanks!

karlooben · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:28 »

where in Spelthorne are you ??

jonewer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:29 »

Quote from: karlooben on February 28, 2009, 21:28

where in Spelthorne are you ??

Staines. (innit)

Shortwood north site - I see you're from St. Aines too

peapod · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:30 »

Ive got a cultivator ( I think thats what its called) with 5 prongs in a square with a prong at each corner and one in the middle that you twist into the soil, this breaks the sods up perfectly for me. You could also try waiting for a week,as there are more frosts forecast which may break them up slightly. A fork is good too, but soil needs to be non-claggy

jonewer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:44 »

Soil is very claggy. Sticks to my boots like peanut butter to a cat.

peapod · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:52 »

Wait a wee while till it dries off and not sticky..then try again with a fork.
Or, if you want to get a cultivator..I got mine from B&Q for around £12.

and LOL peanut butter to a cat? Ive never heard that one

jonewer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:57 »

Quote from: peapod on February 28, 2009, 21:52

and LOL peanut butter to a cat? Ive never heard that one

I wanted to say something ruder but was afraid of getting told off....

peapod · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2009, 21:59 »

Aunty will save a place on the naughty step if you say sh.. to a s.
Sorry aunty

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