garden tools- garden tools information and garden tools care

Proper garden tools are required to ensure quick work. You will need garden hoes, garden shovels, garden rakes, garden spades, trowels, garden pruners, wheelbarrow, garden sheers. If you want a hedge you need hedge shears or hedge trimmers. If you have a lawn in mind, you will need a lawn mower too. You need to decide how you will water the different parts of your garden and then decide on whether you need sprinklers, garden hoses or watering cans. Garden tools are available in various sizes and you may choose these depending on the size of your garden and also the type of plants you decide to grow.
The tools need to be cleaned well after use. Hosing should be sufficient but check for stubborn caked mud and remove with a sharp tool. Leave them to dry and store them in dry conditions or else they will soon rust. Linseed oil can be used on the wooden parts of tools and penetrating oil for the metal parts. Do this every few weeks during the gardening season. Using whetstone, sharpen the cutting edge of garden tools.
Do not leave garden tools lying around in the garden to prevent accidents.

Home Gardens- garden planning ideas and tips

Home gardens add beauty and gardening can be quite a stress reliever. Gardens need to be planned- consider these gardening tips.

Some garden plants need direct sunlight while other garden plants may prefer shaded areas. Some garden plants and trees thrive only in certain types of soil. The garden hedge, lawns, paths, arches, rock gardens, ponds and garden trees are permanent and so need to be well- arranged. Nursery beds, compost preparation area and garden tools shed also need careful planning as these are best kept out of sight. You also need the right garden tools.

Herbaceous garden plants on borders require at least 10-12 ft. space to create a good display. Hedges require a minimum of 2 ft of empty space on either side to flourish. Different rose plants can be grouped together and planted together for easy care.

Once you have the above in mind, measure the garden and on a paper prepare a rough plan. In the plan, you need to put in all structures that are present in the vicinity of the future garden like entrance gates, walls, etc. to avoid any planning mistakes. Divide the garden space into lawn space, dry wall and rockery space and garden beds space. Consider the purpose of the garden and also the owner’s taste when choosing garden plants and trees.