How To Assemble a Gardening Tool Set
- June 24, 2009
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Most jobs get easier when you use the right tools, including gardening.
You Will Need
- A 10-foot-by-12-foot garden tarp
- A Dutch fork
- A short-handled trowel
- Pruning shears
- Long-handled shears
- A garden rake
- Long-handled floral shovel
- A push broom
- A watering can
Step 1: Start with a tarp
Used for hauling leaves and other waste, the tarp is the workhorse of the garden. Look for a plastic laminated tarp with metal grommets and ropes for easy handling.
A hardware or garden-supply store will carry all of these tools.
Step 2: Add a Dutch fork and trowel
A Dutch fork and trowel help to turn soil and mulch weeds, which creates a layer of materials that protect the soil beneath. Look for tools made of forged metal and try them in your hands to make sure they’re a comfortable fit.
Step 3: Add cutting tools
Pruning shears keep rosebushes looking good while long-handled shears can cut small branches.
Step 4: Include digging tools
Don’t forget digging tools. Add a rake to cultivate soil and a long-handled trowel, which create holes for new plants.
Step 5: Sweeping up
For cleaning up dirt and clippings, add a push broom to your garden arsenal.
Step 6: Keeping it moist
An old-fashioned watering can is ideal for keeping flowers and small gardens moist during dry weather.
The Missouri Botanical Garden in South St. Louis contains the Climatron, a geodesic dome that contains more than 1,200 species of plant life.
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