The Gardener Tools allow you to do the gardening tasks more comfortable, both simple and usual as well as specific for each job.
Summary
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- 1 Classification according to its use
- 1 Cutting and pruning tools
- 2 Irrigation tools
- 3 Weeding tools and soil work
- 4 Protection elements
- 2 Basic tools
- 1 Rake
- 2 Planter shovel
- 3 Hoe
- 4 Gardener’s broom
- 5 Scraper
- 3 Maintenance and conservation
- 4 Sources
Classification according to use
Cutting and pruning tools
- lawn mowers
- scythes
Irrigation tools
- hoses
- sprinklers
- water spikes
Weeding tools and soil work
- Pallas
- rakes
- hoes
- carpenters
- specific sowers
Protective elements
- gloves
- clear glasses
- boots
Basic tools
Rake
It is mainly used in cleaning and refining the terrain. Normally this work is done after digging the ground .
Planter shovel
It is a fairly common utensil. It is usually used to extract the earth from a hole in which it has been dug. It is also used to fill holes when transplanting and planting.
Hoe
It is an element that varies in name depending on size. It can be hoe, hoe (smaller) or hoe (larger). It allows to turn the earth, to remove it around trees and plants . It is also used to remove weeds that surround the roots .
Gardener’s broom
Its use is very suitable once the mowing or pruning work is finished, mainly to collect the leaves or even the grass . Normally its rods are metallic, flat and somewhat elastic.
Spokeshave
Its main function is to eliminate weeds. It is composed of a horizontal blade with two curved arms attached to the lower end of the handle.
Maintenance and conservation
Learning to care for each of the tools is very important since they also directly affect the care of the plants.
Aspects to consider:
- The tools must be cleaned every time they are used, removing any dirt, plants or dirt from their surface. Making sure to keep them well dry.
- If they have rusted, they should be cleaned with a cloth, smeared with kerosene or machine oil.
A good homemade trick is to melt resin with lard, heat it slightly, and spread it on metal surfaces. If this technique is used, the solution should be left to act for at least a few hours (from 5 or 6).
- Plastic or resin tools can be washed with soap and water, not forgetting to dry them well before storing them (like the previous ones).
- Other plastic and flexible utensils such as hoses, for example, also need to be cared for with special attention: they should be kept out of direct sunlight whenever possible, they should always be kept tightly rolled up, protecting them from the cold in the winter with a plastic cover. Spreading these utensils with glycerin will help them stay in better condition while stored.
