All about garden tools

It is important to have the right tools when pruning. Both for the tree's and your own sake. Choose tools that fit well in your hand and that you feel comfortable using. The weight is also crucial for how enjoyable the gardening work will be. Nowadays, many tools are made in lightweight materials.,

Lawn mower

For a small lawn, a hand mower may be enough, but on larger areas, a motorized mower works best.,

Garden spade

It may be wise to have two spades, one with a pointed tip for digging and one with a straight blade for scooping away soil and other debris.,

Rake

For raking and leveling in flowerbeds and on the lawn. Consider choosing a rake that fits your lawn; the denser and more overgrown, the more teeth the rake should have.,

Leaf rake

Comes in many variations, but you can go a long way with a simple plastic one that can gather dry leaves and grass on the lawn.,

Leaf basket

It may be wise to have a leaf basket to collect garden waste.,

Thinning hoe and weeding trowel

For weeding and loosening soil, it can be smart to have tools with long handles so that you can easily reach around bushes and perennials without bending over.,

Planting spade

Very versatile for planting summer flowers and perennials. With a sharp planting spade, you can also remove weeds.,

Pruning shears

A sharp and good pruning shear that fits well in the hand is needed for pruning and thinning. For larger branches, a lopper and pruning saw are recommended.,

Hedge trimmer

If you have hedges, it is important to have a good hedge trimmer, consider investing in an electric one if you have a lot to trim.

Electric lawn aerator

Clear the grass lawn as soon as the thaw is out of the ground. With an electric lawn aerator, you quickly and easily get rid of both moss and dead grass.,

Weed remover

The weed remover helps you remove the entire root of the unwanted plants in the garden.,

Bulb planter

Another popular tool is the bulb planter, which makes it easier to succeed with planting autumn bulbs.