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Sickle Mower Vs Brush Hog

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Weed Control in First Year Plantings

Sickle Mowers and Brush Hogs are both useful tools to cut off annual weeds in a first-year native planting, but, if you had the choice, which is the better tool for the job? Colt Hamilton discusses why he prefers a sickle mower as well as the pros and cons of both machines. Watch a video to learn more about what to expect in a first-year planting or read first year planting weed control overview.

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