Yard Tools

After the lawn is mowed, you’ll need to trim around the edges.

Gas and electric powered trimmers are available, but the gas trimmer will allow more freedom of movement.

Careful landscaping can minimize the need to trim by eliminating areas the lawn mower won’t reach, but you’ll probably need one anyway.

Trimmers can serve double duty as a sidewalk edger, too, though the result won’t look quite as neat.
A broadcast spreader is invaluable for fertilizing and seeding. And of course, the approach of fall will signal the need to purchase a rake.

A wheelbarrow is also an important addition.

Trees and bushes will need to be pruned, and hedges will need trimming.

You’ll need a hand pruner for keeping bushes neat and healthy, and a lopper for cutting bigger branches.
If you have hedges, you’ll need a hedge shear for keeping them trimmed.

Trees usually require pruning at some point, often quite high. You can either purchase a tree pruner, climb up on a ladder with a saw, or call the professionals when these jobs need to be done.
If money is short, these items can be purchased inexpensively – but an investment in quality tools will pay off in the long run and make the work easier.