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Every gardener needs the right tools for the job
What would a painter be without
his brushes and oils? Could a doctor
perform surgery without his instru-
ments?
The same could be said. for a bud-
ding landscaper - his lawn or gar-
den is much easier to care for if the
right tools were employed. Plus, it
might prove to be less strenuous
work as well.
Prior to making any landscaping
plans, make an assessment of your
tool portfolio.
Make note of anything you might
need to accomplish goals outdoors.
If you needhelp compiling your
list, here are some good items to
include:
1. Trowel: A strong, quality
trowel will make easy work of
overturning soil and getting to the
root of weeds.
2. Shovel: There are many shov-
els out there, but finding one that
fits your stature will make work
much easier. Look for a shovel
with a handle that reaches your
shoulders, the width of the bar fit-
ting comfortably in your hands.
Forged or stainless steel will last
longer, particu-
larly ones with
an all -in -one
steel handle
and head shov-
el.
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Wheelbarrow:
This garden
workhorse
makes it much
easier to trans-
port heavy
materials and
equipment than
by hand. Also,
easily cart
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pings, rocks
and soil.
4. Spade: A
sharp -edged
spade will
make it easier to
divide perenni-
als. Forged steel
is not rustproof
but will hold up
better against
hard objects like
rocks under the soil.
5. Pruners: Pruning is a must in
every garden. Removing dead and
diseased plant parts as well as cut-
ting back overgrowth will ensure
healthier plants and shrubbery. A
pruner is a precise, clean cutting
tool. Ergonomic and mechanically
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you to cut through
thick branches with
minimal strain on
your hands.
6. Hoe: A hoe,
also known as a scuf-
fle hoe, allows you to
cultivate, weed and
mix as you push and
pull the soil.
.7. Cultivator:
These come in many
styles but essentially
feature pronged,
claw-like spikes that
will dig and rotate
the soil to loosen and
aerate it.
8. Shears:
Electronic models
will allow you to
quickly slice through
thick shrubbery:
branches to maintain
an appealing and
neat shape:
9. Leaf rake:
Plastic or wood
prongs collect leaves
and other debris.
10. Metal
rake: Metal prongs
overturn soil and
▪ work mulch or com-
post into the top lay-
ers of the ground.
12. Trimmer:
This motorized device features plas-
tic strings that spin quickly enough
to shear through tall growth and in
hard -to -reach spots. Just be careful
when using around tree trunks, so
as not to damage the bark. Also, the
tool may kick up debris, so use cau-
tion around pets and other people.
13. Mower: Whether you choose a
manual, electronic -assisted or ride -
on variety, make sure the mower
fits your needs.
14. Hose: From coiled to drip irri-
gation models, there are hoses for
all of your landscape requirements.
15. Edger: Give your lawn a clean,
manicured look by trimming away
any stray blades around the perime-
ter.
16. Lawn chair: After all of the
hard work you put into caring for
your outdoor landscape, you'll need
a place where you can put your feet
up and enjoy the view!