Quoting Linda Reynolds <lr21@cornell.edu>: > O.K. so I have made my actual garden smaller and I would like to be > able to till my own garden > and not have to ask someone to haul some beast over to do it for me.......... > > I have heard both positive and crapola reviews of the mantis tiller so > I figured I would ask the resident > experts on this list what they think.....anyone with experience they > would like to share? I see on listed in > the local pennysaver but would like to know whether it's worth giving > them a call or not....? > I've had a Mantis tiller for my small garden (about 10 x 6 feet) for a number of years. I started with the 2-stroke gas/oil one and then got the electric powered one which I like better. I think it does a very good job of tilling the soil down to about 6 or 7 inches. One problem I've had with it (both versions) is that the blades get clogged and have to cleaned ofter, especially if you have alot of roots/grass in your garden. It's also very light and easy to handle. Ken