In Search of the Best Gardening Tools:

Different kinds of gans require different kinds of gan ls. Hardw stores mostly cater for a wide range of ls, but there shops t specialize in the more expensive kind of gan l t shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, here a few pointers to advise you.

Do you e sm gan or a large one? A sm gan will not require the same large equipment t would be of in an extensive one. A ride-on mower is unnecessary if you only e a sm strip of lawn. Another point to consider is who does most of the ganing? Some ls heavy for by women.

When you buy secateurs make sure the blade always stays sharp to avoid damaging the nt. Look for models t e blades t can be sharpened or reced, models with tension control and with sizes t best fit your hands. Secateurs usuy cost around $50 - $130.

Hedge trimmers or shears handy - but only if you e a hedge, or n on growing one. Some hedge trimmers e curved blades to stop branches from sliding out when cut.

Forks d for turning and aerating compost and breaking up lumps of soil. cheaper ones often not strong enough for heavy soil, so go for sturdiness instead of price. Forks usuy cost around $30 - $100.

A shovel has a scoop blade and is best d to move around dirt and gan soil. A spade has a flat blade great for cutting edges, digging and dividing nts. edge of a spade should be kept sharpened for clean and efficient cutting will ca the least amount of damage to nts. se a basic gan necessity and usuy cost from $30 - $50.

A pruning saw is d for pruning trees and larger shrubs, while secateurs for nts like roses. Pruning saws e a narrow curved blade t fits between stems or branches and easily and cuts them as you pull the saw backwards. y approximately $27- $55.

A chipping hoe is a handy l for getting rid of sm weeds. Dutch or push-hoe is slightly more r-friendly as the action required to it does not jar the neck and shoulder quite so much.

A rake is also a basic requirement for the gan. strong rake with the flat head and sharp metal prongs is d for smoothing a gan bed and getting out the last of the bumps and weeds. stic rake is d to gather leaves and grass clippings only.

Ganing ls don't e to be expensive. Flea markets and garage sales can be excellent ces to pick up great l bargain.