Basic tools recommendation
I'd like to know if anyone has a great basic tool that they'd recommend.
I've gone through many pruners, trowels, etc and still have yet to find one that doesn't break, and some of these were very expensive and highly recommended.
I've gone through many pruners, trowels, etc and still have yet to find one that doesn't break, and some of these were very expensive and highly recommended.
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Permalink Reply by Sally M. Williams on -
I LOVE my Mantis tiller! Yes, they're expensive (I paid $300.00 on sale at end of season), but well worth the money. In addition to tilling beds, it makes planting shrubs, trees, and roses -- where you have to dig deep/wide holes -- a breeze. I highly recommend it. The trowels I love are the Fiskers ones that were introduced a couple of years ago. They're made of heavy aluminum with padded handles, so they are very sturdy but also light and comfortable in the hand. And the other tool I love is my extra-large dust pan that I bought at Home Depot for $9.00. It's perfect for using together with a rake to pick up leaves and for sweeping up grass or scattered soil.
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Permalink Reply by Sue Jessee on
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I bought a "noodler" sprinkler head last year. Didn't understand at first that they are designed to be placed in one specific area, not moved around. With that in mind, I do like the coverage it gives my long, irregular rectangular flower bed.
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Permalink Reply by Mark McRoberts on -
Hey if you are looking for the Rolls Royce of garden tools. I can't afford them now but they sure look great is "Red Pig Garden Tools" These are hand forged and hand made tools. Look them up on the web.
I use AM Leonard (www.amleo.com) because out in rural MO we don't have a great garden supply shop except the junk that the "BIG BLUE BOX" sells. My favorite trowel is from them and it is hand forged very simple black metal with a wooden knob on the end. I sharpen it at the beginning of each season. I try to keep it in good shape but I'm lazy about cleaning my tools. The second most used tool in my garage is my spading fork. I don't know where it came from because I inherited it from my Maternal Grandfather. Eventhough I own a 5 hp tiller I always double dig my new beds by hand and amend the soil. We have great soil in Malta Bend but I still feel I need to always add organic matter to an old cow pasture and a spading fork is the best tool for the job.
I have some physical limitations but I still use my old tools. I just keep them sharp. So I guess the most important tool at the beginning and throughout the season is a flat file to sharpen with.
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Permalink Reply by Mark McRoberts on
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I almost forgot to tell my most recent discovery is to use some nylon tulle (wedding vale stuff). This is great to tie on to the garden hydrant. It makes a great scrubber. Soil will rinse off quickly and it dries quickly. I used some leftovers from table decorations for a Graduation party. Try it you will like it!
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Permalink Reply by Susan V on -
If anyone touches my garden claw I get ugly all over them.
I know this isn't thrifty-- but having gone through many expensive tools I just buy cheap pruners and trowels each year and consider them " annuals".
I want a neighbor who has a mantis tiller.. that way I can borrow it or pay them in beer to till for me.
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Permalink Reply by Michele Polivka on -
I NEVER am without my trusty Japanese garden knife. I does just about every task in the garden...except dig a hole for a large tree.
American companies have copied the idea. I've seen similar at Home Depot and Lowes...$12-20 dollars.
Corona makes the best and sturdiest trowles...they have a wonderful website that one can order from.
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