How to Effectively Use a Rototiller

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Tip 1 - Why NOT To Use A Rototiller – And How To Have A Great Garden Without One. | Old World Garden Farms on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by ann zaks | permalink

Most people are completely shocked when they find out we don't own a rototiller...and never will. The most common misconception about a rototiller is that they save time - and that you need one in order to have a great garden. It couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, you can save a tremendous amount of…

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Tip 2 - Tips for Rototilling Hard Soil

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Roberto do Pau 00e 7o | permalink

It is almost impossible to cultivate healthy landscape plants or vegetable gardens in hard soil without rototilling. Hard soil is compact, making it difficult for plant roots to move through the soil ...

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Tip 3 - Can I use a rototiller to relandscape my yard?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carolyn Hayes | permalink

RototillerFilter: My back yard has some issues right now and I'm wondering if a rototiller might solve them all.

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Tip 4 - How to Use a Rototiller | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by onlinecontactmanagement | permalink

Whether you're starting a new planting bed or adding amendments to an existing one, a rototiller is a useful piece of equipment. The rotating tines break up the ground to create loose soil that drains well. Before you rev up the rototiller, give yourself a crash course in using the machine properly so you don't do more harm than good.

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Tip 5 - How to Choose and Use a Rototiller

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Meredith Raynor | permalink

The rotary tiller is one of the most valuable tools a garden can have. The professionals at the DIYNetwork.com share their tips for choosing and using rototillers.

For further reading: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/landscaping/how-to-choose-and-use-a-rototiller ^[5]