Discuss
the benefits
of tilling
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Explanation:
Tilling is an age-old method of loosening the soil before planting. It is often accompanied by working in needed ingredients 'like nitrogen and phosphorous' plus compost into the soil to prepare and boost its overall health. Tilling is typically done with a rototiller or cultivator and is seen as the best soil preparation method for in-ground gardens. However, it can also be done in a raised bed garden with a cultivator.
It's recommended to till your garden once or twice a year ' in the spring before planting and after the harvesting season to make sure soil stays healthy. While tilling soil provides many benefits, it's sometimes a skipped task on gardeners' to-do lists.
So before you start another planting season, here are some reasons why you should consider tilling as a seasonal routine project.
Aeration :
Suffocated soil can leave your garden looking dry, not to mention deter plant growth.
Weed Prevention :
Weeds and insects can be very problematic and hinder or even stop the growth of plants in your garden.
Weed Prevention :
Weeds and insects can be very problematic and hinder or even stop the growth of plants in your garden.
Selecting the Right Tiller
Keep in mind that proper tilling tools and techniques are dependent on the size of your garden and the type of soil you have. Rear-tine tillers, like the Bronco' Axis' Vertical-Tine Garden Tiller or Troy-Bilt® Super Bronco' CRT Garden Tiller, are great for use on larger gardens and when breaking new ground