Maintaining a lush, green lawn requires more than regular mowing and watering. To keep your garden in tip-top shape, invest in quality gardening tools.
Invest in a hand weeder to remove pesky weeds in tight spots and between pavers. Choose one with stainless steel tines for minimal soil adhesion with a durable wood handle.
Lawn Aerator
A lawn aerator helps to relieve soil compaction and improve the movement of water, oxygen and essential nutrients to grass roots. Look for one with solid tines that can cope with compacted turf and a smooth FSC-grade ash handle that won’t rub on your hands.
Some aerators have steel spring tines while others, like the commercial version-drainer equipment, have metal blades that rake and scarify the soil’s surface, removing moss and encouraging new growth. They’re typically powered by petrol and require regular maintenance.
For best results, aerate the lawn a day after mowing and light watering if necessary. Before you start, it’s a good idea to mark invisible fences, septic tanks and underground sprinkler parts with flags so that you don’t cause damage to your property or injury yourself.
Lawn Roller
Lawn rollers are heavy cylinders filled with water or sand for weight, towed behind a lawn mower, or pulled by hand to smooth topsoil and flatten out bumpy, irregular yards. Typically, they’re used after seeding or laying sod to help press the seeds or sod firmly into the soil and speed up germination.
However, it’s important to note that rolling a lawn too often can compact the soil and damage grass. This is especially true for clay-like soils that are more prone to compaction.
Additionally, if a lawn is uneven due to rodents digging holes or grub damage, a lawn roller won’t be able to fix the problem until the pests are eradicated. However, if the unevenness is caused by frost heaving or natural high and low areas, the lawn can likely be improved with a light roll.
Power Brush
After installation, regular brushing with a stiff-bristled broom helps to keep artificial grass looking bouncy and upright. A power brush makes turf maintenance Kent easier. It can help when the turf has flattened or matted over time due to heavy foot traffic. These gas or electric-powered brooms resemble a weed eater and fluff up individual synthetic grass blades to look their best.
These brushes can also be used to remove organic debris such as traces of urine, feces, vomit, and leaves. When used correctly, these brushes can also help maintain the lawn’s appearance by defibrillating turf fibers and tugging the internal thatch upward for a more plush look. Power brushes come in various sizes, shapes, and brush filament fabrications to accommodate a variety of industrial applications.
Hedge Shears
A hedge shear is a must-have tool for shaping or trimming soft, non-woody stems and leaves of shrubs and hedges. It helps keep your garden looking sharp and tidy and allows other slower-growing plants to compete for sunlight.
The best hedge shears should be lightweight, and the handles should be ergonomically designed for comfort. Many models have shock-absorbing bumpers that reduce hand and shoulder fatigue during long landscaping sessions.
Hedge shears have wavy or straight blades in various styles and sizes. Bypass types feature scissor-like action, with the primary cutting blade gliding past an anvil for a clean cut, while anvil types use more aggressive, crushing action. They are designed to handle branches up to a half-inch in diameter, though some have limb notches that extend this limit.
Hand Fork
A hand fork is a gardening tool with three tines that penetrate the soil, loosening weeds and making them easier to pull out by the roots. They’re also used for aerating and turning the soil and planting and cultivating flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Forged stainless steel with an ash wood handle that is FSC certified provides comfort and control. It features a cranked shaft to protect your knuckles, and the angled design makes it easy to dig while reducing wrist fatigue.
Artificial turf offers many benefits, including helping children spend more time outdoors without worrying about mud or rocks. With professional DIY turf installation, you can save money on utilities, spend less time and energy on maintenance, and help support your local ecosystem.
