We have amazing seasons here in Australia and as we move into the middle of summer, your garden is an important part of your living space that needs to be kept neat and tidy. If you’re new to garden maintenance, we have listed all the tools, equipment and machinery that you will need to keep on top of your beautiful garden.
- Lawn mower – Check out the amazing John Deere zero turn for sale from an approved dealership where you’ll find a wide range of lawn mowers at affordable prices. If you have a decent area of grass, a ride-on mower is the way to go; a 45-inch cutting zone, you’ll soon be done and can enjoy an ice-cold one!
- Wheelbarrow – Either a sturdy wheelbarrow or a trailer for the ride-on, you need to be able to move garden waste and other debris, not to mention sand and gravel when making improvements. Delegate a corner for a compost heap, where you can put all green waste to feed your plants and shrubs.
- Hand tools – A rake, spade, shovel, hoe, and stiff broom should be in the shed. A long pruning saw keeps your trees healthy; a small chainsaw comes in very handy, while every gardener should have grass clippers and an edging iron to keep borders looking sharp. You will find that a need arises for a tool and over time, you can put together an impressive array that will last a lifetime; look after your tools, clean them after every use and keep things lubricated.
- Hedge trimmer – Electric or battery, a hedge trimmer keeps your green vegetation screening looking good; over a few years, you can shape hedges, while a row of conifers in front of the perimeter fence can be transformed into the screening. Here are a few innovative ways to use egg cartons around the home.
- Aluminium ladders – Long enough for gutter cleaning, an aluminum ladder is needed for tree care; Google can take you to detailed pruning instructions, depending on the species, there are even YouTube videos to show you how to do a particular job. Make sure the bottom of the ladder is secure; having someone standing on the first rung is a safe practice.
- Strimmer – This is a convenient power tool, we recommend a nylon strimmer, which is much safer than metal blades and it cuts perfectly well. Use it to cut the grass along walls and fences, there is a strip that your ride-on can’t reach and the strimmer can also be used to clear an area of vegetation. The nylon is on a roll and can be extended when it wears away. Always wear eye protection goggles when using a strimmer and never remove the guard.
Most people really enjoy gardening, it is a form of meditation and there’s a lot of satisfaction when a visitor remarks on the lovely garden. People report a feeling of calmness and tranquillity when they potter around their garden, so you won’t regard gardening as a chore, rather a pleasure.
