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Essential Tools for a Well Maintained Lawn

A couple of centuries ago, the only way to cut grass was with a scythe. And that was only if anyone even bothered to cut it. Landscaping has progressed considerably since that time. When it comes to proper maintenance of your patch of grass, there is a huge assortment of lawn and garden tools that will make the job so much easier.

If you have a lawn, you unquestionably need a lawnmower. It might be difficult to understand that your grass actually has to be hacked off in order to remain in good condition, but it’s true. A lawnmower will likely be your most expensive purchase when it comes to lawn care. However, if you maintain it well, it should last you for many years to come.

Unfortunately, a lawnmower alone won’t keep your yard trim. A lawn trimmer is required for those awkward spaces. You might choose to use the traditional hand operated model that looks like a giant pair of scissors. The other option is an electric device that uses a plastic string to chop off grass and weeds. This string rotates at an extremely high speed. It’s not only strong enough to cut grass, it can also injure your body, so use caution.

A spreader is also an invaluable tool to have around. They are useful for the even distribution of granular products such as fertilizer, weed killer and grass seed. Some spreaders look like a tub on wheels. They have small holes that distribute the product as you push it along. The other kind is a hand-held spreader, typically plastic with a handle that turns to release the contents. These are appropriate for smaller areas that might need a little reseeding or spot fertilizing.

A rake is essential for gathering up the fallen leaves in the autumn. If you don’t rake them, these leaves might cause damage to your lawn over the winter. In the springtime, as the snow starts to melt, your grass will be suffocated and dehydrated by this covering of leaves.

You will discover that even though you carefully raked your leaves last fall, the grass has still become compressed throughout the winter. This makes it difficult for air, water and other nutritional requirements to reach the earth. Your rake will come in handy once again to straighten up your lawn.

It’s practically impossible to tend to your yard without a shovel. A shovel with a narrow head is good for attacking clumps of weeds. For moving soil and digging plants, you’ll need a good sized square or rounded shovel. Actually, you’ll find this tool useful for a wide variety of backyard activities.

Purchase the highest quality equipment you can and take good care of it. Tending to your lawn will be considerably more pleasurable. And you’re certain to make all the neighbors jealous.

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