Effective Tilling Tips

If you’ve got a green thumb then you might be familiar with the process of tilling. It may seem like a tedious process if you’re not fully aware of how to effectively till your lawn and garden. At Freestate Mower Repair, we’ve got a whole lot of tilling knowledge to share. We’ve put together some important tips for effective tilling, so keep reading.

There are a number of ways to achieve effective tilling. In order to help your plants germinate and lengthen their lifespan, you’ll need to rototill your garden. In addition to effectively mixing amendments in your soil, it also helps to break up compact soil and to remove unwanted roots and weeds from the soil. If you’re new to the gardening game, you can till manually with a shovel and a rake. Be aware that manual tilling can be fairly time -consuming. Your other option is to use a rototiller, which is the better choice for tilling areas that are longer than 6 feet.

Preparation

There are some important preparation steps you can take before you start rototilling your garden. First, you should always wear protective equipment when you’re tilling. You can start with eye protection to avoid getting any dirt or debris in them. You should also wear the right shoes so you’re protected from any injury that could be caused by the rototiller blades. When deciding on your path through your garden when rototilling, it’s best to take the longer path to ensure you cover the most space possible.

While this might depend on where you live, it’s usually best to rototill during spring and fall. The weather is better but also, the soil will be at the recommended temperature of 50°F. Keep in mind that if you attempt to till your soil when it’s extremely cold, it’ll become too stiff and the process will be ineffective. On the other hand, tilling in hot temperatures will dry your soil out much faster and make it difficult for your plants to flourish.

For more helpful tilling tips or farm equipment advice, contact us today! West Hills Tractor is conveniently located in Jonesborough, Tennessee near Johnson City and Greeneville, Tennessee.