Loosening the soil, removing weeds and dead plant parts, preparing the ground for sowing or effectively mixing soil with fertilizers - these are just some of the applications of a tiller in gardening. Devices of this type are characterized by ease of use and work efficiency, and their use does not require much physical effort. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at them and finding out what applications they can find in the case of your garden.
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How to properly reclaim soil with a tiller?
Tillers are commonly used for loosening the soil and its broadly understood reclamation. Work should begin by setting the tiller to the lowest speed - especially if the soil is hard and compact. The machine should be introduced into the soil slowly - so that the blades can gradually penetrate and break up the structure of the substrate. Move evenly over the entire area to ensure uniform loosening. On large surfaces, it is worth dividing the area into smaller parts. This will make it easier for you to maintain precision. If the soil is regularly cultivated, the rotational speed of the blades can be increased, which will speed up the reclamation and improve its efficiency.
Effective weeding with a tiller
Unlike a lawn mower, for example, a tiller is one of the most versatile tools with which you can comprehensively take care of your garden . If you want to take good care of your garden, in addition to loosening the soil, you can also use it to remove weeds. Weeding with a tiller is an effective method of getting rid of annual weeds and preparing the soil for new crops. To weed effectively, you should choose a tiller model equipped with a cutting system that will ensure deep soil penetration.
Before starting work, you should remove large stones and other obstacles that could damage the blades. When weeding, set the tiller to a medium speed. This will allow the blades to thoroughly mix the soil and pull out the weed roots. Work evenly, making overlapping passes so as not to leave any unworked areas. In densely overgrown areas, it may be necessary to go over the same spot several times.
How to prepare the soil with a tiller for laying a new lawn?
Establishing a new lawn is a simple and effective way to change the appearance of the surroundings of your home. Preparing the soil for a new lawn using this machine is easy, quick and convenient. The whole process comes down to a few steps. First, you should remove growing plants and old turf from the area that you intend to transform into a lawn. You can do this by hand or with chemical herbicides. A heavily overgrown area may require preliminary mowing - for this purpose, you can use, for example, a petrol scythe. If the soil is very dry, it is worth watering it a few days before the planned work. This will make the tiller easier to work with and ensure better soil fragmentation.
The tiller itself should be set to a medium working depth to effectively loosen and aerate the soil. Run it evenly over the entire area, making overlapping passes. After the first pass, spread organic fertilizers or compost on the surface. Then run the tiller over the entire area again to mix the lawn fertilizers with the soil and ensure rapid growth.
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How to choose the working width and other parameters of a tiller?
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In order for the tiller to be easy to use and service, and for everyday work with this machine to be trouble-free, you should carefully consider the choice of a specific model. However, you will find a lot of such products on the market. How do you choose equipment that will provide sufficient power and will be useful for lawn or garden care?
One of the most important parameters of this tool is the working width. Its selection depends on several factors - primarily the size of the area to be cultivated, the type of soil and the planned applications. If you work on small plots, the best choice will be models equipped with a cutting system with a small working width - from 20 to 30 centimeters. This will allow for precise maneuvering between plants and in tight spaces. On medium-sized plots, the recommended working width is about 50 centimeters. For work on large fields, plantations or when laying a lawn on large surfaces, effective work will be provided by tillers with a working width of 80 to 100 centimeters.
The type of drive is also important. A manual tiller is a cultivator. A tool of this type will provide basic functionality, allowing, for example, to loosen the soil on small surfaces. However, if you need more possibilities, an electric or petrol tiller will be a better solution. The former is environmentally friendly and works more quietly than a petrol one. At Onninen, we offer, among others, the Greenworks GR27087 tiller . The four-blade cutting system powered by a brush motor ensures efficient work. The working width of 25 centimetres ensures convenient cultivation of small beds. The working time is up to 20 minutes, which is completely sufficient for work in a small and medium-sized garden.
The variant equipped with a combustion engine is louder and emits exhaust fumes, but allows cultivation in places where there is no possibility of charging the battery.
When choosing a lawn tiller, also pay attention to whether spare parts for a given model are easily available – especially when it comes to parts that wear out during normal use. The ability to quickly order components will make servicing the machine much easier and will help avoid downtime. Buying a tiller from a recognized manufacturer with good distribution in Poland is a guarantee of trouble-free operation for many years.
Types and Purposes of Tiller Cutting Systems
The cutting system in a tiller is responsible for crushing, loosening and mixing the soil. Its most important elements are the blades or shovels, which, when rotating, penetrate the ground, cutting it or digging it. Depending on the model, they can have different shapes and sizes. The blades or knives are mounted on a rotating cutting drum. They are driven into motion by a rotating mechanism: driven directly by the engine or by means of a gear.
A tiller can be equipped with one of two main types of cutting systems. In the traditional unidirectional system, the blades rotate in one direction, usually clockwise. This is the most common type, commonly used in most tillers. Active Rotary System (ARS) is a counter-rotating system, used in Honda machines. The outer blades rotate in the opposite direction to the inner blades. This solution provides better crumbling and mixing of the soil. ARS tillers are recommended especially for use on heavy, compacted soils.
A tiller is one of those agricultural machines that will be useful in every home with a garden – just like a lawn mower. Its range of applications is really wide. You can successfully use it for soil recultivation, fertilization before planting a crop or weeding. Choosing a high-quality device that is adapted to your needs will ensure long-term, trouble-free operation.