Tillers

Tillers are used to break up and turn soil, making it easier to plant vegetables, flowers, or shrubs. They’re perfect for prepping garden beds, allotments, and even parts of your lawn.

Front tine tillers tend to be lighter and more manoeuvrable - ideal for small gardens and loose soil. Rear tine tillers are heavier and offer deeper ground penetration, great for compact or clay-heavy soil.

Yes, some garden tillers - especially rear tine tillers - are designed specifically for breaking up compact soil with greater power and torque.

While the terms are often used interchangeably, cultivators are generally lighter-duty machines used for mixing and aerating already-loose soil, while tillers are made for tougher jobs like breaking new ground.

That depends on the size of your garden, the type of soil, and your intended use. For basic planting or maintenance, a cultivator may do the trick. For larger areas or tougher ground, a tiller with more power and attachments may be better.

Most tillers are designed to be compact, with foldable handles and wheels for easy transport and storage in a shed or garage.

Yes, you can use a tiller to prep parts of your lawn for reseeding or planting, but be mindful not to overdo it in established grassy areas.

Petrol models typically offer more power and depth, making them suitable for larger or more stubborn plots. Electric options are quieter and easier to maintain, ideal for lighter garden tasks.