catjac1975
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I recommend that you invest in a Mantis tiller if possible. Get the smallest, lightest one. I upgraded to the slightly larger one. It is 5 pounds heavier and it is more powerful, but the extra weight does make a difference. I wanted it because you do not have to mix the oil into the gas.The larger one is supposed to last longer but, the smaller ones lasted 10 years on average. It makes a big difference, using a Mantis when remaking a bed.I feel like I will have to start over on most of my flower beds. With DH being sick last summer as well, nothing much was done other then working in the veggies. Also, most of my beds were planted before I got sick 10 years ago. With the illness resulting in little work being spent on upkeep and DH losing interest in the flowers as long as I was ill and not taking the lead. . .
I still have my dreams, but now everything will have to be done myself. DH is not likely to be a big help in the yard anymore at all.
Baby steps. . . and being retired should help a lot.