So, you realise, “There’s a landscape supply near me, easier to buy garden stuff, my backyard’s big enough for a garden, and I might as well start a nice hobby.” Of course, as a beginner, you might go overboard when buying landscaping tools. But if you stay focused on just the basics, you won’t be spending a lot of money. Just make sure you buy basic tools with quality and maintain them well, so they last a long time, along with your garden.
Gloves
Never do any gardening with your bare hands. It would be best if you didn’t expose your hands to germs from the soil, thorns, and splinters. Buy gloves that are durable but not bulky. Get the right gloves that fit just right. Gloves that are too tight can cause blisters. The fabric should be water-resistant. Longer cuffs protect wrists and keep soil from getting in.
Pruning shears
Hand pruners or secateurs are used to prune dead wood and overgrowth. Choose pruners that are comfortable to hold and fit easily in the palm of your hand. Pruners should be regularly sharpened for cleaner cuts.
Garden fork
It is an efficient tool for turning soil and digging into dense soil. Buy a garden fork with a slight curve to the spine for easier scooping of mulch or turning compost piles. These are also better for digging into compacted, rocky and clay soil.
Hand trowel
The most common primary garden tool, trowels are needed for transplanting bedding plants and herbs, planting in containers, and taking out weeds. Select one with a broad blade to move soil and dig up weeds. The handle should fit comfortably in your hand. Stainless steel trowels or steel heads are the most durable and will last a long time for your gardening.
Spade
These short-handled square shovels are your garden workhorses. They are needed for digging holes for plants, lifting sod, and moving small mounds of dirt. Make sure the tread on the blade is sturdy and comfortable when your foot gives it an extra push. Those with hardwood handles are durable and absorb vibration and shock. Choose one with a stainless steel head that won’t rust.
Rake
When your garden gathers debris and leaves, you need a rake to clean up all this trash. This is most useful, especially if there is a tree in your garden and enormous piles of leaves will always fall to the ground. Select a rake size suitable for your garden.
Other tools as needed
Aside from your garden hose, which is probably something automatic with all gardens, as your garden improves or gets bigger, you may need to buy other essential tools such as a hoe and wheelbarrow.
Labrador Landscape Supplies
A “landscape supply near me” means easier access to essential landscape tools and other materials you may need when starting your garden. For over 25 years, Labrador Landscape has provided a wide range of high-quality garden and landscape supplies and materials for the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas. Delivery is only a phone call away on 0755372841, or visit our website at https://landscape-supply.com.au/ before you visit our store.