Not everyone can afford to hire a gardener to do their outside yard work. In fact, most people either can afford one or don’t think that’s a good use of their money. Many people actually enjoy working in their own yard, with more than 113 Americans working in their own yards in the past 12 months. If you own a home and are going to try to be an amateur gardener, then you will need to have the right tools of the trade. Here are some of the main items you will need to take care of your landscape.
One of the most important items for any homeowner when it comes to the outdoor area of their home is at least one good garden hose. You can buy garden hoses as short as 25 feet or as long as 100 feet. Longer isn’t necessarily better, but it’s better to have a longer hose than you need. You also want to buy a hose that is of fairly high quality so it will last for awhile. A good garden hose should last at least five years. You also need nozzles and sprinklers for your various lawn water needs.
You can’t be an amateur gardener with just a hose, which is why you need lawn tools. At the very least, you need items like rakes and shovels. If you plan to take care of your lawn all by yourself without hiring any help to do any part of it, then you are going to need a lot more. This includes a lawnmower, some type of clippers or trimmers for shrubs and small trees and a saw. Additional items that are good to have include a spreader device for putting down fertilizer and a weed whacker.
If you live in a climate where you will face the prospect of snow, you also need a snow shovel. And if you are willing to spend the money to make your life easier, a snow blower is a good choice.
Taking care of your lawn and/or being an amateur gardener can be a lot of work. Many people choose to contract out all or some of the work. If you can’t afford to hire someone or don’t think it’s worth the money, you should at least invest in good quality basic lawn care tools. It will help make your lawn care duties a lot easier.
