Essential Yard Tools
Have you ever walked past a gorgeous garden and simply couldn’t help asking yourself: wow, how did this person manage to create this? Or perhaps you’re the simplistic type who finds joy in seeing a neat, green lawn without excessive details. Whether you are an enthusiast who likes to keep a colorful flower garden or you prefer the simplistic approach, one thing is certain: you need proper tools for the job. This article will guide you through some of the essential tools you are bound to need sooner or later while doing yard maintenance.
First and foremost: a lawn mower. This one is pretty straightforward. You simply cannot imagine a yard without a lawn mower to keep it in proper order. There are many types of lawn mowers out there, and choosing the one for you would depend mostly on the size of your lawn. If you have a big yard and need to maintain a hundred square yards of lawn or even more, a riding mower or a lawn tractor would be the best choice for you. Rotary push mowers are powered either by gas, petrol or electrically and are best suited for small to medium size lawns. There are also a few types of manual mowers, most common of which is probably the reel (cylinder) lawn mower which has vertical wheels that brush up and cut the grass. Grass trimmers are also useful with keeping your lawn neat and tidy as they can reach the areas of the garden otherwise inaccessible to your lawn mower, like the edges of the lawn or close to and around plants.
Lawn Mower
Another very useful tool with lawn maintenance, especially in the fall, is the leaf blower. Leaf blowers can save you a great deal of back pain when faced with a huge pile of leaves, as opposed to having to rake off everything. They can also be used for a wide variety of other cleaning tasks, like collecting grass clippings, blowing dirt and other types of garbage off the sidewalks. Some models even have the optional feature of vacuuming so you can gather the debris into the attached bag. Here you can find a great variety of tools, including leaf blowers.
Leaf Blower
Having motorized equipment is great and can save a lot of time but sometimes you just have to do it the old-fashioned way, especially when it comes to digging. Some of the digging tools you are most likely to need are: shovel, garden spade, trowel, fork and hoe. Unless you’re going with the motocultivator, you will need a good shovel to plow the soil in order to plant vegetables. Traditional broad-loaded shovels are most commonly used for plowing. If digging a deep hole is what you need, rather than plowing the entire garden, the narrow-bladed Sharpshooter would be the best choice. It is smaller than the traditional shovel and it can be sharpened for extra efficiency. It’s good to know which shovel serves the purpose you need as there are many to choose from. Rakes are also a great, multifunctional tool which can help you in a number of ways. They are most commonly used for raking off leaves and mulch but they can also be put to great use for smoothing out the soil and other garden work. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide which rakes you need.
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out there’s a lot of things that need cutting in the garden. From removing undergrowth, deadheading flowers to harvesting small vegetables and pruning, there are specialized tools for everything. Some of the tools you will need for various cutting activities are scissors, weeders, pruning shears, hedge shears, loppers, saws and chainsaws. Another useful cutting tool, many a gardener’s favorite, is the multifunctional soil knife. With one sharp and one serrated edge it’s usually used for weeding, cutting through roots, dividing perennials and various other tasks.
Essential Yard Tools
It goes without saying there’s no life without water. Same goes for your lawn or garden. Making sure your yard is properly watered is of utmost importance. Watering cans, hoses and sprinklers should be on top of your list.
Last but not least, a small miscellaneous section with items like safety goggles, hat, work gloves, kneelers and a wheelbarrow. A wheelbarrow is a must as you will most likely need to transport a lot of debris, compost and other goods in and out of the yard. And finally, never underestimate the importance of safety equipment. You will be glad you spent that extra five dollars on a hat when you find yourself stuck in the garden on a ruthlessly sunny day.
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