Tiller - What type to buy

Sunday, March 25 - We are back to normal this weekend with the March weather we are experiencing. With the temperatures reaching the mid - 60's by the afternoon, we woke up to chilly mornings only in the 40's. Also, and most importantly, the rain showers we had throughout the weekend were needed. We still are under our average for the year, but the rain that has fallen the last two days will help our cool weather crops immensely.

One of first questions asked by many is what type of garden tiller should be used when digging up your garden plot. If you are going to garden each year and consider having a plot which is large, it is a good idea to consider making a purchase of this piece of garden equipment. This can be expensive if you choose to purchase new, however looking in your local want ads or even Craigs List can help you find this product at a reasonable price.

There are two types of garden tilers, Front Tine and Rear Tine.

A Front tine tiller is used mostly when the soil has been cultivated already. If you are preparing your garden plot for the first time, using this tiller type can be quite challenging. However once the garden is prepared, it is very easy to control this product between the rolls of your planted vegetables. Also, they not as expensive as rear tine tilers.

A Rear tine tiller are very easy to use and maneuver.  They will usually turn on a dime and require less "muscle" to use. This type of tiller is the most popular and considered the work horse of your garden. Also, the tiller can handle any job which is needed within your flower or vegetable garden.





Personally I till my garden two - three times a year. Once at the beginning of the season, sometimes after I plant my cool weather crops and prior to planting my plants in the spring and once at the end of the season.

Using a tiller will help provide your soil with the needed aeration for your plants to grow and produce.