The evolution of vertical tillage tools has entered a new phase with the introduction of “hybrid” tillage tools. “Hybrid tillage is almost the Holy Grail of tillage,” says Curt Davis ...

Use a vertical tillage leveling tool to prepare the seedbed next spring ahead of planting. This tool should not move soil sideways, and it should run no more than 3" deep.

Aside from a hand trowel is a small fork to break clumps in soil, harvest root crops, or break the firm surface of the soil. It’s called digging fork. This tool should be well fitted to your palm ...