If the bird still helped to fight weeds and pests, it would not have been worth the price. And so, you have to process the garden with chemistry. I use Scotts GrubEx because I hate ticks and caterpillars.
This year I plan to plant peas, soybeans, peppers (paprika and chili), several varieties of tomatoes. I also want to plant a sweet potato. And you definitely need more greens - basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro.
A couple of years ago I came across seeds of disgusting quality. What has grown out of this is a nightmare. I didn't take a photo at all, because keeping this nightmare in the form of a photo is just a crime. Therefore, I prefer to take seeds a little more expensive and proven producers.
I can't see any reason for not using it. It's a good machines that was invented to make our gardening easier. I think you can change some holes after it, if you don't like the result.