Garden Roto Tillers Buying Guide
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.
If you’re already planning and dreaming about your spring garden, then now is the time to start looking for the perfect garden rototiller. Its not a super idea to just pick any old rototiller out of the lineup at the store just because it happens to be a deal. Spend some time checking out the bells and whistles on it, because those are what you will need to get the dream garden you want.
Here is what you want to be able to do with a versatile rototiller ” cultivate, make furrows and rows and break up the soil. Hey, a good garden rototiller will make your job go a lot faster than doing this the old fashioned way with a pointy shovel. There are usually three different kinds of rototillers and they do different things. This is why you want to check them out before you buy them.
First figure out what it is you want to do, and then pick a tiller that suits that purpose ” rear or front tines that do the digging or something a little more lightweight. Rear tine action is usually good for breaking new ground and adding in what they call amendments ” meaning mulch, fertilizer etc. This would be the ideal tiller for a massive veggie garden or a showy flowerbed. The other thing is the rear tines will make your tiller a lot easier to handle.
If all you really want is to dabble in flowerbeds, then go for tines in the front of your tiller. A midsize tiller with front tine action is best for mixing in additions to the soil, as it gives you more control and a nicely blended final mix. Wrestling with the tiller all season is going to toughen up those forearm muscles for your next arm wrestling match.
Already have your garden from last year? Then really you would likely only need a smaller rototiller rather than a heavy weight. It’s easy to figure out what will suit you, as all you have to do is lift up the model that appeals to you while you are in the store. While you’re doing that, measure the width of the front tines and figure out if they will fit between the rows of your flowerbed.
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.