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We are about to step into the growing season in UK and it is the trickiest time of the year for every gardener; experienced or novice. For the experienced ones; it is the right time to inspect their existing tool kit and perhaps opt for a complete revamp. For the beginners; it is the perfect time to invest ingardening tools. We understand that buying the right tools can get complicated and in order to help you with that, we have listed down 7 of the most preferred gardening tools:
- Net cloche
A cloche is usually a long piece of net which is used to place over plants to act as miniature greenhouses. It not only provides shading from strong sunlight, but also protects the plants or crops from the harms caused by insects, pests, birds and other predators. Additionally, it also maintains high humidity within the shaded portion. Gardening cloches are available in several material types like Wired, PE Polybag, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) nets and most of these are available in various dimensions suitable for your requirement. Having the right type of cloche can save you the hassle of shading your plants with tarpaulin.
- Lawn Mower
Whether you have done gardening before or not, lawn mowing has always been a pleasing sight for all. And using the Falcon Cordless Lawn Mower from Gtech.co.uk makes lawn mowing seem like child’s play. It is powerful, easy to use, compact and cordless. It is time to say good-bye to those cable connected and petrol powered lawn mowers. The well designed cutting blades leave an even impression on your garden surface.
- Digging Spade
The most conventional tool which has been used in gardening work since ages is the digging spade. A spade capable of digging through the firmest of grounds is a must have for any gardener. When purchasing a digging spade; look for the one with a pointed and strong digger-head. The point of contact or the handle joint must usually be a single piece of construction in order to boost stability while digging. Spades built with light weight handles are easily available in local hardware stores at reasonable prices. Make sure to keep a complete set of spades with different sizes and shapes.
- Watering can and hose
Gardening doesn’t begin without this essential tool. A sturdy water hose of the right length can make watering your plants a simple job. Hoses with the right openings are very important as they not only release the required amount of water, but also help you curb on water wastage. Water cans must also be kept handy for easy to access areas. You do not want to unwind an entire hose for the smaller pots of plants. Lastly, keep in mind that water is the most important element of life and we surely don’t want to waste it while gardening. Use only the required amount of water and make sure to close the taps immediately after use.
- Hedge Trimmer
We all love to shape our gardens as per our needs and this requires regular trimming of the unwanted patches. Trimming can be a tedious work since it requires reaching heights which are not easily accessible. With Gtech’s high performance HT05-Plus Hedge Trimmer, you can reach heights of up to 10 feet. And that’s not it; you get a cordless experience with a sufficiently long running Li-ion battery. So the next time you feel to get your backyard a fancy haircut, make sure you carry one of these compact hedge trimmers along with you.
- Leaf and weed rake
Unlike hedge trimmers, leaf rakes are used to shape the ground surface of your lawn or garden. It is a common sight to find your garden pestered with unwanted leaves and even weeds sprouting on the surface. A leaf rake can help you in keeping the undesired bits and pieces at pay. Rakes are available in both metallic and plastic rake heads. Plastic rakes can be used for creating proper plant beds as they are lighter and easy to handle in delicate work.
- Hand gloves and shoes
It is more likely to get injured while gardening than skiing. Yes, that does sound funny but it is also a point of worry for those who tend to avoid using safety measures while gardening. According to a 2007 report by The Telegraph, around 87,000 people landed in hospital due to unsafe gardening practices. Most of these injuries can be avoided if the gardeners wear the right type of safety gloves and safety shoes. These are easily available in most departmental stores at very cheap rates. A simple investment can save you on that hospital bill.
To sum it up, gardening is more about having the ‘right-tools’ than having ‘all-the-tools’. A simple research beforehand can save you time and money. As the technology has dug deeper in recent years, gardening tools have become lighter, cheaper and more compact. In all this research one thing is sure, the desire to ‘go green’ is taking over the world which is a good news for our planet.
