What You Need to Know Before Buying a Garden Tool Set
Choosing the right tools is as important to a gardener as a mechanic having the right tools to work on a car. Technology has come a long way with tooling and help for gardeners, but the basic tools are still the same. Does this Spark an idea?
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Shovels
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The size of the garden will determine the shovel you need. If you have a container garden, you will not want a full size shovel, and if your garden is larger, you will spend a lot of extra time shoveling with a handheld shovel.
Rakes
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A garden rake will help keep the dirt loose in your garden. A leaf rake will help you pull leaves and compost over your winter garden, keeping weeds from growing in your plot. A hand rake is used for working containers as well.
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Trimmers
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You may want hand pruning shears or limb trimmers to cut away the dead or dying plants, making it easier to dig to the roots for plant removal. Pruners are used for removing dead branches from otherwise vibrant plants during growth seasons as well.
Garden Hoses
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Choose a hose that reaches your garden and is easily attached to a sprayer or sprinkler. You will want a hose that is reinforced to prevent kinking and leaks, and one that has crush-proof couplings.
Hoes
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One of the most important tools in a garden is the hoe. A hoe is essential to making your rows or mounds, and a sharp hoe makes weed removal easier.
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