Garden Tillers – What Should You Buy?
Really, summer is coming soon. We wouldn’t kid you about that. Time to make garden plans, but you need the right equipment to do that, such as a rototiller and one that digs deep to mix the soil. Play in the dirt a bit and test it by sifting it through your fingers and you will know if your tiller did the job right.
Just wait until you get your ideal garden rototiller. Hold fire and inspect them closely and don’t buy the less expensive one first. It may not be what you need and you really need your tiller to have certain features to tackle the work of preparing your long dreamed of garden.
Don’t get a one trick pony garden rototiller, as you need versatility to complete tasks, like making rows and furrows, breaking up soil and cultivating. Using a tiller beats the heck out of digging the flowerbed by hand. So you should know there are three kinds of tillers, and they each do something different. Ask about this before you shell out money.
Know your plans before you buy a tiller and then figure out if you need front or rear tines to give you good depth, or maybe pick something that isn’t as heavy. For breaking new ground and adding in enhancements, choose rear tine digging. You will get a super veggie garden this way, and rear tines are easier to operate as well.
Front action tines are great for digging power and do a superior job on flowerbeds where you want to start afresh with new plants for the next season. If you are faced with having to mix soils to get the type of soil you prefer for your flowers, then go for a mid size tiller with front tines. Hey, when you’re done for the season you can admire your nicely muscled arms from wrestling the tiller.
Already have a garden that doesn’t need too much work to get it back into shape? Then really all you would likely need would be a smaller rototiller. The way to tell if it will suit what you want, and won’t be too heavy, is to lift it before you buy it. Check how wide the front tines are to make certain it will fit between your rows.
If youre buying new or used, scope out the features on the tiller. You want a tiller that is easy to operate (meaning it starts the first or second time, not the 10th), one that is super easy to maintain and one that is safe for virtually all members of your family to use. To that end look, for things like tines that are shielded, gauges you can actually read not squint to see, easy height adjustments and an auto shut off.
If you don’t spend that much time rototilling in your garden and prefer to do it by hand or with a shovel, there is no point in buying a tiller, as they may cost up to $1,000. So, make the choice to rent if that suits your plans and budget better. Saving money these days is the thing to do.
