Introduction

I’m a big fan of tilling the ground. It’s relaxing, it can be cathartic, and it makes me feel like I’m getting something done. But sometimes you have to stop tilling for the season. Here are some tips on how to put overgrown grass to rest in preparation for winter:

Compost

Compost is a great way to add nutrients to soil and fertilize your lawn. It also helps retain moisture in the soil, making it a good choice when you have an overgrown lawn that’s been abandoned for several months or more. You can make compost from many different materials, including leaves, grass clippings, hay, straw and paper products like newspapers or cardboard boxes.

Composting bins are available at most hardware stores for around $50-$100; alternatively you could use any bin with enough room for air circulation if you don’t want to invest in one right away. The easiest way to start composting is by piling up materials (i.e., green leaves) on top of brown materials (i.e., dried leaves). A pile may need turning every few weeks depending on how much material you’re adding—if there are no more greens added then this should not be necessary until further down the road when there’s no longer anything left except brown leaf litter!

Treat the ground with lime

When you’re treating the soil for weeds, it’s important to remember that lime helps to neutralize soil acidity. The ideal pH for most lawns is 6.0-6.5, so it’s best to ensure your soil isn’t too acidic before applying any kind of fertilizer. To test soil pH levels, grab a small handful of dirt from your yard and put it in a plastic bag; then add water until the sample is saturated with moisture but not dripping wet (it should be damp). Next, weigh down this sample overnight with something heavy like a brick or rock so that no air gets into the bag while its sitting there on its own overnight (you don’t want any oxygen getting in there). After this 24-hour period has passed, check out how much weight has been added onto your original sample by removing it from under whatever heavy object was holding down its weight overnight—that’ll tell you how much moisture was absorbed into that chunk of dirt in one day! This will give you an idea as far as what kind of nutrients may be needed throughout different parts where you live.”

Till The Ground

Now that you’ve got the right equipment and know how to use it, what’s left? Tilling! A lot of people use a rototiller because they’re easy to operate, but not all tillers are made equally. You should choose one with a sturdy frame and blades that are sharpened at the factory. Without these features, you risk damaging your tiller or the ground.

To prevent damage to your machine:

• Avoid running over rocks or metal objects with the tines in contact with soil; this could bend or break them.
• Never engage more than two tines at once; doing so will overwhelm the motor with too much resistance from clumps of dirt sticking together in front of each blade as it turns, causing overheating and damage over time. To avoid this problem altogether, always remove any large clumps before tilling by hand with a shovel first—this will allow for easier operation later on (and save some time!).
• Never leave an unattended running engine unattended; this could cause fires due to carbon monoxide poisoning if fumes build up inside poorly ventilated areas such as garages where exhaust pipes aren’t open properly elsewhere either because they’re blocked off by other machinery nearby or simply because they aren’t big enough diameter wise–which can happen easily during winter months when temperatures drop down below freezing levels regularly so make sure there is adequate ventilation available before using any power equipment indoors just in case there isn’t already enough room around them afterwards like upstairs walkways leading up towards bedrooms etcetera since those would need clearances around 10′ wide minimum distance away from edges closest walls/doors opening into rooms containing appliances like stoves microwaves etcetera

Don’t Till Too Deep

Grass is a living and breathing thing, so don’t go too deep. The soil should be moist but not wet if you are going to till it. It should also not be compacted or too loose. This can cause harmful ruts in your lawn that will take time to repair, as well as potentially injure your tiller’s engine.

Advice on how to use a tiller.

>The best way to get the most out of your tiller is to follow these steps:

• Start on a slow speed and make sure that you have the motion going in a straight line. If you go over an area twice, it will destroy your lawn and make it look shaggy.
• Never go over any rocks or other hard objects as this may damage the blades of your tiller. The same goes for dirt clods—they can cause damage when hit by a spinning blade so avoid them if at all possible.
• Never till more than once per year. This ensures that there is plenty of time for new grass seedlings to grow into strong blades before they face attack again next year!

Conclusion

If you’re planning on using your tiller or aerator, it’s important to make sure it’s ready for action. If you’re not sure how to care for these tools, or just want some advice on what kind of condition they should be in before using them, then follow our tips above!