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Or, perhaps composting beforeplanting spring vegetables and flowersis on your gardening to-do list.

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This is a front-tine tiller with four 8-inch tines that dig into the soil.

The tines turn fast enough to strike soil 2,000 times per minute, slicing and dicing throughyour garden bed.

But forexisting garden bedswith compacted soil, it’s hard to go wrong with this offering from Greenworks.

Lowe’s Greenworks 40V 10-Inch Cordless Tiller and Cultivator

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Once you’re finished gardening, the tiller’s handles fold down to make storage easy, too.

It doesn’t create a lot of vibrations and is very easy to use.

It has a 2.5-amp motor that requires very little maintenance, too, which is a plus.

Earthwise TC20025 2.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller

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It has four steel tines that can dig down up to 4 inches.

The handle is comfortable to hold, and there’s a large secondary handle for better control.

The tilling width can be adjusted to a minimum of 16 inches or a maximum of 22 inches.

Earthwise TC70016 13.5-Amp Corded Tiller

PHOTO: Amazon

But when you need power, it’s hard to beat this gas tiller.

It has a comfortable, non-slip handle and a second handle for better control.

It runs on an included battery, so there’s no need for an extension cord or gasoline.

Ryobi One+ 18-Volt Cordless Cultivator

PHOTO: The Home Depot

We also wish the tilling width was adjustable, like ourbest for clay soilpick.

How Easy It Is to Use and Move

Tillers can be heavy, especially powerful gas models.

Smaller tillers and cultivators generally dont have back wheels, but are simply held in your hands while working.

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Of course, the power source also affects the tillers portability.

Why Trust The Spruce?

Michelle Ullmanis a writer for The Spruce who specializes in home improvement products, including tools and landscaping supplies.

Black+Decker 20V Max Cordless Garden Cultivator

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She also considered feedback from customers, both positive and negative.

Yardmax YT4565 Rear-Tine Dual-Rotating Tiller

PHOTO: Amazon