How to Rototill My Yard

A rototiller can have many uses. They be used to turn the ground for planting, to level areas for swimming pools, to clear lawns of crabgrass and weeds as well as many other purposes. This article will give you instructions on how to properly use a rototiller. Note that using a rototiller will not rid your yard of gophers, so do not use a rototiller for this purpose.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rototiller
• Shovel

1. Position the rototiller at the uppermost edge of the area you want to till.

2. Turn on the rototiller. Begin pushing the rototiller in the direction you want to till. Hold on to the handles tightly, as a rototiller is self-propelled by the motion of its blades.

3. Guide the rototiller over the area in several different directions to completely loosen the soil.

4. Shovel the loosened dirt out, redistributing it to the lower areas. Continue to do this until the area is level.

Tips & Warnings

• It is not recommended to till an entire yard to level the area. If the grade of the slope is too much, it is not advised to rototill the area at all. Use a bobcat to level large or steeply sloped areas.
• Always use caution when working with tillers, which contain sharp blades. Be especially careful of rocks, tree roots and debris that may be thrown up by the blades.

References

• Rototiller