Garden Tiller

The Home Vegetable Garden

Posted by Homer on April 28th, 2007 — Posted in Gardening, Uncategorized

In deciding on the site for the home vegetable garden it is well to dispose once and for all of the old idea that the garden “patch” must be an ugly spot in the home surroundings. If thoughtfully planned, carefully planted and thoroughly cared for, it may be made a beautiful and harmonious feature of the general scheme, lending a touch of comfortable homeliness that no shrubs, borders, or beds can ever produce.

With this fact in mind we will not feel restricted to any part of the premises merely because it is out of sight behind the barn or garage. In the average moderate-sized place there will not be much choice as to land. It will be necessary to take what is to be had and then do the very best that can be done with it. But there will probably be a good deal of choice as to, first, exposure, and second, convenience. Other things being equal, select a spot near at hand, easy of access. It may seem that a difference of only a few hundred yards will mean nothing, but if one is depending largely upon spare moments for working in and for watching the garden and in the growing of many vegetables the latter is almost as important as the former this matter of convenient access will be of much greater importance than is likely to be at first recognized. Not until you have had to make a dozen time-wasting trips for forgotten seeds or tools, or gotten your feet soaking wet by going out through the dew-drenched grass, will you realize fully what this may mean.

Exposure. ———

But the thing of first importance to consider in picking out the spot that is to yield you happiness and delicious vegetables all summer, or even for many years, is the exposure. Pick out the “earliest” spot you can find a plot sloping a little to the south or east, that seems to catch sunshine early and hold it late, and that seems to be out of the direct path of the chilling north and northeast winds. If a building, or even an old fence, protects it from this direction, your garden will be helped along wonderfully, for an early start is a great big factor toward success. If it is not already protected, a board fence, or a hedge of some low-growing shrubs or young evergreens, will add very greatly to its usefulness. The importance of having such a protection or shelter is altogether underestimated by the amateur.

The soil. ———

The chances are that you will not find a spot of ideal garden soil ready for use anywhere upon your place. But all except the very worst of soils can be brought up to a very high degree of productiveness especially such small areas as home vegetable gardens require. Large tracts of soil that are almost pure sand, and others so heavy and mucky that for centuries they lay uncultivated, have frequently been brought, in the course of only a few years, to where they yield annually tremendous crops on a commercial basis. So do not be discouraged about your soil. Proper treatment of it is much more important, and a garden- patch of average run-down, or “never-brought-up” soil will produce much more for the energetic and careful gardener than the richest spot will grow under average methods of cultivation.

The ideal garden soil is a “rich, sandy loam.” And the fact cannot be overemphasized that such soils usually are made, not found. Let us analyze that description a bit, for right here we come to the first of the four all-important factors of gardening food. The others are cultivation, moisture and temperature. “Rich” in the gardener’s vocabulary means full of plant food; more than that and this is a point of vital importance it means full of plant food ready to be used at once, all prepared and spread out on the garden table, or rather in it, where growing things can at once make use of it; or what we term, in one word, “available” plant food. Practically no soils in long- inhabited communities remain naturally rich enough to produce big crops. They are made rich, or kept rich, in two ways; first, by cultivation, which helps to change the raw plant food stored in the soil into available forms; and second, by manuring or adding plant food to the soil from outside sources.

“Sandy” in the sense here used, means a soil containing enough particles of sand so that water will pass through it without leaving it pasty and sticky a few days after a rain; “light” enough, as it is called, so that a handful, under ordinary conditions, will crumble and fall apart readily after being pressed in the hand. It is not necessary that the soil be sandy in appearance, but it should be friable.

“Loam: a rich, friable soil,” says Webster. That hardly covers it, but it does describe it. It is soil in which the sand and clay are in proper proportions, so that neither greatly predominate, and usually dark in color, from cultivation and enrichment. Such a soil, even to the untrained eye, just naturally looks as if it would grow things. It is remarkable how quickly the whole physical appearance of a piece of well cultivated ground will change. An instance came under my notice last fall in one of my fields, where a strip containing an acre had been two years in onions, and a little piece jutting off from the middle of this had been prepared for them just one season. The rest had not received any extra manuring or cultivation. When the field was plowed up in the fall, all three sections were as distinctly noticeable as though separated by a fence. And I know that next springs crop of rye, before it is plowed under, will show the lines of demarcation just as plainly.

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Poulan Pro 6.5 HP Rear Tine Tiller

Posted by Homer on April 27th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Tiller, Rear Tine Garden Tiller

Poulan Pro 6.5 HP Rear Tine Tiller

The Poulan Pro 6.5-horsepower rear tine tiller is a professional grade tiller with dual rotating 17-inch tines and tough 13-inch lug tires for better traction. The powerful 5.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine offers plenty of tilling power, and features an Intek Overhead Valve (OHV) for a cooler running and fuel efficient engine. The tiller also comes with a 7-position spring-loaded depth stake for precision tilling and is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Garden tiller
The tiller arived in good shape. I started it and it ran
fine. I haven’t used it yet, but I have great expectations.
The tiller tines can rotate in both directions which
is what I wanted.

outstanding
The area I have to till is like concrete. This tiller just went through it with no effort at all

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HUSQVARNA 26″ Front Tine Tiller

Posted by Homer on April 17th, 2007 — Posted in Cultivator Garden Tiller

HUSQVARNA Front Tine Tiller

Poulan Pro, Front Tine Tiller, 206CC Briggs & Stratton OHV 825 Series Engine, Forward & Reverse Transmission, Plow-Type Handle Design With Handle-Mounted Tine Engagement Lever, 13″ Tine Diameter, 24″ Tine Shield, 26″ Tilling Width, 6-Position Adjustable Depth Stake, 3 QT Fuel Tank, 8″ Transport Wheels, 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Price: $479.99

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Hand Garden Tiller Set - The Rumford Gardener Essex Tool Set

Posted by Homer on April 12th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Hand Tiller, Garden Mini Tiller

For First Time Or Small Gardens This Is A Great Hand Tiller Set

The Rumford Gardener Essex tool set is a perfect gift for the beginning gardener or a much-appreciated upgrade for the experienced green thumb. This handsome set brings together four of the most-used tools in the garden. It includes a fork for aerating beds and loosening soil, plus two different-size trowels for digging planting holes. The transplanter has a narrow profile that’s idea for flowerpots, planters, and other confined spaces. Each tool is made from rust-resistant stainless steel with traditional stained hardwood handles for a look as elegant as the cutlery on your table. Rustic leather thongs loop through each handle to facilitate hanging for storage.

Price: $29.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver

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Remington Garden Wizard 12 Amp Electric Garden Tiller

Posted by Homer on April 11th, 2007 — Posted in Electric Garden Tiller

GARDEN WIZARD ELECTRIC TILLER

Powerful 12 amp motor for breaking sod and finely  cultivating beds. Folding handle for easy storage. Durable construction for use in rugged environments, 20% more output torque than comparable gas mini-tillers, quick flip wheels molded carrying handling for easy transport, 10″ tilling width and 9″ tilling depth, low sound level for environmentally friendly operation, extension cord lock, product weight 28 lbs. and Two year warranty. Shipping Size 18.00 x 17.50 x 28.00

Price: $208.51 

Features

• Powerful 12-amp electric motor means quieter, cleaner operations
• More output torque than comparable gas mini-tillers
• Quick flip wheels for easy transportation and storage
• Cultivates gardens, landscaping and flowerbeds
• Perfect for working and weeding raised beds

Remington Garden Wizard 12 Amp Electric Tiller
I purchased the Remington Garden Wizard Tiller a month ago.
First, it was delivered in 4 days, instead of the promissed 10, which is very impressive.
It is very easy to use and works very well. I did not use it extensively yet, but my initial “test drive” in the back yard, was very successful.
(I gave it only 4 stars because I did not use enough yet).

great work saver
new home, new yard…but this product has been essential in making the yard much more pleasant. it is light weight and easy for ladies to use.

Profound Disappointment
I created three raised beds using about 6″ of sifted loam, 1″ of sand, and topping of bagged cow manure. How perfect then to till this ideal mixture together…no rocks, no roots…using the electric tiller. Utterly wrong! I began by tilling a 20 foot row before the circuit breaker kicked it off and by the end of the afternoon, I could not till 5 feet of loam-sand-manure without the circuit breaker stopping the machine. My assumption was that because mine was an easy duty environment, I would not run into this problem even though it was mentioned by another reviewer. I hope I can find some way to override the circuit breaker and make this tool useful, but I’m not optimistic. I wonder if anyone else has been able to?

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Ryobi Gas Powered Factory Reconditioned Tiller/Cultivator - Factory Reconditioned

Posted by Homer on April 9th, 2007 — Posted in Cultivator Garden Tiller

Here Is A Great Deal On A Reconditioned Garden Tiller

This Ryobi® gas powered cultivator has been engineered and
manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. The tiller/cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and prepare a seedbed for planting. Ideal for large and small gardens. Factory Reconditioned with a 1 Year Factory Warranty

Price: $169.99

Customer Reviews

Makes green thumbs greener
I really am happy with the Ryobi tiller! I have heavy clay soil and it is backbreaking work to turn the garden with a spade. Plus the clay turns hard as a rock when it doesn’t rain for weeks. Enter the Ryobi tiller and a load of compost and peat and the clay soil is turned into wonderfully rich soil in no time flat! In 30 minutes I tilled an area 18′ x 12. I then was able to add more compost and retill it again in only 10 minutes. Instead of chunks of solid clay, I now have fine crumbly soil loaded with organic material. I’m adding more planting areas this season thanks to this little 4 blade tiller.

The tiller did not need extra weight, although you can add sand to make it heavier and dig deeper, faster. I found the unit dug in easily without the extra weight to a depth of 10 inches and it probably can go a few inches deeper if I unlatch the wheels. It was a little hard to start the very first time and I’ve learned to add a few more pumps to prime the carburetor. The choke resets itself. Be sure to not let the engine run out of gas because it will be harder to restart (unless you are running the tank dry for storage). Restarting when it is still warm is easy.

It is light enough for me to carry around the 1.5 acre yard with one hand if needed, but it has wheels and I think even older people will be able to move and control it easily compared to larger tillers. The lightness makes it easy to lift into a raised bed.

There is also an electric model, but I passed on it because I knew my heavy clay soild might cause the circuit breaker to trip often under load. The gas engine never balks and has all the power you could need. Also I think it would be a hassle to keep avoiding cutting the power cord, which is another reason to think twice about the electric model.

I looked at 3 or 4 other tillers that were more expensive, but I’m 100% happy I bought this tiller and saved myself at least a hundred dollars.

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Garden Weasel Gold Garden Claw Cultivator

Posted by Homer on April 7th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Hand Tiller

Great Hand Garden Tiller For Small Gardens

The Garden Weasel gold garden claw cultivator is designed to break up hard-packed soil, aerating your lawn and garden. Aeration can greatly increase irrigation efficiency, enabling you to get the most out of your watering.

Made of electro-coated steel, the cultivator boasts a patented claw head with six angled tines designed to break up and crumble soil. The product lives up to its name, featuring sparkly vinyl grips on the curved handlebars and glittering gold paint on the claw head.

Useful not just for aerating, the Claw can also uproot weeds, blend fertilizers, and even mix compost. The Claw features four adjustable height settings. It requires only a few minutes for assembly. A limited lifetime warranty is included.

Price: $34.27

Customer Reviews

Good for soft soils
I too, bought this for use in hard clayey soil, only to be disappointed. If you try to till more than 2″ deep of hard soil you will have difficulty. Once I learned a technique to using it I was able to go faster, but this is still slow, it only does an area of about 0.25 square foot a time. A 400 sq ft garden 6″ deep would take about 4800 back straining tries. I would not buy one again. Since I have this, I will make use of it yearly to till the softer dirt in my established gardens and flower beds.

I am big and strong, and to insert it into the ground I had to first jump up and down on it. Once it was in the ground I tried to turn the handle to no avail, and I think I actually bent it slightly. As I said, till only a couple inches of hard soil at a time to avoid difficulty.

If you have a large hard area you need to till, use the money to rent a power cultivator instead or just use a shovel. It will be much faster and easier.

So Helpful
This tool was so easy to use on my HARD ground. It made quick work of the task. I just love it and highly recommend it!

Garden Weasel Digs Through the Garden
I love the garden weasel. I don’t have to kneel down to turn over my garden before planting. I also use it after the plants are growing to loosen the weeds and easily pick them out.

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Mantis 120-Volt Electric Tiller with Border Edger

Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Electric Garden Tiller, Garden Tiller

An incredibly lightweight electric tiller

This tiller has made gardening easier for millions, the Mantis Tiller was originally designed to help professional landscapers get their jobs done more quickly.

The unit’s durable, 20-pound tiller is a favorite of home gardeners all over the world. A reliable, easy-to-start engine features a true commercial-grade design with pushbutton priming for quick, easy starts, time after time.

Equipped with a throttle-activated centrifugal clutch, the tines engage only when the throttle is squeezed, for more control and no threat of the runaway tiller. The unit’s compact design makes it easy to till in tight quarters, flush with garage walls, inside raised garden beds, and snugly into sharp corners. And, at just 20 pounds, the Mantis weighs less than other tillers with no sacrifice in power.

A 10-inch tilling depth means deeper working soil for healthier gardens. With the tiller revolving at 240 rpm, the tines make fast work of many gardening chores, easily cultivating or weeding a 30-by-40-foot garden in 20 minutes. Best of all, a patented, reversible serpentine pattern helps the Mantis dig deep into even the hardest soil, instead of bouncing around with no effect as inferior models do. Mantis covers the tines with a lifetime guarantee.

Customer Reviews

Electric refurbished model
I am not one to write reviews, but i was so impressed with this tiller that i had to. I don’t know how i gardened so long without it. It is excellent at seed bed prep. One pass is all it takes. It just pulverized the soil in my raised beds. I also tried it in my wifes flower bed (i was looking for places to play with it)it did just as well in the rocky root strewn soil. It spit rocks out behind it and ground up 3/8 inch roots. It has a lot of tourqe for an electric motor. It is quiet of course. I checked all the different brands before buying the Mantis. I think it is the best value with the warranty etc. Mine came with the edger but i haven’t tried it yet. I also just ordered the aerator.
I would suggest it even for large gardens because of the seed bed prep and the tilling depth. 10 inches easy.

small garden tiller
The mantis does very well for what it is intended. It’s a lightweight tiller and is excellent for small gardens. I have a small lot in an urban setting and I could use this tiller at 4 o’clock in the morning and my neighbors wouldn’t know it. The electric motor is that quiet.
Don’t expect it to till a field the size of a commercial garden it’s too small and would take you forever.

Mantis electric tiler
Very easy to use. It’s a real workhorse. I am pleased with it.

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Troy-Bilt Tuffy 4 HP Rear Tine Gas Tiller Tuffy

Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Tiller, Rear Tine Garden Tiller

This Is A Great Rear Tine Garden Tiller

Troy-Bilt, Tuffy, Rear-Tine Tiller, 4.0 Tecumseh OHV Engine, Counter-Rotating Tines, All-Gear Drive With Cast-Iron Transmission, 1 Forward Speed, 10″ AG Tires, 16 Blade, 10″ Diameter, Bolo Tines, Adjustable Tilling Depth Up To 6″, 14″ Tilling Width, Single-Hand Operation, Optional Bumper Available, Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Rear Tine Tiller
• Counter Rotating Tines
• 4.0 HP Tecumseh engine
• 10″ Diameter Bolo Tines
• 15″ Tine Shield

Price: $499.99

 Customer Reviews

Even better than expected!
This ended up being a terrific purchase. This tiller is small enough to be manageable (I’m only 5′3″), and it easily dug through our hard Georgia clay that is literally filled with rocks. I can hardly wait to use it again - I highly recommend it.

The only down-side was the shipping. The company only delivered between 8 and 5 Monday-Friday. We missed the first attempt at shipment, but the driver was kind enough to come back to our house after he finished his route.

Troy-Bilt Tiller is amazing
I am in love with this tiller. The counter-rotating times are a quantum leap forward from the standard. You can literally drink a beer while tilling even in virgin ground!

Good Machine
Fast shipping and easy to assemble. My yard is red clay and this machine tilled my garden area with minimal effort. My wife uses it for all her flower beds and has no problems. Great product for the money

Price: $499.99

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Garden Tiller

Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Tiller

Welcome to My Garden Tiller Site

I Have worked in the garden business for many years. One of the biggest questions we had is what garden tiller should I buy.

Seem there are so many different types and styles. It can be a hard choice to make. There are not a lot of sites providing information on garden tillers so I decided to build this with the hope of helping people decide on there first garden tiller. Or upgrading to a better one.

Bookmark us and come back often as we will be adding new stuff all the time. thanks for stopping.

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