Lawn & Garden Hand Tools

A Guide to the Best Lawn and Garden Tools

Benefits of Lawn and Garden Tools

You use garden tools to complete do-it-yourself projects and to maintain your garden and landscape. It’s important to use the proper tools because using the wrong ones can result in tool and landscape damage. Using the best garden tools is beneficial when it comes to saving time on a project. You may not use the tools for everyday activities, but using a specialized shovel or leaf rake can speed things up and increase productivity.

For example, when it comes to growing things in the garden, you may need to test the soil. Testing the soil ensures you can plant the specific things you want in your garden. It’s important to know the foundation you’re working with before you start planting. Having these tools saves on the trial and error process with your garden. The tools can be quite efficient for spotting the specific plants that would work well in your area. Wheelbarrows and garden carts allow you to move your tools and materials where you need them.

Gardening Hand Tools

There are many aspects to gardening and landscaping that require proper hand tools. This ranges from your standard leaf rake to hand pruners and rain gauges.

Trowels

The hand trowel is designed to dig small holes for the purpose of transplanting bulbs, seedlings and small plants. There are various styles, such as the half-round and spear trowel that offer different levels of comfort and digging abilities.

Rakes

There are various types of rakes to choose from. Hand rakes allow you to reach small spaces that traditional leaf rakes won’t fit in. The hand rake is for more detail-oriented jobs.

Shovels

Different types of shovels make it easy to tackle various types of work around the yard. Digging shovels feature a rounded, pointed blade that makes it easy to dig in tough ground. For scooping and moving dirt, mulch or other material, choose a transfer shovel with a square head. If you live in an area that has light to moderate snowy winters, keep a snow shovel in the garage to help clear walkways and driveways.

Gloves

Protecting your hands is vital for any type of landscaping or gardening work. Garden gloves protect your hands from dirt and grime, but they also protect against any hazardous agents and blistering from using hand tools.

Rain Gauges

A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation in the area. They come in various colors and styles and can help you maintain your space by providing precipitation information.

Hand Pruners

Hand pruners and shears are used to maintain any irregularities and weeds in your garden or landscape.

Wheelbarrows and Garden Carts

Wheelbarrows and garden carts help you transport your materials for gardening and lawn maintenance from one point to the other. This is great for people who love to multitask outdoors.

Garden carts are more stable and can handle heavier loads than wheelbarrows. If you’re moving stone or other heavy materials, a garden cart is ideal. Keep in mind that you’ll have to pull the cart. It’s helpful for moving heavy loads, but it won’t be effective if it’s so heavy that you’re unable to move it.

Wheelbarrows are designed to be easy to maneuver. Unlike garden carts, they can be pulled as well as pushed for an easier time transporting. The wheelbarrow is ideal for transporting pebbles, soil, bulbs and tools. The handles and shape of the wheelbarrow give you more control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a garden rake used for?

These rakes can be used for various jobs around your yard, including breaking up hard soil and raking and smoothing out loose material such as gravel, sand and mulch.

What are the different types of rakes?

We carry a selection of rakes, including lawn and leaf rakes, garden rakes, shrub rakes, thatching rakes, hand rakes, and landscape rakes.

What tool can I use to level my yard? 

A garden or landscape rake are both good choices for leveling loose material such as soil, gravel and mulch. A tamper is another option that’s perfect for leveling and compacting.