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A broadfork is a manual soil-loosening tool that uses leverage rather than engine power to break up compacted ground. Two long handles join a row of sturdy…

Urban gardeners across Australia are discovering that a manual broadfork transforms the way they prepare soil, especially in tight spaces where bulky rotary…

Tight, compacted earth strangles the root zone of cherished garden plants more often than pests, drought, or disease. When soil has been compressed by…

A good garden tiller should make soil preparation easier, not turn it into a test of strength, balance, or endurance. For older gardeners and people with…

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Choosing between a manual tiller and a tillering rake can be confusing because both tools loosen soil, break up clods and prepare garden beds. They look…

A broadfork is a wide, two-handled fork that loosens soil without turning it over, and it has earned a quiet following among Australian growers who want…

Heavy clay is the silent saboteur of many an Australian vegie patch. It sits in winter like cold porridge, then bakes in summer to the consistency of fired…

Many Aussie gardeners are swapping noisy, fuel-thirsty machines for hand-powered tillers and broadforks. The shift is partly driven by the modest size of…

A new garden bed can be created with a spade, fork, rake, hoe and a little patience. Hand digging gives you close control over the shape and depth of the bed,…