Boots in the Roots

Boots in the Roots

Quick garden/small farm tips without all the chit-chat and giggling.
Please note: This channel, (or any other for that matter), is not a public forum for those wishing to inflict hurt and spread hate using self-righteous, mightier-than-thou, and derogatory comments. Such comments will be removed. We are here to share ideas, tips, and have some fun. Also, you assume 100% of the risk of damage or injury to yourself, others or your property from using the information in these videos. Also, parents, these videos are not for minor children to use. Follow all proper tool safety procedures, wear proper PPEs such as eye protection and gloves, and don't attempt any procedure shown in these videos that is beyond your abilities such as climbing ladders, lifting heavy materials and etc.

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  • @greg4384
    @greg438418 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @DanBerens2112
    @DanBerens2112Ай бұрын

    Very glad I found this and you have a new subscriber. If wrapping the circumference of a tube, will this adhere to itself, the colored part? Or would you recommend cutting it just short of overlapping?

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintherootsАй бұрын

    @@DanBerens2112 thanks for watching and subscribing. Although I'm not producing any new videos, I leave this channel here to help. To your question: I have not tested overlapping vs not overlapping. I think I would lean toward not overlapping. Cheers.

  • @DanBerens2112
    @DanBerens211228 күн бұрын

    Just a quick follow-up question. I tried this and it leaked from both ends of the tape. Basically I turned the water on right after which may have been a mistake. I'll rewatch the video but is it required to let it sit for 8 hours or overnight? Wondering if I did something wrong. I also wrapped up the two with sandpaper a bit.​@@bootsintheroots

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots28 күн бұрын

    @@DanBerens2112 depending on the hole size you may need a larger patch. Also be careful not to touch the sticky side of the patch. Ideally scuff the surface like you said. You do have to press and hold pretty good. Start by pressing right over the hole and work out from there. I hope that helps in some way.

  • @jklstewart
    @jklstewartАй бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @TheDbrewer31
    @TheDbrewer31Ай бұрын

    You have them backwards. The cutting edge strikes the ground. Thats common sense. Your basically cutting into the ground, otherwise theres no need to put a sharper edge on the tines period. If you will do a little research, you see that. That set up, especially on a front tine tiller will beat you to death. Plus, your putting more stress on your transmission and engine.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintherootsАй бұрын

    Depending on what you are tilling. Flat side striking first pulverizes soil better. I use the Rotary plow for deep tilling and only use the tiller to pulverize the top couple inches for planting.

  • @chloezapata4152
    @chloezapata4152Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info

  • @vancraven7688
    @vancraven7688Ай бұрын

    Put an old inter tub piece down to protect the tree.

  • @Rillust
    @RillustАй бұрын

    I have problems with 2x4" rectangle 4 foot galvanized fencing. The type that's welded at each connection. It's so brittle It just breaks no matter how many hooks I use. Any tips? I've mastered barbed wire. Sorry I can't watch the entire video. Way too many ads. Like 8 ads 7 minutes in.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintherootsАй бұрын

    Sorry about ads. Welded wire can't be stretched much at all. You need more posts and once attached you can kink each horizontal strand every few feet with a pliers or other tool. That gives it a bit of a stretch. Good luck.

  • @Rillust
    @RillustАй бұрын

    @@bootsintheroots Thanks for the advice. I'll try that!

  • @HowardGoldman
    @HowardGoldmanАй бұрын

    I've had them snap and I landed on my ass. Next I may try my truck hitch mounted chain pipe vice and heat the bend with my cutting torches.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintherootsАй бұрын

    That is unfortunate. Cheap metal no doubt. I've never had that happen.

  • @michaellohre1470
    @michaellohre14702 ай бұрын

    Thanks boots and good detailed instructions with zero giggles. God bless you🙏👍

  • @terryturner3347
    @terryturner33472 ай бұрын

    I hope you get a lot of other subscribers you really come up with great tips

  • @EarthSojourner
    @EarthSojourner2 ай бұрын

    How does it keep from being flexed without any tension wires or cables at least top and bottom? Thank you for the specifics about zip tie length and how conduit straps can help,

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots2 ай бұрын

    Hi, you can't tension this plastic fencing, just pull it the best you can. If your stakes are close enough it stays pretty rigid; enough to deter the deer.

  • @edt5276
    @edt52762 ай бұрын

    Thanks for no chit chat or giggling. But this video was 5 minutes of good info stretched out to 20 minutes with really slow talking and incredibly long pauses after every few words. Even at 2x speed, the pauses were hard to wait thru.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots2 ай бұрын

    Different strokes for different folks. So people like a slow pace so they can follow along in the field. Cheers.

  • @Brandon_The_Builder
    @Brandon_The_Builder26 күн бұрын

    It would be a beautiful thing if this world would just slow down alittle bit.

  • @sweeneyTodd-de4by
    @sweeneyTodd-de4by3 ай бұрын

    This looks fantastic

  • @user-iv6rf2hu2z
    @user-iv6rf2hu2z3 ай бұрын

    Looks interesting, but what do you do in the winter. It looks like you won't have a good seal. We have citrus and have to maintain at least 40˚F during the winter months.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots3 ай бұрын

    If you live in a cold climate you would need to take off the rod and have wiggle track along the sides and bottom. Clamp it down with wiggle wire.

  • @brianfranklin9163
    @brianfranklin91633 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

  • @TribullsEnglishBulldogs
    @TribullsEnglishBulldogs4 ай бұрын

    Quick easy trick

  • @haroldbaum4398
    @haroldbaum43984 ай бұрын

    Use your triler hitch on yiur truck wirks better

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots4 ай бұрын

    That could work, but I'm not walking back and forth through the farm.

  • @CharlesNelson303
    @CharlesNelson3034 ай бұрын

    I imagine the tension also helps keep the tap in the main line tighter with the constant tension against the barb. This is a great tip!

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the nice comment.

  • @luciahenry8889
    @luciahenry88894 ай бұрын

    Awesome idea! Thanks for the great tips.

  • @benziel
    @benziel4 ай бұрын

    Came from a 30 min video with music themed montages and b-roll on how to mount deer netting, thank you for being concise and to the point.

  • @vivianegoodman5933
    @vivianegoodman59334 ай бұрын

    awesome!

  • @thomasmcclarty1091
    @thomasmcclarty10914 ай бұрын

    Perfect, thanks! I made the mistake of poking a hole and didn't realize that would ruin it. Slightly cutting the outer layer makes sense!

  • @ronmesser9091
    @ronmesser90914 ай бұрын

    Good idea with the nails

  • @peggybreaux8973
    @peggybreaux89734 ай бұрын

    Fabulous. Trying to talk my daughter into making one

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots4 ай бұрын

    Hope it works out !

  • @jerryreneau2145
    @jerryreneau21454 ай бұрын

    You can use your Reese hitch on a truck.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots4 ай бұрын

    If not bent too much, sure.

  • @LadyMiner100
    @LadyMiner1004 ай бұрын

    Great! Thanks!

  • @user-jx1td2ve7b
    @user-jx1td2ve7b5 ай бұрын

    Best one yet

  • @PuraVidaFlowerFarm
    @PuraVidaFlowerFarm6 ай бұрын

    Do you think cutting an 8ft 4x4 in half for each side of the corner post will be good enough? So I don't have to go buy 10 footers

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots6 ай бұрын

    Anything is better than nothing. Make sure your brace post footings , the concrete, is deep and strong, and just attach the other end to your vertical post wherever it falls. Use the math to get your correct angle cuts. A lot depends on your soil situation, climate, wire fence tension, so forth. But I get it, lumber prices are terrible. My whole fence system is redwood and No-Climb. Yikes.

  • @donroberts8991
    @donroberts89916 ай бұрын

    you need to check your instalation i am sure they are own backword

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots6 ай бұрын

    Nope, the blunt end strikes the ground, not the thin edge.

  • @anndrake492
    @anndrake4927 ай бұрын

    wow, I am going to try this. I have a 10 acre orchard with lots, maybe 100, leaks. Its either fix them as they occur or throw away the hose. thanks.

  • @fresh11360
    @fresh113607 ай бұрын

    Very informative and helpful! What did you use to paint the T Posts and how does it hold up to the weather? TYIA.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots7 ай бұрын

    I've used black tractor paint you get in gallons from farm supply store. Used a thick nap roller. Goes lickity split. Thx for watching.

  • @user-qe4fz8ht4j
    @user-qe4fz8ht4j8 ай бұрын

    Great demo

  • @robertfliege1884
    @robertfliege18848 ай бұрын

    One of the more informative, and easier to understand videos I've watched on this subject. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and the comment. I always felt it would help people see what is going on in those tunnels.

  • @andydavidson3097
    @andydavidson30978 ай бұрын

    I have built a couple gates over the years. You pointed out a lot of really good tips I was unaware of. Thanks

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and your comments !

  • @STxFisherman
    @STxFisherman8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Great video.

  • @abrahamhudak7704
    @abrahamhudak77048 ай бұрын

    @bootsintheroots where did you purchase your fencing? It looks like a really nice Black 5 foot woven wire fencing. This is exactly what I've been looking for, but I've been unable to find anything like this on the around the New England area.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots8 ай бұрын

    We have a farm supply store in our town. I had to order it.

  • @ClearWater7.62
    @ClearWater7.629 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @janetbaker1945
    @janetbaker19459 ай бұрын

    I wish you would see this question a year later! I just severed my drip tubing with my lawn mower. Is there a tape I could use to make more wraps and join a new piece of tubing in?

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots9 ай бұрын

    Hi, I still monitor the channel even though I haven't posted in a long time. There really is no practical value in fixing a tape severely cut up by a lawn mower. Cut out the bad sections and use couplers to add in new tape. Cheers.

  • @janetbaker1945
    @janetbaker19459 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I hope you start posting again! This video was good and clear!@@bootsintheroots

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots9 ай бұрын

    @@janetbaker1945 thx for the comments. I'm out of the farming business now so no more videos coming. I keep the channel up to help others if it can. Cheers.

  • @RL-ui8zr
    @RL-ui8zr10 ай бұрын

    You adjusted it to go up level. What heppened when you tried to lower it back to the ground, ended up short did it?

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots10 ай бұрын

    No, it wont land short, if you leave enough plastic material when you cut it. You are adjusting for flex and twist in the pipe. Metal pipe would be best, but this exercise was to show it done cheaper. Thx for watching and commenting.

  • @mattiethedogtrainer4212
    @mattiethedogtrainer421211 ай бұрын

    How much weight can a t post hold if laying it down and hanging weight from it? Anyone know

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots11 ай бұрын

    Are you suspending it across something? It all depends on your span. There are different grades of T-Stakes as well. But likely there is a better and more attractive product out there that you can hang something from, like galv water pipe for instance.

  • @puchanus
    @puchanus Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this tip. Will use a roll of flex tape I already have. Mahalo!

  • @seekwisdom5102
    @seekwisdom5102 Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I needed! thanks

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @aaronfrancis276
    @aaronfrancis276 Жыл бұрын

    A cheaper method we would do back in the Bahamas was just to pull the drip line taut then tie a bowstring knot and pound in a stake at a 45 degree angle about 1 inch from the taught distance. Pull it just a little more over the stick and boom.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots Жыл бұрын

    Thx for your comment. I'm not exactly sure what you are explaining but this type of tape needs a spring type of tension, which the bungee provides, to offset the expansion and contraction during heating and cooling. Thx for watching.

  • @FoggyStillness
    @FoggyStillness Жыл бұрын

    Nice. Thank you very much!

  • @mrtrzech2456
    @mrtrzech2456 Жыл бұрын

    Thank youbvery much !

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching !

  • @yatesmachine1234
    @yatesmachine1234 Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion. I've seen other videos suggest using an angle grinder to sharpen the tip of the T post after drilling about 3-4 1/2" holes through sandstone, then driving it through.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots Жыл бұрын

    Sure, I guess that might help. Lots of grinding work but if it was just a few to do, why not. Thx for the suggestion !

  • @zlatanfazlagic
    @zlatanfazlagic Жыл бұрын

    Great tip. I played video at 1.75 speed.

  • @terriej2246
    @terriej2246 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @edflowers7456
    @edflowers7456 Жыл бұрын

    I found that staples rust and break after a year. I used screw-in plastic cable clamps that i got for free from my cable guy.

  • @bootsintheroots
    @bootsintheroots Жыл бұрын

    Arrow makes a stainless steel staple. Not cheap but check those out. Otherwise your idea is good. For me, its hard to pull tension with one hand and screw something in with the other.

  • @MaYbYl8eR
    @MaYbYl8eR Жыл бұрын

    well im done searching. thanks