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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Everyone wants a gorgeous garden, but many give up on the dream ...

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 ...

I have to admit, the close relationships I’ve had with tillers through the years were not all happy affairs. Some included regular Saturday night fights (the half-ton draft animal that hated to start) ...