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by: Garden Equipment 101
Gardening is fun and rewarding and may be considered a hobby, talent or both and
sometimes it's just luck. Gardening is not as easy as it looks and involves dedication, time
and consistency and many trials and errors. There are many aspects to maintaining a healthy
garden, but some aspects are more important than others. An individual who likes to
5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Can't Live Without
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garden can have the knowledge to produce the best garden in the world, but without the right
equipment and materials it just wouldn't be possible.
Below you will find a list of the top 5 pieces of equipment which gardeners simply cannot live
without:
1. Trowel - A trowel is a shovel-like piece of equipment which is used to dig up dirt and set
small plants. There are many styles to choose from and type of handle on your trowel will
determine how well it works. Easy grip, non-slide and non-slip grips are the best form of
handle to choose. These will be easier to use and will require less work than any other form of
trowel. A trowel with no grip will be difficult to use and could end up ruining your garden. Try
one out in your hand first to ensure it feels comfortable. There's nothing like having your hand
cramp or the trowel slip while using it to dig in a beautiful, new plant.
2. Pitchfork - A pitchfork is a gardening tool which has 2-6 prongs and a long handle. The
sizes of pitchforks vary, depending on what they are being used for. The space between each
prong varies as well. Pitchforks are used to separate, lift and throw loose pieces of material
such as dirt and leaves.
3. Spade - A gardening spade has a long, thick handle and a heavy flat blade. This tool is used
to dig up and move pieces of dirt from one place to another. It can also be used to pack down
dirt once the flower has been planted.
4. Pruning Shears - Pruning shears are tools which have a long handles and blades. This type
of gardening equipment is used to allow gardeners to precisely prune rose bushes and other
plants and unruly vines, etc. It can also be used to cut the grass at the edges of walkways and
garden beds, in those hard to reach places. It is also used to trim the edges and remove dead
leaves or wood on flowers. There is no other piece of gardening equipment which can do the
same job as pruning shears. Without the use of this piece of equipment, your garden will end
up looking messy and disorganized. Always, always, always invest in good quality pruning
shears. Good ones have a lifetime guarantee and low-end ones will make shrapnel of your
heritage rose.
5. Wheelbarrow - A wheelbarrow is one of the larger pieces of garden equipment. It is a cart
with a handle and at least one wheel which is designed for easy transportation of materials
from one place to another. Purchasing a wheelbarrow will save you a lot of time and effort,
especially if you are off to the compost heap, and will make for a pleasant gardening
experience. Another option is the 4-wheeled gardening cart.
There are many pieces of gardening equipment which will make this hobby easier and more
efficient, however the ones listed above are recognized as the most important. These pieces
of equipment will likely last a very long time.
Colin Smith is a freelance write for http://www.gardenequipment101.com - a site that features
information about playground equipment, swing sets, riding lawn mowers and more.
