Get to know your new garden
Before you start planting flowers, digging a vegetable garden or creating a patio, it is important that you get to know your garden. Therefore, don’t be in a hurry. Instead, you should spend time in it and see what appears in the first season to understand what the conditions are like. If you are unsure, you have everything to gain by contacting your local nursery and asking what works with the conditions in your garden.
What garden tools should the garden novice have?
No matter what you plan to do with your garden, the work will go much smoother if you nurture what is already there. Here’s a list of gardening tools you will need:
· Lawnmower
Choose a lawnmower according to your garden, since different models are adapted to factors such as the size of the garden and the type of terrain.
· Spade
A spade is an indispensable tool for any garden owner. An all-round model is good to start with if you are unsure of what you need.
· Rakes
A leaf rake has many advantages over a soil rake as it has longer and denser tines. It often comes in handy when gathering debris, such as leaves, needles, and acorns.
· Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow is useful all year round, regardless of whether you are moving firewood, soil, or garden debris.
· Secateurs
A pair of secateurs is your best friend for minor pruning work. It is important that they have sharp blades – then the work will be much easier.
· Hosepipe
Invest in a really long hosepipe so that you can water all parts of the garden without hassle.
· Gardening gloves
Protect your hands from dirt and painful thorns with a pair of comfortable gardening gloves.
· Hand cultivator
A hand cultivator is a kind of mini rake with a shorter handle. You use it to loosen hard-packed soil.
· Planting trowel
A planting trowel is a handy tool when planting or moving plants.
Garden tools FAQs
What gardening tools do I need if I have fruit trees?
If you have fruit trees, you will need a pair of secateurs and a branch saw designed for pruning. A basket in which you can collect the fruit will also come in handy.
What garden tools should I have at home?
Some essential gardening tools include a lawnmower, spade, hosepipe, leaf rake and planting trowel.
How do I choose the right garden tools?
Choose tools according to the needs in your garden and what you want to do with it. Invest in high-quality tools so they last longer than one season.
