Tiller

[lovemyabba]

I agree with serenity. For smaller areas, I like to simply use a hoe and do it by hand. Good exercise!

[riskey58]

That is what I use a hoe and a shovel. I just do a little bit at a time it makes it easier, and works great.

[Kitten]

I agree with serenity. For smaller areas, I like to simply use a hoe and do it by hand. Good exercise!

We do this as well. For smaller gardens, it's not worth the effort of getting out a full-size tiller and using a hoe lets you get right in there where it needs to be broken up.

[Sam Reeves]

My all time favorite hand tool has always been a mattock.

[freedhardwoods]

I have no experience with this, but for a small area like you have, this may work. http://mantis.com/home.asp

Stihl also has tiller attachments for their big weedeaters.

I have a 17 year old 7hp Troybilt tiller that I use on about 6000 sq ft. I bought it new, have used it a lot, and it's still going strong. Mine has a lifetime warranty. MTD bought Troybilt a few years ago and now they are making junk and putting the Troybilt name on it.

[learningdaily]

I have a Mantis tiller and it's wonderful for small areas. It's light enough this grandmother can haul it from the shed to the garden, start it, and do my own tilling. It's been worth every penny!