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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Proper Garden Tools, That's How! |
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All homeowners need is a little time and some basic garden tools to cultivate beautiful gardens.
For planting shrubs and flowers, a spade or garden trowel and a cultivator (a claw-like tool) are the essentials. The spade or garden trowel will make digging holes a simple task, while a cultivator is perfect for loosening soil around plants.
A pointed shovel is helpful for planting shrubs, small trees and other live goods. This tool is useful for many other projects around the yard, so it's a good investment.
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Look for ergonomic tools to make the work easier and your muscles a little less sore. Kneeling pads are also helpful when working in garden beds.
A new hose, nozzle and sprinkler are other "must haves" for everything from watering plants and grass during warm weather to cleaning your tools after using them.
In addition to a conventional hose, pick up a soaker hose for deep watering of flower beds and vegetable gardens. These hoses direct water to plants' roots while reducing the amount of water usually wasted during watering. Long hoses can be neatly stored on hose reels, which also makes it easy to move.
Think about picking up an all-purpose wheelbarrow, too - it's a versatile tool for transporting loads of mulch, dirt, compost and other materials. |
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Check your state and local codes before starting any project. Follow all safety precautions. Information in this document has been furnished by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and associated contributors. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and safety. Neither NRHA, any contributor nor the retailer can be held responsible for damages or injuries resulting from the use of the information in this document. |
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