Should You Buy A New Garden Roto Tiller?
Hey summer is just around the corner, no really it is! And that means it’s time to get things ready to plant in your garden. But, first things first, you need a good garden rototiller, one that digs into the earth nice and deep and mulches it to a lovely fine loam. You know what we mean, the kind of dirt you pick up in your hands and let it run through your fingers, enjoying the quality of a good job done with your garden rototiller.
The garden you are dreaming of will be a reality when you find the right garden rototiller. Just try not to just grab the first one you see in the store, even if it is cheaper than the rest. You get what you pay for and you want some specific features to make that dream garden of yours become a reality.
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.
If you want digging power for flowerbeds, then shop for front action tines for the spring planting season. Mixing soils and amendments to get what you want for your beds? Then consider a midsize tiller with front action. With all this exercise, you’re going to have shapely arms when the season is done.
If you have a garden already dug from before then you’re good to go. Youd only need a smaller, more compact tiller. If you want to know if it will suit what you need it for, heft it in the store for weight. Make sure you measure how wide the front tines are so that you know if it will fit between the existing rows.
Check out what features the rototiller you like offers. For instance you want a smooth start and a tiller that anyone could handle and fix with easy to read gauges. Make sure what you select is easy to adjust height wise, offers an auto shut off and shielded tines.
If rototilling your garden is something you do once a year or very infrequently, don’t bother to buy one as they are rather expensive ” up to $1,000. Consider renting a tiller if you will only be hard at work now and then. This will ultimately save you some big bucks, and who doesn’t like to save money?
