The Tool Logic – Land Clearing & Pick-Mattock Technique

The Tool Logic – Land Clearing & Pick-Mattock Technique

POST #2: Land Clearing Kutlwano Mokoena Born 23 February 1997 | IT Graduate & Founder Former IT graduate turned organic farmer. Leading Evergreen Hideout Agricultural Services (NPO: 2024/380375/07) . April 13, 2026 • 10 min read • Soshanguve, Pretoria Land Clearing & The Pick-Mattock: A Masterclass in Surface Demolition Transitioning from a keyboard to a pick-mattock isn't just a change in career—it's a complete recalibration of how you apply force, read feedback, and solve problems. In our previous masterclass, we talked about why we turn the soil. Today, we focus on the first physical step: clearing the land . Before you can turn soil, before you can extract roots, before you can plant anything—you must clear the surface. This masterclass is about the pick-mattock, the tool that makes everything else possible. 📌 Before You Begin: Prerequisites Site Assessment: Identify vegetation type (grass, brush, weeds) and ground hardness. Safety Gear: Steel-toe boots, heavy…