Do you push or pull a tiller?
On front-tined tillers, the gardener pushes down on the handles, which raises the spinning tines, to get the tiller from one place to another. When it’s in the right place, the front end is lowered and the tines dig in, pulling the machine forward. Rear-tined tillers have tines that only spin when you want them to. This tiller is built to break new ground easily with its 10-inch counter-rotating steel tines. It also has a power reverse feature to help you maneuver through the soil.
When not to use a tiller?
Avoid tilling in wet soil as soil compaction can occur and lead to poor root penetration in the growing season. If it rains, it’s best to wait a few days to allow soil to become semi-dry. The Best Time Of Year To Till A Garden “The garden can be tilled in the fall as part of the fall cleanup or anytime before planting,” says Randaci. Before you begin, you need to make sure the soil is workable and crumbly—not too dry or too wet.