A
good quality tool - is a thing of beauty - and a pleasure to use. But a
good tool - does not make a good gardener. And it is not necessary to
have £1000's worth of tools.
When
starting out - keep it simple until you need more. Always buy a tool -
when you definitely need it - my tool shed is full of tools I don't
use..... There is really just a handful that I come back to again and again.
I would suggest getting the following as a new gardener -
1) A good spade and perhaps a fork
2) A trowel
3) Some gardening gloves
4) Secateurs
5) Shears
6) Loppers
7) Lawn Mower - electric to start with
That
is it.
Second hand tools are perfectly fine to start with. When I
started Kingdom Plants - I could not afford my own tools - so I begged
and borrowed - until I could get my own tools.
A couple of good power tools could be added when you need them - a good mower - petrol is probably the best alternative for most uses. Give your mower a good service once a year to sharpen blades and inspect all working parts - and it will be a fine.
A second useful power tool would be a long reach hedge trimmer. Very useful for trimming longer, higher hedges and larger shrubs. Allowing the operator to work safely from the ground - rather than on ladders.
The other 2 useful tools I carry are a petrol strimmer - to neaten lawn edges and deal with overgrown grass/weeds. And a petrol hand held blower - which is very useful for tidying after mowing or strimming. And makes light work of leaves.
So that is a quick guide to tools. Until next time - happy gardening.
Sage.
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As a gardener - I value my tools - keeping them well serviced and maintained. I have a tool for every job - and can make quick work of even the largest looking tasks. Call me in to look after your own unique garden. I can arrange for regular visits to keep your garden looking well cared for and well maintained.
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