If you want to grow a thriving garden, you should probably till your soil before you plant. You can break up the earth with a shovel and a cultivator, which is a lot of work, or you can spare your ...

Q: I’ve just inherited my uncle’s old rototiller and am looking for guidance on how to put it to use my garden. Any advice? - Sam from Pine Bush A: To till or not to till - that is the question. First ...

Dense, hard-packed dirt isn’t just difficult to work with, it’s also not giving your plants the loose, nutrient-rich soil they need to thrive. Breaking up this dirt—tilling—can be achieved manually ...

Tilling has both benefits and drawbacks when it comes to your soil. So should you till or not when preparing and maintaining your garden? That decision depends on several factors, and no one answer ...

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A tiller can save an incredible amount of time and labor spent on soil preparation. But these machines are costly and may not be used frequently enough to warrant an outright purchase. If you have ...

For many people, gardening is a love affair with the good earth. Gardeners delight in running their fingers through the soil, planting crops and beautiful flowers and conquering weeds. Gardening can ...