Gardening Equipment!

Jerry J. Jansen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:39:32 +0000

Nearly every gardener has some type of gardening equipment. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to have a garden without used gardening equipment. What kind of gardening equipment you use will obviously depend on the size and extent of your garden, what you are able to handle, if you want to spend a lot of time in your garden or get done quickly, and finally, how much money you are willing to spend.

While many gardeners do not have expensive or high-tech gardening tools, all of them have some type of gardening equipment for cultivating. Tools for cultivating can include both hand held tools and power tools. What kind you buy depends on how serious of a gardener you are. Hand tools include your everyday items like shovels, spading forks, rakes, trowels, and diggers. These can all be used to get a garden ready for planting and are relatively easy and do not require much strength to use. Other tools include a wheel cultivator, pickax, and mattock.

While power tools are a little more expensive than hand tools, they really cut down on the hard labor. The most essential piece of gardening equipment is undoubtedly the tiller. The tiller will break up the ground and get it ready for planting, chop up any debris, and help mix in fertilizer and compost. If you don’t want to spend the money on a tiller you can hire someone or rent a tiller for one time use. Other power tools that are very popular include chippers, garden shredders, and chain-saws.

If you have shrubs, hedges, or small trees in your yard, pruning tools are a vital piece of gardening equipment. Pruning shears are good for branches about ¾” in diameter, while lopping shears can handle branches from a half inch up to about 2 inches. Pole pruners are on a pole and can reach branches about 15 feet above ground. Hedge shears and pruning saws are both larger, more heavy duty pruning tools for the serious gardener.

Since your plants must be watered in order to survive, and lets face it, it doesn’t rain whenever we want it to, gardening equipment for watering is a must have. The one thing you can’t get along without is a water hose, everything after that is optional. Many gardeners use sprinklers or s drip irrigation hose. There are even timers you can purchase for sprinklers or drip hoses, if you are willing to drop the extra cash.

Gardening without gardening equipment would be a nightmare. Sure there are some people who enjoy getting a little dirty while they plant their flowers, but even those types of people have the most basic of gardening tools, like a rake or a hoe. Gardening equipment is a part of gardening, as important as the dirt and the seeds.

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Modern Gardening Equipment!

Jerry J. Jansen — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:09:10 +0000

The types and quality of equipment you use to take care of your plants not only have an effect on your plants’ health, but your own as well.

Defective tools could cause damage to your plants, but it is worse if they are so uncomfortable to use that they give you blisters or a bad back. To avoid this, look for the gardening equipment that will do the best job for your type of gardening. It must have the right amount of power to be energy efficient while also being able to do the job without causing you any more strain than necessary.

Here is a review of gardening equipment from the gardening experts themselves.

1. Garden Shredders

McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder received four stars out of five from the gardening equipment reviewers from amazon.com. Take care of yard waste and do your part to protect the environment with the eco-friendly McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder. Featuring an ETop hopper design and a three-way feed, this handy tool makes quick work of twigs, branches, and other debris. It can even save time and money by allowing you to make your own mulch.

Complete with a 14 Amp induction motor that offers a peak power of 2.5 HP, the MCS2001 makes quick work of small branches and tree limbs with a diameter measuring up to 1.5 inches, as well as leaves and brush. Its three-cycle shredding and mulching system ensures consistent, quality results, even after repeated use.

2. Hedge Trimmer

Black & Decker NHT518-1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer also received four and a half stars out of five rating from the gardening equipment reviewers from amazon.com. Ideal for trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes, this electric hedge trimmer from Black & Decker combines the convenience of cordless operation with the long-lasting power of an 18-volt NiCad battery (included, along with compatible charger) for efficient, reliable performance. The NHT518-1 trims up to 1,200 square feet of hedge on just one charge, and features pre-hardened, machined-steel, dual action blades for exceptional durability without excessive vibration. Additionally, the extended blade measures 22 inches for level cuts, and a shearing blade gets the job done at an impressive rate when handling branches up to 3/4-inch thick. A durable plastic body guards against wear and tear, and a lock-off switch helps prevent unintended start-ups.

3. Cultivators

Mantis 7225-15-02 2-Cycle Gas Powered Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand (CARB Compliant) received a four stars out of five rating from amazon.com. The Mantis 2-cycle tiller has remained the gardener’s best friend for over 25 years. With well over a million units sold, it is the most recognized and accredited roto-tiller in the world and a Consumers Digest Best Buy for 9 consecutive years. The 2-cycle Mantis tills 10 inches deep and 9 inches wide, and its tines are patented and reversible to cultivate and weed up to 3 inches deep. This handy, sleek, lightweight unit can fit into narrow areas with ease and is ideal for raised beds as well. With 9 optional attachments the tiller can also trim hedges, aerate, dethatch, plow, furrow and much, much more. The 2-cycle tiller weighs a mere 20 pounds and is covered by a 2-year warranty; its tines are guaranteed for life against breakage.

4. Lawnmowers

Neuton CE 6.3 19-Inch 36-Volt Cordless Electric Discharge/Mulching/Bagging Lawn Mower With Removable Battery and also has a four out of fire star rating at amazon.com. Environmentally friendly and exceptionally easy to operate, the Neuton CE 6.3 Battery-Powered Mower cuts a 19-inch path, making it ideal for lawns measuring up to a third of an acre (15,000 square feet). Combining the powerful efficiency of a gas mower with the low-maintenance convenience of battery technology, the CE 6.3 is the most powerful mower with a removable battery that’s currently available on the market.

Winner of the 2009 Organic Gardening Editors’ Choice Award, the Neuton CE 6.3 Battery-Powered Mower is a welcome relief from the arm-yanking pull-starts, noxious fumes, startling noises, and uncomfortable vibrations of a gas lawn mower. It starts every time with a simple push of a button and can mow for up to an hour on a single charge–ample time for most small- to medium-sized lawns. Unlike other battery mowers with built-in batteries that require you to stop mowing to recharge, if you need more time with the CE 6.3, just drop in an optional Spare Battery and keep mowing. For added convenience, you can also use this model as a trim mower for larger lawns.

5. Leaf Sweeper

Yardwise 25" Sweep It Push Yard Sweeper received a three and a half star rating out of five at amazon.com. Yardwise, 25", Push Lawn Sweeper, 30 Gallon Capacity, Multi Functional Super Grabbing Brushes, Easy, Dial In Height Adjustment, Easy To Remove Dump Basket, Folds Down For Storage In Tight Spaces, Some Assembly Required.