Now that spring is almost here, it's time to gather the landscaping supplies. If you don't own a garden tiller, you might not have all the supplies you need for a healthy yard. If you're like most people, you might think you don't need a garden tiller. That's not the case though. A garden tiller can provide you with benefits that you might not have considered. Here are three of the ways a garden tiller can benefit your yard.
Make Watering More Effective
Australia may no longer be under drought restrictions, but you still need to make the most of your water usage. One way to do that is with a garden tiller. You might not realise this, but a lot of water is wasted in the yard. Part of the waste is caused by poor soil absorption. When you're dealing with poor soil absorption, you need to use more water on your plants. That's where a garden tiller comes into the picture. Garden tillers aerate the soil, which allows more of the water to get absorbed. As a result, you'll use less water to keep your plants and lawn healthy.
Bring Nutrients to the Surface
When it comes to maintaining a healthy yard, you need to make sure that your plants and lawn get plenty of nutrients. Some of those nutrients come from the fertiliser you apply. But, some of the nutrients can come straight from the soil. You might not know this, but the soil is buried below the surface. One of the best ways to bring that soil to the surface is to use a garden tiller. Because the garden tiller turns the soil over, it lets more of the vital nutrients move to the top where plants can use them. Not only that, but tilling ensures better absorption of the fertiliser you apply during the spring.
Discourage Pest Infestations
If your yard is overrun with pests during the spring, it's time to buy a garden tiller. You might see pests on the surface, but their eggs and nests are hiding inside the soil. Surface applications of garden pesticides will kill the bugs you can see. But, the eggs and nests go untouched. That's why you need a garden tiller. The garden tiller destroys the eggs and the nests. As an added benefit, it also kills the active bugs so that you don't need to rely on chemical pesticides.
For more information about landscape supplies, visit a local store.
