A beautiful yard benefits not only the homeowner but the entire neighborhood. Everyone enjoys driving through neighborhoods where the yards are well-kept and vibrant!
Having the right lawn care tools is the first step toward making your yard the envy of the neighborhood. If you’ve already designed your yard and it’s time to maintain it, there are a few basic lawn care tools that can make the job a lot easier. Lawn care equipment is available at local gardening and home improvement stores.
Many customers find that they prefer a specific brand of lawn care tools and stick with it for all of their purchases. Experiment to determine which lawn care tools are appropriate for you.
Lawn Mower
A lawn mower is likely to be one of the first items a homeowner realizes they require. Again, there are numerous lawn mower brands and types. Determine the size of the yard to determine the best type of lawn mower. Is there a large number of trees and plants that must be avoided? Are you looking for a lawn mower that mulches the grass and re-distributes it throughout the yard? Or do you prefer to bag the grass clippings?
Talk to other homeowners about what they’ve discovered works best for them, and then spend some time researching the various types of lawn mowers available.
As one of the primary lawn care tools you will be using, make sure to consider all options. Lawn mowers come in a variety of brands, including John Deere, Craftsman, Bob-Cat, Honda, Torro, and Snapper, to name a few.
Spreader
Another lawn care tool that is required is a spreader. Again, depending on the size of the lawn, a spreader can be a hand-held model or a larger model that can be pushed around the yard. Fertilizer is spread around the yard using a spreader. Fertilizer is essential for maintaining a healthy yard in all seasons.
Rake
A rake is a useful basic tool that can be used for a variety of tasks.
Rake up the dead grass from the winter to make room for the new grass to grow in the spring.
Throughout the summer, rakes are used for a variety of tasks, including raking grass clippings and stray mulch. Of course, the fall is the season when most people consider the rake to be a true yard buddy.