How to Buy Basic Garden Tools
If you have a yard to take care of, a set of basic garden tools is a necessity. Even if your yard is small, you can make use of tools in performing everyday lawn maintenance. Choosing the best tools in the beginning will not only maximize your investment, but also give you tools that perform better and help you do your work more efficiently.
List of Basic Garden Tools
- Round-nose shovel
- Hoe
- Pitchfork
- Garden Rake
- Leaf Rake
- Garden Hose
- Pruning Shears
- Wheelbarrow
- Choose the best quality tools you can afford. Spending more up front to buy quality tools will save you in repair and replacement costs down the road.
- Buy tools with warranties. Only buy from a manufacturer who will repair or replace your garden tool if it turns out to be defective.
- Opt for fiberglass handles when possible. Wood has a nice feel and is very sturdy, but fiberglass tends to last longer and be lighter to handle.
- Choose tools suited to your gardening and lawn care needs. A garden rake is strong and sturdy to rake up heavier materials, but does an awful job at raking leaves.
- Research brands and ask friends to recommend a particular brand. Some have reputations for being long lasting, while others may have quality issues. Word of mouth referrals will help you find the best choice.
- Buy only the tools you need. Tools can be a substantial investment, so spend your money on fewer, quality tools and do not make impulse buys of tools you will never use.
- Choose tools that do not require special maintenance or accessories to continue using. For example, buy pruning shears with blades that can be sharpened instead of blades that have to be replaced every year.