Rotovator

A portmanteau derived from the words rotor and elevator, the "rotovator" is a popular garden tool that helps in mowing and cultivating the garden. Rotovators are mainly powered by electricity or petrol. This machine is available in all sizes for different types of users, varying from an amateur to a professional. The rotovator not only digs the ground, but can also help in fertilising it. Most electric rotovators have a simple "press-the-lever" operation. They can handle almost all types of soil. Some of the rotovators are equipped with revolving tines mounted under the motor that enables the user to manoeuvre the rotovator between narrow vegetable rows and around trees. A rotovator is also known as a tiller.

There are a wide array of manufacturers that offer rotovators with different features. Some of them guarantee the tines against any sort of breakage. Most of the manufacturers determine the depth of tilling depending on the type of soil. Some of the tines are reversible for shallow tilling near plants without disturbing their roots. Regular rotovating has many benefits such as allowing air to the root of the plant; making weeding easier as well as enabling birds to reach insects that are dangerous to the plant. The weight of any rotovator is an important factor in deciding the price ñ lightweight rotovators are more costly than the heavy ones.