Stop Fighting Your Soil: A Guide to Garden Tillers

Breaking new ground or turning over an existing garden bed is backbreaking work if you have the wrong machine. Most people buy too much tiller or too little. A massive rear-tine beast is overkill for a raised bed, while a tiny electric cultivator will bounce right off hard clay. The trick is matching the machine's power and tine placement to your specific soil type and plot size. Focus on engine reliability, tine depth, and how easily you can maneuver the unit around tight corners.