Gardening Tools
If you’re thinking about taking your gardening seriously and getting
out there every day to increase the attractiveness of your garden, then
you will want to get the right tools to help you in this.
You might be tempted to go out to the store and just buy the nearest
things you see, but you’ll be much happier if you put lots of thought
into the styles and types of tools you’re buying. There are styles
designed just for gardening, and you’ll be better off buying those.
You can find most of the tools you will need at your local gardening or
home improvement shop. Usually the employees will be simply thrilled to
assist you in finding the ideal tools. If you go to a shop that
specializes in gardening, you can usually get some advice in addition
to service.
Gardening store employees are usually an untapped wealth of wisdom, and
they are how I learned almost all that I know about gardening today.
If you are having a hard time finding the right tool or if you want to
save some money, you might try looking online for the supplies you
need. You’ll have to pay the shipping costs and wait an extra week or
two, but often if you buy more than one tool, the total savings will be
worth it. You should always buy from a reputable seller, though, and
search around beforehand for anything negative that people had to say
about their buying experience.
As far as basic digging tools go, you might already have all you’ll
need. There are several types that you should get though, for different
specific tasks. A round point shovel is good for digging holes for
plants. A spade is necessary for all the more intricate work. A garden
fork you might not use as much, but I have one in my tool shed and I’ve
been thankful for it on multiple occasions.
Having these different varieties of digging tools can help you to
minimize the work you have to do. For example, if you try digging a big
hole with a little spade then you’ll end up rather tired. The same goes
if you are attempting to do more detailed work with a big clumsy
shovel.
A rake is an absolute necessity. You most likely already have one, but
I’m guessing it’s a lawn rake and not a garden rake. There is
definitely a difference, and if you try to use a lawn rake in a garden
then you will not be happy with the results. Same if you buy a grading
or a contractor’s rake. You’ll want to look for a bowhead rake.
I’ve found these are the best for gardening purposes. They will provide
you the maximum control and accuracy, so you don’t accidentally tear up
your precious plants.
As far as hoes go, I don’t believe any gardener should have less than
3. There are so many useful varieties on the market that I have a hard
time recommending just one, and that’s why I’ll tell you all the ones I
usually use. The one I use the most is the onion hoe, which is very
lightweight and ideal for small cultivations and weeding. The Warren
hoe is a larger model, with a pointed end.
If you need to make a hole or dig out a pesky weed, this is the one for
you. There are several other varieties, but I recommend starting with
the ones I mentioned. As you progress in your gardening savvy, you will
find the need for more types.
Most people believe that gardening just consists of a simple spade. Bu
there are many, many tools with many more variations that you will use
in your gardening career. Usually you can start with just a few
differen tools, but you’ll always find that you can use more varieties
for special situations.
It’s just a matter of recognizing when one tool could be more efficient
than another.
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