How to Rate Garden Tillers
Tillers are wonderful tools for using in the garden. The best way to get a good start to any garden is to turn the soil. What type you need will depend on many factors, such as size of the garden, type of soil and amount of work that needs to be done.
- Determine the size of your garden and the area to be tilled. Determine how deep you will need to till and what type of soil you are dealing with. If soil is rocky, you will need more power than you would with a looser soil. Write all of this information down to create a checklist.
- Visit a rental shop or garden equipment store to see what models you have to choose from. Be sure to have your notes about your yard with you for easy reference.
- Choose the size you need for your yard. Tillers come in a small horsepower similar to a lawnmower. The depth of tillers is generally shallow and is great for small projects and soil that requires little to no work. Large tillers are self-propelled; some are even ride on. Large tillers generally have the ability to till to a lower depth. These work best for big projects.
- Decide how many speeds you will need and compare each tiller you are considering. This should help you narrow down your choice.
- Rate a tiller based on how closely it matches your needs. Consider not only your current needs, but your future needs as well. The features if the tiller should match your check list of needs.
- Read customer reviews on the models you are considering. This will help you avoid buying a model that does not perform as well.