{"id":45159,"date":"2017-02-28T10:30:52","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T15:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=45159"},"modified":"2020-11-03T02:57:56","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:57:56","slug":"5-tools-you-need-for-the-spring-thaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/5-tools-you-need-for-the-spring-thaw\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tools You Need For The Spring Thaw"},"content":{"rendered":"

At long last, spring is coming! Because\u00a0many farming activities shut down during the winter, it\u2019s always exciting when spring thaw arrives and snow starts melting\u2014you know that your favorite farming projects are just around the corner!<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the spring thaw doesn\u2019t come without a price, and that price is mud. You can\u2019t lose a blanket of snow without creating a lot of water, and this water loves nothing better than to gather in low spots and create mud\u2014lots of mud.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re expecting warm temperatures and thawing ground in the near future, you\u2019ll want to be prepared to handle the situation. At the same time, you\u2019ll also want to get ready for that moment when all the snow and mud goes away and you\u2019re ready to resume your farming projects. Here are some tools, supplies, and other items that you might want to have on hand.<\/p>\n

1. Ice Scraper<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While it would be nice if snow could melt in a single day and speedily usher in spring, this is rarely the case. Instead, snow has a tendency to melt during the day and then freeze hard at night. An ice scraper will be useful for breaking up icy patches that form in inconvenient places.<\/p>\n

2. Yard Cart<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For transporting supplies (such as hay bales or animal bedding), snow sleds work great in the winter, while wagons or carts towed by a lawn mower, tractor or ATV are perfect for the summer months. However, when the ground gets soft and muddy, neither is ideal, as snow sleds won\u2019t slide easily and heavy machines can tear up the ground. Having a lightweight, hand-pulled yard cart<\/a> can save you some wear and tear on your land.<\/p>\n

3. Replacement Engine Parts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The wet, warm days of the spring thaw are the perfect time to do some annual maintenance<\/a> on your slumbering farm machines. During the winter, check the manuals for your ATV, tractor and lawn mower, and order any parts that might need to be replaced, such as spark plugs and oil filters. This way, you\u2019ll have them on hand when you\u2019re ready to prepare your machines for another summer of farm projects.<\/p>\n

4. Gasoline &\u00a0Other Fuel Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When the weather is right and your machines are ready for action, don\u2019t be caught without gasoline. Depending on the machines that you own, you might want to have a supply of both gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as special gas\/oil mixtures for small engines.<\/p>\n

5. Rubber Boots<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perhaps nothing is more essential to have on hand during the spring thaw than rubber boots<\/a>! When the snow starts melting and the ground gets soggy, a good pair of rubber boots will let you splash through muddy patches and wet grass without getting your shoes soaked\u2014which isn\u2019t very fun, believe me!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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