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The Tools You Need For a Beautiful Lawn

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A couple of centuries ago, the only way to cut grass was with a scythe. And most people didn’t see the need to cut the grass back then. Lawn care has come a long way since then. There are more kinds of lawn and garden tools than you can count that are considered critical for maintaining a luxurious landscape.

If you have a lawn, you unquestionably need a lawnmower. It’s a strange concept that your lawn has to be ruthlessly chopped off in order to thrive; nevertheless, that’s the way it is. A lawnmower will likely be your most expensive purchase when it comes to lawn care. But if you tend to it well, it will provide you with many years of good service.

Unfortunately, a lawnmower alone won’t keep your yard trim. You’ll also need a lawn trimmer for hard to reach places. One option is the standard clippers that resemble oversized scissors, which are also used as hedge trimmers. Or you can purchase an electric trimmer which utilizes a piece of plastic string to mow down stray clumps of grass. The string spins at ultra high speeds and is very powerful, so be careful when using it.

Another piece of equipment you’ll need is a spreader. They are useful for the even distribution of granular products such as fertilizer, weed killer and grass seed. You can purchase a spreader in a push style with small holes and a mechanism that releases the contents as you go. The other kind is a hand-held spreader, typically plastic with a handle that turns to release the contents. These are appropriate for smaller areas that might need a little reseeding or spot fertilizing.

You’ll also need a rake in order to scoop up all the leaves on the ground in the fall. If left untouched, the leaves will almost certainly do harm to your lawn during the winter months. Once the snow melts in the spring, you’ll find that the grass has become smothered and parched by the presence of the leaves.

You will discover that even though you carefully raked your leaves last fall, the grass has still become compressed throughout the winter. This thatching effect will prevent oxygen and other essential nutrients from working their way into the soil. Your rake will come in handy once again to straighten up your lawn.

Shovels are also important tools to have around. A narrow shovel is useful for removing small patches of weeds. Larger square or rounded shovels will also be required if you’re digging up plants, moving around soil and for any number of other jobs.

Buy the best equipment you can afford and maintain it well. This will make your lawn care much more enjoyable. And you’re certain to make all the neighbors jealous.

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