Lawn Garden Tools

If you're working in an established garden, you'll only need a few basic tools. But if you're planning major additions or changes to your landscape, you'll need additional tools.

There are tools for digging, cutting, pruning, weeding and raking, all common tasks in the garden and landscape. There are also power tools available to do the job faster and easier.

Before buying a set of lawn garden tools, define exactly what you need for the job at hand, start with the basics and build your collection.

Start with the Best

Don't skimp on garden tools. Inexpensive tools are either poorly made or prone to breakage, or are not built to the right specifications and just don't do the job well.

A shovel with a handle that's too short will only lead to backaches, and tines that break on a hand cultivator will cause frustration.

Buy the best you can afford, even if it means limiting the number of tools to the absolute basics.

What to Look For

When selecting hand tools, be sure the weight and grip is comfortable for your hands. If there is a long handle, is it the correct height for you and the work you will be doing.

In other words, are you trying to reach into an area away from you and need more length, or are you digging holes in front of you and a longer handle will just hit you in the head or catch on things.

Tools of the Trade

Some basic tools you'll need to start with are a fork or spade for digging, a hoe or hand cultivator for weeding, a rake for smoothing prepared soil beds, and a trowel for working around plantings.

A pruner, depending on what kind of hedges or plants you are pruning and a mower should be the basic tools you'll need to get started.

There are several other tools available that you can add to your lawn garden tools.

Various shovels are available for different jobs and different types of shears for trimming hedges and lopping tall branches would complete the set. Consider loppers with expandable handles for double-duty.

There are a few incidental tools that every garden should have. Gloves and a hat, along with a broom for cleanup are invaluable.

If you have a large area to work in, consider a wheelbarrow for transporting plants and debris.

Maintenance and Storage

Keep track of your tools. After a long day of gardening, it's easy to leave a small hand tool behind, where it can be stepped on.

Paint the handles bright colors or tie colorful hang cords to them, so you can easily find them.

Clean them after each use and store them. Lock up any sharp tools if children are present.

Keep a bucket or carrier of some sort handy to transport them back and forth, as well as a place to hang them for easy access.

Be sure to keep any cutting tools sharp. A dull blade will make your gardening chores more difficult and can result in injury.

Purchasing the correct tools for the job, investing in the best you can afford, and maintaining them properly will provide you with years of service from your investment in lawn garden tools.

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