Gardening can be a lot like making scrapbooks, designing jewelry or collecting figurines. It can begin as a simple hobby but quickly evolve into an expensive undertaking. Gardening does not require a lot of fancy bells, whistles or gadgets. Growing vegetables has been done since the dawn of time. Did the ancient Romans need a fully automated rotary tiller? Absolutely not! They made do with simple tools and so can the modern gardener – especially the novice gardener.
There are some basic tools that everyone who gardens should own. They do not have to be expensive and often can be found at flea markets. It does not matter if they’re a little rusty. The rust will not interfere with the growing process and can always be removed with a scouring pad. Here is a basic list of tools that you will need.
• Shovel: When purchasing a shovel, look for one with a good handle that is sturdy and easy to grab. Thinner handles are more likely to break or blister your hand.
• Spade: This is similar to a shovel, but is a specialized tool that is used primarily for breaking up the ground. Once again, it is important to find one with a thick handle and comfortable grip. You should purchase a large spade, and a smaller handheld spade to accommodate work in any size of space.
• Rakes: There are two rakes that are recommended. You’ll need a lawn rake to gather fallen twigs and leaves, and a ground rake to smooth the ground and beds.
• A hoe: There are many different varieties on the market. In the interest of keeping it simple, a standard square hoe will work for most needs. There are hoes that are shaped into a wedge and there are some that are designed to just skim the surface. You can decide later if you need one of the more specialized hoes.
• Wheelbarrow: This is the ultimate multipurpose tool of the garden. It is invaluable and will save manually lugging garden refuse, new plants and debris away from the garden. The wheelbarrow is essential for anyone doing any type of yard work or gardening.
With these basic tools, anyone can have a garden. It is just a matter of a little hard work and knowing what tools to use for the job. After all…our ancestors did it, why can’t we?
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