Can anyone recommend a small, inexpensive rototiller?
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Norma R
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I need one just for raised garden beds. Nothing big and bulky, because I have to lift it into the beds.
8 answers
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My husband just bought an "Earthwise" on Amazon. It was around 100 bucks...on sale right now. He loves it . It is electric and he can't say enough good things about it. We have had a lot of problems with gas powered yard tools due to the unleaded gas. We learned the hard way that you can't leave gas in them over the winter months. This electric tiller is much easier to start, too!
Rita White
on Apr 03, 2014
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Consider using the "claw" or a cultivator instead. They will get just as deep to plant seeds and to weed. Raised beds with the right soil do not need to be turned after the first deep digging. No till is better because every time you stir/turn the soil you are bring up weed seeds to the top three inches where they germinate. Seeds like fine loose soil to germinate. Plants like moisture holding compacted soil for the roots. Deep digging; not what you read/heard! In soil with clay, loosening and mixing compost deep leaves a sink under your beds to hold moisture. A raised bed on top of unturned rocky or clay soil allows the water to leave without soaking in.
Dorothy Collett
on Apr 03, 2014
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Have you considered "renting"" one? my partner works at sunbelt rentals im told by him they rent lots of smaller items, i in no way nor ric gets commision ..just asking.. have warm fuzzy sweet dreams Le'roy Trehern 34974
Le'roy
on Apr 03, 2014
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Mantis is the best, its blades turns much faster than the others.
Carl
on Apr 03, 2014
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I have a Mantis.
Adrianne C
on Apr 04, 2014
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there's a small one called Mantis
Steve Crcohiere
on Apr 04, 2014
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I got one at Lowe's last year for 100.00, and I use it in my raised beds. I am using it un my beds even some are 40 inches high and it is very light and easy to use
Jean M
on Apr 05, 2014
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Thanks for everyone's input.
Norma R
on Apr 10, 2014
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