Adam Buchler wrote:So I have 5 raised garden beds....each 50' x 4'. I want to plant some cover crops this fall to chop down in the spring and use a mulch. Any ideas about which tool is more appropriate given the size of my garden and the fact the the raised beds are "rounded" or "mounded". Wasn't sure if scythe was overkill. And to be honest at the moment I don't have any other use for scythe so I'm leaning towards a sickle. That being said where can I purchase one and is there a particular kind I should be looking for?
A scythe requires some room so you can swing it freely from side to side.Without the momentum it won't be effective and safe for that matter. Considering that the beds are rounded i'd imagine it'd be hard to use it anyway. As soon as you start hitting the soil with the blade it'll get dull real quick and it must be kept very sharp in order to do it's job.
A sickle seems more practical for a 4' wide rounded bed.
Look at the video if you will, that may help you make up your mind.