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What To Do Now That Fall Harvest Is Over

What To Do Now That Fall Harvest Is Over

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A lot has changed since 1910 when John Deere produced its first piece of harvesting equipment called the binder. Since then, John Deere has been producing harvesting equipment that goes above and beyo...


What Size Tractor Do I Need?

What Size Tractor Do I Need?

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By Joe Baya | April 27, 2022 | Land ManagementSource: https://greatdaysoutdoors.com/what-size-tractor-do-i-need/You've researched, shopped and finally closed on your very own piece of hunting land hea...


What John Deere Mower is Best for Me

What John Deere Mower is Best for Me

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Whether your yard is small or large, there is a mower that can fit your needs. Here are a few top-performing options that you can find at your local SunSouth dealership.John Deere X350 Looking for a l...


What Day Is It

What Day Is It

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What day is it?? How many times have you asked yourself that in the last month? Almost as many times as you've heard the new phrase “social distancing” I'm guessing. Isn't it weird to thin...


The Perfect Spring DIY

The Perfect Spring DIY

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Spring is in the air! Now is the time to begin gardening projects that will make your home look great. An easy do-it-yourself project idea is raised beds. Raised beds, or garden planters, can be used ...


The Benefits of Using a Bagger Attachment

The Benefits of Using a Bagger Attachment

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Ways that a bagger can be useful to your lawncare routine:Can help with the aesthetic appeal of your yard:Keeps your yard looking cleanRemoves large clumps of grassIf there are fungi and/or diseases g...


Spring Planting Made Easy with SunSouth John Deere

Spring Planting Made Easy with SunSouth John Deere

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As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it's time to gear up for another planting season. Whether you're starting a backyard garden or maintaining a larger property, having the right equipment ...


Spring Gardening Tips for Beginners

Spring Gardening Tips for Beginners

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Do you want a beautiful garden, but don’t know where to start? These essential gardening tips will teach you the basicsIdentify your gardening goals. Are you aiming for a blooming flower garden,...


Spring Food Plot Prep with John Deere

Spring Food Plot Prep with John Deere

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgUf-hrxxiI Spring is the time to prepare your food plots for a productive season! A well-prepared plot means better forage, healthier wildlife, and a more successful s...


Say Goodbye to Weeds

Say Goodbye to Weeds

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Struggling with weeds growing all over your lawn? JD from Dothan Nurseries has a few tips that can help get rid of the pesky weeds without killing your grass! When treating weeds, JD says the first th...


Prepare for Mowing Season

Prepare for Mowing Season

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Waiting for Spring to service your John Deere equipment? Get ahead of the game so you’re ready to go as soon as the grass turns green!Before the first cut of mowing season, be sure to prep your ...


New Years Resolutions

New Years Resolutions

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We all make new year resolutions and while they normally include working out more, eating healthy and saving money, for farmers that may look a little different. Now that the harvest of 2021 is comple...


New Year, New Deere

New Year, New Deere

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Thinking about buying a new John Deere? Whether you are a first-time buyer, looking to trade-in, or want to add to your John Deere collection, there are a few factors to think about that can help you ...


Magic Reindeer Food

Magic Reindeer Food

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Looking to add a new CHristmas tradition to the list? We have just the thing. Magic Reindeer Food! This super easy tradition will be passed down from generation to generation. Kids get so excited to l...


Lead By Example

Lead By Example

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Let's do a throwback today. Let's throw it back to when you were just a kid. What was one of the most popular questions you were asked? “What do you want to be when you grow up” is the que...


John Deere Planter History Where Did It All Begin

John Deere Planter History Where Did It All Begin

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Farmers everywhere know that in order to make the most out of their time during the planting season, they need the right equipment on their side. This is where planters show their true value, especial...


Investments Elicit Peace of Mind

Investments Elicit Peace of Mind

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There's one thing I think we can all agree on when it comes to being an adult… spending money isn't always fun. Yeah, it's not too bad when you first get it and it's still so new and fun. But t...


How to Use a Middle Buster in your Garden

How to Use a Middle Buster in your Garden

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If you have a large vegetable garden – and by large, we mean 30’ x 50’ (9 x 15 m) or so, or larger – then a middle buster will be a valuable tool for you year after year, seaso...


How To Tear Out A Fence Row

How To Tear Out A Fence Row

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It happens all the time in rural America. A wire fence has outlived its purpose, and needs to be taken out, fence posts and all. So here’s how to tear out a fence row.For this job, we’ll b...


How to Safely Operate a Portable Generator

How to Safely Operate a Portable Generator

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Portable generators are useful for a variety of situations. From camping trips to power outages, a portable generator is the perfect purchase. While there are many options on the market, SunSouth offe...


How and Why to Maintain a Slip Clutch

How and Why to Maintain a Slip Clutch

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In the video accompanying this post, we’ll show you why and how you should maintain a slip clutch you might have on a PTO-driven implement.PTO-driven implements are typically used to dig, till, ...


Healthy Lawn Care Guide for Summer

Healthy Lawn Care Guide for Summer

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Now that Summer is here, keeping your lawn healthy during the hot months is important. Following these five tips will help you keep your lawn looking good all Summer long!1. Make sure you are properly...


Get Your Garden Ready

Get Your Garden Ready

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With the winter months slowly creeping away, it's getting close to spring. For many that means getting outside and preparing their garden for those warmer months. We’ve got some to-do's to help ...


Get Ready for Hunting Season with John Deere

Get Ready for Hunting Season with John Deere

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Who's ready to get back in the stands and blinds this hunting season?! If you are planning to prepare your own plots, check out these tips that can help you cut down on all the hassle and get the job ...


Fun Fall Projects

Fun Fall Projects

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Fall is the time of the year most everyone looks forward too. In the south, it means lower humidity and football. Fall is also the perfect time to tackle some gardening projects. Here are some fun pro...


Field Preparation for Spring Planting

Field Preparation for Spring Planting

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It’s that time of the year again, planting season. It’s time to dust off your trusty John Deere tractor and begin preparing the ground for planting.Planting season begins around March here...


Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

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Give a gift that will make your dad say “WOW!” From small hand tools to a zero-turn mower, your dad will be the talk of the neighborhood with these gifts.STIHL HSA 25Impress your dad with ...


Fall Food Plots Made Easy With John Deere

Fall Food Plots Made Easy With John Deere

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Labor Day is just around the corner, which means the temps will be dropping soon. Are you getting ready to plant those food plots? Food plots can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. But...


Electric vs Gas Zero Turn Mowers

Electric vs Gas Zero Turn Mowers

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Have you ever considered an electric lawn mower? John Deere recently released its first-ever electric zero-turn lawn mower, the Z370R Electric ZTrak. The Z370R is comparable to the normal, gas-powered...


Dear Santa

Dear Santa

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Dear Santa,For Christmas this year, all I want is Deere. John Deere, that is. I am not sure if you have seen the deals on gators, tractors, mowers, and even toys for the kids at SunSouth, but I just w...


Christmas Guide 2023

Christmas Guide 2023

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All our locations at SunSouth are stocked with a variety of items that would make the perfect Christmas gift. From children to adults, we have you covered on all your gift-giving needs.ApparelHelp you...


Buying Guide for Zero Turn Mowers

Buying Guide for Zero Turn Mowers

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Summer is in full swing and your old mower is tired- it's time to get a new one. But which one? There are so many options!We carry a full inventory of tools that are made to help you tackle every chor...


Beat the Summer Heat

Beat the Summer Heat

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It’s that time of the year again; record breaking temperatures, high humidity and heat warnings. With "feels like" temperatures exceeding near or over 100 for many in the south, whether you are ...


A Buyers Guide to Choosing a Zero Turn Mower

A Buyers Guide to Choosing a Zero Turn Mower

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Even in the height of winter, most homeowners and landscaping experts are thinking about what their first project is going to be once the snow melts and the ground thaws. And while many will plan to r...


2020 SunSouth Gift Guide

2020 SunSouth Gift Guide

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Stumped on what to get hte family for Christmas? It's the holiday season, and SunSouth is the place to buy gifts for the whole family. Here's our 2020 SunSouth Gift Guide - we've included something fo...


2021 Christmas Gift Guide

2021 Christmas Gift Guide

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Did you know SunSouth is your one stop shop for all things Christmas gifts? We’ve got something for everyone in your family. From baby to old man and everything in between, SunSouth is your go t...


3 Soil Types for Gardening

3 Soil Types for Gardening

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When selecting the appropriate soil for your garden, it's essential to consider the specific location and type of garden you have. Determine whether the plants' roots will have ample space to grow and...


Fall Harvest in the South: Fun Facts from the Field

Fall Harvest in the South: Fun Facts from the Field

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As harvest season ramps up across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, John Deere equipment is running sunup to sundown, bringing in some of the South's most iconic fall crops. Here are a few quick fact...


Bag It Up: The Easy Way to Handle Leaves This Fall

Bag It Up: The Easy Way to Handle Leaves This Fall

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When fall arrives, leaves start piling up, grass keeps growing in many areas, and your yard still needs attention. One of the easiest ways to keep your property looking clean and healthy this season i...


What Can You Do With a Skid Steer?

What Can You Do With a Skid Steer?

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A John Deere skid steer is one of the most versatile pieces of compact construction equipment you can own. With the right skid steer attachments, this powerful machine can take on everything from land...


Why Regular Tractor Servicing Matters

Why Regular Tractor Servicing Matters

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Whether you’re running a small farm or managing a large operation, your tractor is one of your most important tools. Just like any hardworking piece of equipment, it needs regular maintenance to sta...


How to Choose Which Tractor is Best for Me

How to Choose Which Tractor is Best for Me

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Finding the perfect tractor for your tasks doesn't have to be overwhelming. Whether you're maintaining a small property, running a farm, or managing a landscaping business, selecting the right tractor...


Fall Into Action: Tackle Yard Cleanup with Ease

Fall Into Action: Tackle Yard Cleanup with Ease

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As the vibrant colors of autumn start to blanket your yard with leaves, it's the perfect time to start getting your outdoor space prepped for the cooler months ahead. With the right tools in hand, tac...


What is Biocide and When to Use It

What is Biocide and When to Use It

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Maintaining your John Deere tractor involves various tasks, and keeping the fuel tank clean is a top priority. Diesel fuel tanks are prone to contamination by algae, bacteria, and other harmful microo...


Spring Into Action: Essential Lawn Care Tools

Spring Into Action: Essential Lawn Care Tools

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 Are you looking to add to your lawn equipment arsenal? From hand tools to power equipment to lawn mowers, SunSouth has you covered with these lawn care essentials:LawnmowerOne of the biggest and mos...


How to Winterize your John Deere Mower

How to Winterize your John Deere Mower

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How to Winterize your John Deere Mower With cooler months upon us, it is important to prepare your lawn mower for storage during winter. While you are not using your mower in the winter, follow these...


Lawn Tractor or ZTrak

Lawn Tractor or ZTrak

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Mowing season will be here before you know it and that means breaking out your trusted mower or for some it could mean beginning the process of buying a new one. When it comes to buying a John Deere m...


New Year New Equipment

New Year New Equipment

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With the new year right around the corner, people are beginning to make resolutions that might require new equipment. If you are a first-time equipment buyer, we are here to help with some tips to rem...


Winter is Coming

Winter is Coming

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Winter is coming and that means your off season equipment is getting ready to be stored. Jayme from our Brundidge store has some quick tips on what to do to ensure your equipment is put up properly.In...


5 Things You Didnt Know About Peanut Harvesting

5 Things You Didnt Know About Peanut Harvesting

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Peanuts are a popular crop among farms, a hot weather crop that requires specific machinery and preparations to ensure a successful harvest. While proper equipment is essential, you must know basic fa...


John Deere iMatch Quick Hitch

John Deere iMatch Quick Hitch

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One of the benefits of owning a compact utility tractor is the number of available implements and attachments. Tractor attachments can greatly improve productivity, helping landowners to customize the...


The Basics of Haymaking

The Basics of Haymaking

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Regardless of how you harvest, bale, and store hay, the purpose of haymaking is to feed animals. Be they beef cattle, dairy cows, horses, goats ... even llamas if you raise 'em! If it’s four-legged ...


How to Setup and Operate a Mower Conditioner

How to Setup and Operate a Mower Conditioner

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There are several pieces of equipment that can be used for cutting hay. But when it comes to cutting larger fields typically found in livestock and dairy operations, the two most commonly used tools a...


Customer Service

Customer Service

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Customer Service - we throw that word around a lot, but what does it really mean? The definition of customer service is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those who buy or use its prod...


Highlighting the Importance of Engine Regeneration

Highlighting the Importance of Engine Regeneration

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Regeneration is the process of oxidizing the accumulated soot from a filter. To comply with environmental regulations, your John Deere tractor may come with an after-treatment device, which includes a...


A Life Without Agriculture

A Life Without Agriculture

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March 22 was National Agriculture Day, and it got me thinking; where would we be without the men and women of the AG world? Every day we wake up, throw off the cotton blanket we slept under, make our ...


Why and When to use a Cultipacker

Why and When to use a Cultipacker

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We all know, from basic gardening to commercial farming, there are lots of factors that will affect crop yield. But when you use a cultipacker, you’ll be properly preparing the seedbed, and insuring...


How To Plow And Till A Vegetable Garden

How To Plow And Till A Vegetable Garden

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This project about how to plow and till a vegetable garden area that’s never been plowed before is another one we collaborated on with Jeremy and Corie Unruh. They’d reached out to us at Tips Note...


10 Spring Mowing Checkpoints

10 Spring Mowing Checkpoints

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Spring is right around the corner, which means it is time to pull your mower out of storage. After sitting all winter, there are a few things you need to check before you jump into mowing your lawn.Ch...


How to Build a Self Filling Livestock Water Tank

How to Build a Self Filling Livestock Water Tank

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In this video, we're working with a landowner in southeast Kansas. He keeps some cattle in a pasture, but it doesn’t have a water source for them. So, we're going to install a self-filling livestock...


Clean Up Tree Branches Using a Root Grapple

Clean Up Tree Branches Using a Root Grapple

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If you need to clean up tree branches by hand, it can be a daunting task, depending on the size and number of the piles. But if you've outfitted yourself with the right equipment for the job, then you...


Planting Clover to Attract Honey Bees

Planting Clover to Attract Honey Bees

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There are all kinds of reasons to plant all kinds of food plots for all kinds of wildlife. But planting clover specifically to attract honey bees was a new one, even for us.This property owner in sout...


How to Make Using a 3 Point Hitch Easier

How to Make Using a 3 Point Hitch Easier

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The 3-point hitch is a standardized device on today's tractors. But there are at least three options available that can make the process of using a 3-point hitch easier. So let's take a look at how th...


Is a Small 3 Point Liquid Sprayer Right for You?

Is a Small 3 Point Liquid Sprayer Right for You?

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Whether you have a small to mid-sized pasture, or a large lawn, spreading fertilizer, weed control, and other products that help healthy grass grow are jobs you have to knock out multiple times every ...


How to Remove a Tree Stump

How to Remove a Tree Stump

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This video is about how to remove a tree stump using a John Deere Backhoe.The 260 backhoe we’ll be using was installed at the factory on a John Deere 1025R Compact Utility Tractor (US CA). And donâ€...


How to Build a Retaining Wall

How to Build a Retaining Wall

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We’re here on Jeremy and Corie Unruh’s 13-acre property in northeastern Kansas to help build a retaining wall around a patio on the back of their home. We’re here because they responded to our i...


How to Fill Your Loader Bucket Every Time

How to Fill Your Loader Bucket Every Time

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Knowing some of the tricks of the trade can make any job just a little bit easier. Getting a good, full load in your loader bucket is just one of them. It may look easy, and it isn’t hard, but there...


Planting to Harvest

Planting to Harvest

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Peanuts are a staple crop here in the deep south but do you know how they are grown? Unlike most plants, the flowers and leaves grow above ground and the peanut itself grows below ground.From planting...


How To Over Seed a Large Lawn Using an Overseeder

How To Over Seed a Large Lawn Using an Overseeder

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Overseeding is one of the best things you can do to promote a high quality lawn of thick, healthy grass. The best time to over seed a large lawn is in the fall, while the soil temperature is still war...


Repair a Gravel Drive Using a Box Blade

Repair a Gravel Drive Using a Box Blade

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By definition, the surface of your gravel driveway is made of loose stone. Over time, some of that loose stone will get pushed off leading to erosion, potholes, ruts, and bare spots. Let it go too lon...


How To Repair Ruts Or Tire Tracks

How To Repair Ruts Or Tire Tracks

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How To Repair Ruts Or Tire TracksBeing able to repair ruts or tire tracks around your property is a handy skill to have. Because no matter how soft your tractor seat might be, dealing with a bumpy rid...


How To Control Weeds

How To Control Weeds

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If you have pasture for livestock – or if you have any large acreage where you want healthy vegetation to flourish – then how you control weeds is very important. Because without good weed...


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