One of the most important things in having your own home is maintaining it. This way, it will last longer. Not only that, it will make you save a lot because repairing costs more. In addition to that, the value of your home will increase so if you plan on selling it in the future, you will earn a lot.
Of course, outdoor maintenance is also important, and that includes your lawn. If you have a garden, it should be taken care of, and there are tools that needed to be used for that. There is a lot, but there are some that are a must-have, and here are some of them:
Hand Tools
These are the tools that are mechanical and do not need any electricity.
1. Shears
Your plants will surely have a lot of weeds that needed to get rid of. This will be done with the help of shears. They are also used to trim some branches that are unwanted and also for cutting thick-stemmed flowers.
2. Shovel
This is the tool you will use if you need to dig the soil for, so you could easily plant some trees or other seeds. This can also be handy if you are making your own fertilizers. It also used for digging out gravels or any other minerals. It is also useful during winter for the snow.
3. Rake
Rakes has its variations for different uses. There is the one used for cleaning up leaves and will be really useful during the fall. There is also another for breaking up the dirt to start planting.
4. Garden Fork
Another tool used for breaking and loosening up the soil.
5. Garden Hoe
This is a versatile tool that is a must-have in a garden. It can be used to remove weeds and cleaning the soil. This is also used for harvesting root crops such as potatoes, carrots, and beets.
Power Tools
These are the tools that are powered up by electricity, battery, gasoline, or the like.
1. Chainsaw
If you have trees that needed to be cut, this will be the tools. It is also used for cutting and trimming harder and bigger branches.
2. Trimmers
As the name suggests, its duty is to trim. It can trim around small edges and obstacles though like rocks and pillars. It is also another tool useful for cutting grass and weeds.
3. Blower
This is a tool that helps for removing leaves, grass, or any other debris such as soil. It can be used after trimming up plants or another tool that will help with cleaning up leaves during fall.
4. Pressure Washer
If you have concretes around your lawn, this is a great tool to have it cleaned. This is useful for not only removing dirt and mud but also mold and even loosening the paint. This tool is also handy for other parts of your house such as exterior walls and also your vehicle.
5. Lawn Mower
This is used for cutting grass consistent in size. You can adjust it according to your preferred grass cut.