What you need for gardening: essential tools

From lawnmowers to chainsaws. From shears to buckets and rakes. Where to buy materials at the best prices.

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WHAT SERVED TO START WITH... IL GARDENING

Entering the world of "green thumbs" isn't just the result of passion, interest, and the desire to care for your natural surroundings. Technique and tools are also needed to apply it effectively. Otherwise, all the benefits of gardening and activities related to the care of a vegetable garden, a terrace or a balcony, risk being lost.

GARDENING TOOLS

What does a do-it-yourself gardener? What are the essential tools? And with what specific function for each?

BUCKET AND RAKE

Bucket and rake are of fundamental importance in gardeningThe bucket is primarily used to collect any debris and weeds during cleaning and tidying up. But it can also be used to hold soil, prepare macerates, and so on. The rake, on the other hand, is used to level the Plot to grow and can also be used to clear the garden of any fallen leaves or to remove debris from the garden.

HOE AND SMALL HOE

The hoe and the small hoe are also essential: the first, larger one, helps us to level the terrain, leveling clods, digging furrows, and so on. The second, smaller one is used while crouching next to the plants. There are different types of hoes and hoes depending on the shape and size of the blade, which should be chosen based on your needs.

GLOVES

I gardening gloves They should be put on before starting any activity because they help prevent cuts or injuries to the hands, while also keeping them clean. The best models, besides being durable, should also be ergonomic and breathable.

WATERING CAN

You can't garden without a watering can. You can find them in various types and materials, the main ones being metal and plastic, with capacities varying depending on the model. The watering can, as is well known, is useful for watering plants.

LAWN MOWER

Il Lawn mower It's a tool essential for quickly and easily trimming grass. It generally features a handle for steering the entire machine and wheels for easy movement on the ground.  It is essential to have gardens always tidy.

There are various lawnmower models on the market, but only some have the features needed for long-term use. Therefore, anyone purchasing a lawnmower for the first time should turn to professional and experienced dealers.

At this point it will be natural to ask what the difference is between a battery-powered lawnmower and one powered in a different way, such as for example the pushThe answer is quite obvious, the first is set in motion through a rechargeable battery, while the second is powered by the driver's strength, thus requiring greater physical effort from the operator. Having an internal motor, the battery-powered lawnmower is also more effective on slightly steep and sloping terrain, where the machine needs to be pushed uphill. The physical capabilities of the user of this machine should not be underestimated, which is why push lawnmowers are less practical than battery-powered ones. Pushing 25 or more kilos could be very difficult for an elderly or petite person.

Then there are the self-propelled lawnmowers, which have an internal combustion engine connected to the wheels via axles, giving the user the ability to move the machine without manual pushing.

Since the selection is so vast, it's best to contact experienced retailers to ensure you're purchasing a product that's perfectly suited to your needs.

BRUSHCUTTERS

The brush cutter is a agricultural tool with electric or battery-powered engine, which presents a disc cutting system, with wire or chain, useful for mowing grass, hedges, shrubs and other plants. This tool is particularly suitable for modeling hedges and not only.

Petrol-powered models are the most powerful, and are therefore used when you want a powerful tool, suitable for working for many hours and for cutting even the most impervious greenery. Electric or battery-powered models, on the other hand, are the typical models for those who carry out gardening for hobbyists, even if the former ones, with their cable power supply, are a bit limiting when it comes to moving them around.

Then there's the trolley-mounted brush cutter, with wheels that allow you to move the tool in any direction you want, simply pushing it. Finally, there's the backpack brush cutter, which is designed to be carried on your shoulders thanks to its shape.

KNIFE AND SHEARS

While shears are essential for cutting thick or thin branches, a knife is useful for dividing plants, cutting clods, and removing weeds. The best shears are those with steel blades. tempered steel, light aluminum handle and adjustable opening, while the best knives have blades in stainless steel, that easily crosses the ground.

CHAINSAW

The shrubs and all the greenery mentioned so far can present some twigs or parts that are difficult to cut, which therefore require the use of a chainsaw, either electric or petrol-powered. As with brush cutters, there are models powered by a cable and others that are more comfortable to handle, powered by petrol or battery. Chainsaws become indispensable for cutting small logs and twigs.

This tool is essential for anyone who wants to collect firewood during the winter, as it not only keeps the garden tidy but also allows you to stock up on combustible material.

SPADE AND PITCHFORCE

The spade, which in shape can be somewhat reminiscent of a shovel, is useful for breaking up the soil and dividing it into clods. The ideal spade should have a fiberglass handle, lightweight and unbreakableThe pitchfork, also called a fork, is used to collect, for example, manure, soil and other materials in pieces.

TRACTOR

The tractors are the ideal tool for cut the grass on very large surfaces, where a brush cutter would have difficulty operating. This tool is very comfortable, as it can be operated while seated, without any physical effort.  They are particularly useful for working on larger surfaces.

Depending on the model chosen, the width of the grass strip cut with each single pass and the cutting height will vary, which depends on the adjustment of a lever that moves the internal blade. As regards the collection of themown grass you can choose between tractors with side discharge and those with a collection bag.

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