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Tips for choosing the best gardening tools
Different types of gardens require different kinds of tools. Most stores supply a wide variety of tools but some shops specialize in the more expensive tools that may be needed for specific chores. Here's some tips on getting tools that you might need for your garden.
Whether garden is large or small you'll need some basic tools. If you have hedges or shrubs you want to consider hedge trimmers or shears. Some of these have curved blades that help ease cutting. If you have a lot of hedges you might want something motorized in which case you need to get something that you can handle easily.
Secateurs are important for cutting growth in small branches. You can buy them in different sizes but you need to get one that fits your hand and grip strength which will make it easier for you to cut. Using a secateur that is too big or too small will just add extra strain.
Before can be used for turning the soil and aerating compost. You can buy them pretty cheaply but these are usually not strong enough for heavy soil. If you have some major work in this area you might want to consider more sturdy one. Forks can range from $30.00 to $100.00
A good shovel is a tool that every gardener needs. The shovel with a scoop blade is your best choice for moving around soil and dirt in the garden. A spade is a shovel with a flat blade and this is perfect for cutting edges as well as dividing plants. Be sure to keep the edge of your spade sharpened and especially if you will be using it on plants as it is important to have a clean cut or you may damage the plant. Shovels can run you between $30 -- $50.
If you have trees and large firms in your garden then one of the tools you will need is a pruning saw. This will do the heavy work on the larger trees. Curved blade which fits in between the branches so that you can easily remove them by pulling the saw backwards. These will run you anywhere from $27 - $55.
Another basic garden tool is a rake. These are good for smoothing out the garden bed and getting rid of the last weeds, bumps and stones. For large areas a large rake is best. But if you have small areas in between plants you might need a handheld rake or fork. A metal rake is best for every work but a plastic rake is fine for removing leaves and grass clippings.
If you want to buy the best gardening tools but don't have a lot of money don't fret. You can buy a good-quality gardening tools secondhand at flea markets and yard sales. A little bit of legwork can save you a lot of money and getting good quality tools is a good value in the long run since you won't have to replace them every year.
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