Garden tilling

Garden tilling is an essential skill, but many people are doing it the wrong way and at the wrong time. Here's what you should know.

Should you till your garden or rely on no-till methods? I experimented with both techniques - using a rototiller in my upper garden and creating raised beds with sheet mulching in the lower garden - and share my findings!

The no-till method has many advantages, but there are disadvantages as well. Find out what I've learned from my own personal experience.

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About a year ago I was a firm believer in a no-till garden and no-dig gardening. But then I had an interesting experience this year that changed my mind.

In the realm of sustainable gardening, the no-till method is revolutionizing how we cultivate our gardens. This approach not only nurtures the soil but also respects the intricate web of life beneath our feet. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the compelling reasons behind adopting a no-till gardening approach and provide a detailed, step-by-step guide ... Read more

Cultivating or otherwise know as tilling the soil of your garden is an old-age practice of loosing and churning the soil of the garden to help the soil recover and make it easier for you to add compost and plant the seeds. However, you can also do the alternate method which is called “no-till gardening“. ... Read more

Mother Nature doesn’t use a spade! It’s no wonder, then, that the practice of ‘no-dig’ or ‘no-till’ gardening is gaining ground with gardeners across the world.

A no-till garden is a method of gardening that does away with the traditional use of tilling to prepare the soil. In no-till gardens, the soil is not dug up and turned to prepare for planting. Instead, organic components like compost and animal fertilizers are layered over the soil to create a rich, nutrient-heavy base in which to plant seeds and starters.

One of the common questions that gardeners ask is, “How deep do I need to till my garden?” Tilling is technically a matter of choice, but many believe it is necessary. This is true whether you're starting a new garden or developing an existing plot.