CompuServe Messages

James, Listen to Neil. Stay away from front-tine tillers. If breaking up clay for the first time, rent the LARGEST rear-tine tiller you can handle. Once you have broken up the ground and added your organic materials, a smaller rear-tine tiller will do. One other thing I would like to stress: When tilling clay, avoid all temptation to till while the ground is wet! You will only make things worse when tilling wet clay, sort of like turning coal into diamonds!. I made the mistake on my red Georgia clay. It almost made a good basketball court! About the time you think the clay is too dry to till, THAT'S the time to start! Good luck! ….Alex in Kennesaw, Ga.