Which gardening tools to use

Every gardener is aware of the do’s and don’ts of gardening to maintain a healthy looking garden. Basic needs for a flourishing garden include good quality soil, enough water and the right amount of sunlight. These requirements are generally supplied by nature it self, however, you will need a good selection of gardening tools to help maintain your garden. Gardening tools will help make you job in the garden a lot easier, as you will improve the conditions for growing, the effects of which you will see in healthier plants.

Gardening tools that don’t function well could cause a lot of damage in your garden, as they can pull up roots, or cut leaves and branches. Good quality gardening tools will help you take care of your plants in the best possible way, and will prevent damaging your plants unnecessarily. Your most favourite gardening tools are the ones that are easy to use, save you time doing your jobs in the garden, and provide an efficient use of energy resources.

Hand Gardening ToolsWe will give you a clear overview of the best quality gardening tools you will find on the shelves, in order to be able to make a choice in how to better care for your garden.

Lawnmowers

One of the highest rated lawnmowers is the Luxus Push Reel Mower, as shrubs and flowers next to your lawn are protected by a large cover on the mower. Another mower with high rating is the American Lawn Mower Deluxe, which is easy to push and hardly causes any pollution. The latter one, however, is not recommended for grass that has become quite tall.

Garden shredders

Garden shredders usually come with a quiet crushing system, despite having a powerful motor. They are very effective in shredding large quantities of garden waste.

An electric shredder might be easier to assemble, will help you make healthy borders and hedges, as well as prune tree branches up to a diameter of 40mm. As this type of shredder is usually very portable due to its built in wheels, and often comes with a plunger, this is claimed to be amongst the best of gardening tools.

Cultivators

You would use this gardening tool to break up soil without any real effort, due to its patented tines. Often you will get a border edger for free with the cultivator of your choice. It is a great tool when you are thatching, aerating or cleaning moss. It is also very useful in preparing flowerbeds and vegetable patches.

Leaf sweepers

For small lawns you could use a leave sweeper. They can collect up to about 200 litres, and are adjustable in height.

Edge trimmers

Gardening experts speak highly of edge trimmers, and consider them to be part of the most basic gardening equipment needed. Apart from trimming edges it can be used for pruning your plants.

Spading fork

A spading fork is a very useful tool for transplanting in your garden, as well as aerating the soil. You can use it to easily split perennials or grasses when transplanting. In small gardens they are useful for spreading mulch or manure, or collecting hay.

Mattock

This tool is often used for turning over and breaking soil with a high clay content, as well as working carefully around trees with an established root system. For some jobs, using a mattock will replace the hoe and a pick.

The above list could be useful on your trip to the garden centre, as you try to decide which tools to buy; use it as a checklist in order to go home with the right collection of tools to use, to turn your garden into a little heaven on earth.