| , all gardeners need them, but which tools to buy? | | | | lightweight fiberglass pole. This makes balancing |
| What tools will I really use? A good quality tool will | | | | easier. |
| get much more use and will last much longer, than | | | | Tank Sprayer- A good 1 or 2 gallon tank sprayer |
| a tool you bought just because it was on sale. | | | | is great for spraying insect, disease and weed |
| The following is a list of Garden Tools all | | | | control. They usually have a pump pressure spray |
| gardeners should have in their shed: | | | | action. This will enable you to spray larger areas |
| Wheelbarrow- A tough, lightweight wheelbarrow is | | | | at a time than ready-to-use sprays. Do not use |
| a must. A 5-6 cubic foot bin that is made of | | | | weed control in the same tank as insect and |
| plastic (I know plastic, yuck) will last 100 times | | | | disease control. You run the risk of killing your |
| longer and be much lighter than a steel bin. This | | | | plants if residue is left in the tank. |
| will enable you to move larger, heavier items with | | | | Good quality tools like Friskers, True Temper, |
| ease. | | | | Radius and Truper will perform well and last for |
| Rakes - Rakes are essential for good gardening. A | | | | years to come. When it comes to garden tools, |
| leaf rake 24" or 30" is standard. I like a metal | | | | quality is the only way to go. They will save you |
| rake, because it gets through wet, heavy leaves | | | | time, money and backaches in the long run. |
| easily. A shrub rake is a great thing to have for | | | | Lawn Mower-People more now than in recent |
| getting in between and under bushes. It's usually | | | | years are turning to Push Reel Mowers to keep |
| only 10"-12" in width. A hard rake is necessary for | | | | their lawns in manicured condition. They do not |
| grading and leveling soil and mulch. | | | | require gas, nor electric and they do the job as |
| Shovels- A good strong hand shovel for planting, | | | | well as any push behind mower. The technology |
| bulbs, annuals and perennials is a must. Shovels | | | | going into the design and manufacturing of this |
| with a cushioned grip are great on your hands and | | | | new breed of mower is far superior than the old |
| increase leverage. A round point shovel is great | | | | type our grand parents and great grand parents |
| for digging holes and shoveling up dirt. A spade or | | | | used. The Brill Razorcut 38, from Germany only |
| flat edge shovel is a must for edging beds, | | | | weighs 17 lbs and the blades only need sharpening |
| dividing perennials, etc. | | | | about every 8 to 10 years. It comes with an |
| Pruning equipment- Pruning shears are one of the | | | | optional grass catcher. Sun Lawn makes an |
| most important tools for all gardeners. Hacking | | | | equally advanced push reel mower at a higher |
| away at a plant with dull tools can do a lot of | | | | cost for it’s top model, and |
| damage. Hand pruners are great for pruning | | | | Scott’s has had their classic 20” |
| roses, small shrubs and perennials. Loppers are like | | | | for a long time. |
| hand pruners with long handles for pruning larger | | | | Choosing your Garden Tools-Always remember |
| diameter branches, large shrubs and small | | | | to choose tools that are of a higher quality and |
| branches on trees. Pruning snips are like extra | | | | meet all safety requirements. Gardening and |
| heavy-duty scissors that are great for cutting | | | | Landscaping can be fun and rewarding but you |
| flowers. A pole saw is great to have for trimming | | | | must always adhere to the manufacturer safety |
| high branches on trees. It is a saw on one side | | | | warnings. Prepare yourself with the right tool for |
| and a lopper on the other. They usually have a | | | | the job and you will always enjoy the results of |
| telescopic pole and I recommend one with a | | | | your labor. |