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In Search Of The Best Gardening Tools
By Nicky Pilkington, Tue Jan 10th
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of gardentools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools,but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kindof garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop,here are a few pointers to advise you. Do you have small garden or a large one? A small garden will notrequire the same large equipment that would be of use in anextensive one. A ride-on mower is unnecessary if you only have asmall strip of lawn. Another point to consider is who does mostof the gardening? Some tools are too heavy for use by women. When you buy secateurs make sure the blade always stays sharp toavoid damaging the plant. Look for models that have blades thatcan be sharpened or replaced, models with tension control andwith sizes that best fit your hands. Secateurs usually costaround $50 - $130.
Hedge trimmers or shears are handy - but only if you have ahedge, or plan on growing one. Some hedge trimmers have curvedblades to stop branches from sliding out when cut. Forks are used for turning and aerating compost and breaking uplumps of soil. The cheaper ones are often not strong enough forheavy soil, so go for sturdiness instead of price. Forks usuallycost around $30 - $100. A shovel
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has a scoop blade and is best used to move around dirtand garden soil. A spade has a flat blade great for cuttingedges, digging and dividing plants. The edge of a spade shouldbe kept sharpened for clean and efficient cutting will cause theleast amount of damage to plants. These are a basic gardennecessity and usually cost from $30 - $50. A pruning saw is used for pruning trees and larger shrubs, whilesecateurs are for plants like roses. Pruning saws have a narrowcurved blade that fits between stems or branches and easily andcuts them as you pull the saw backwards. They are approximately$27- $55. A chipping hoe is a handy tool for getting rid of small weeds.The Dutch or push-hoe is slightly more user-friendly as theaction required to use it does not jar the neck and shoulderquite so much. A rake is also a basic requirement for the garden. The strongrake with the flat head and sharp metal prongs is used forsmoothing a garden bed and getting out the last of the bumps andweeds. The plastic rake is used to gather leaves and grassclippings only. Gardening tools don't have to be expensive. Flea markets andgarage sales can be excellent places to pick up great toolbargain. About the author:Find more about gardeningand some useful gardeningtips at AboutGardening
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