Using a powered rotavator
IT’S tempting to imagine that a rotavator powered by a petrol engine makes the job of preparing a big area of soil for planting quick and easy. It’s true that it will speed things up considerably, but using garden machinery of this calibre takes quite a lot of physical effort as well as preparation.
What’s available
There are lots of different types of machine available. Tiny lightweight soil tillers are great for weeding between long rows of fruit or veg, or cultivating soil in a small bed, but you’ll need a bigger machine to tackle an allotment plot or for preparing a new lawn area.
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