Tools for Planting

Most homeowners will want to add new plants to dress up the home’s appearance. .

For basic gardening, the list of necessary tools is short.
You’ll want a shovel for digging large holes and cultivating existing landscape beds, a hand trowel to dig holes for small plants, and a hand cultivator for loosening the soil in small areas.
Weeders may not be necessary if adequate mulch is used, and weeds can easily be kept in check in small areas by hand pulling.

Once these basic items are obtained, you may consider additional purchases for specific needs. If disposing of yard waste is a problem, you may want to invest in a chipper to grind small branches into mulch, or a leaf shredder to help compact autumn leaves and hasten their decomposition.

If you have a lot of hedges, you may want a power hedge trimmer to save time. Gardeners will find a wide range of options to till, cultivate, and weed the beds.

It’s best to start out with a few basic items, and live with them a while to determine any additional needs.

Keep in mind that the more tools you purchase, the bigger the storage area that will be needed – and sheds are expensive.
Weigh the added convenience by having a specialized tool against the expense and inconvenience of storing it.
Buy quality tools instead of inexpensive ones that won’t last long, if you can afford it, and keep them well maintained to extend their life.

You’ll find that with a few basic tools and pride in your home’s appearance, your yard will look great.