If you really want to keep your garden looking great year in and year out, then there are some must have tools that you need to keep on hand. Most of these tools are fairly inexpensive and if you buy a quality one, it will last you for many years. One standard tool that any garden needs is a good spade. Spades are excellent for digging starter holes for new plants, as well as for removing stubborn weeds. Most of the newer designs include ergonomic handles which make them a bit easier on the body if you will be working for a long period of time.

Another essential tool is a good garden fork, which is absolutely necessary for aerating and turning soil. It is always a good idea to look for a pitchfork that has a foot tread since they reduce the possibility of slippage and injury while inserting the fork into the ground. Hardened stainless steel is one of the best materials for a good quality pitchfork to be made of.

When most people think of rakes, they think of big piles of leaves, but there are a few different kinds of rakes out there. Soil rakes are often used when you are planting fresh grass seed to turn over the soil and help to aerate it. They can be made of a variety of different materials and the tines may be spaced differently depending on the use. Then of course there are the standard aluminum rakes that are used for gathering up leaves and other debris from your garden or lawn.

Weed forks and hoes are used to remove pesky weeds from lawns and gardens, as well as a cultivator at certain stages. Again the most durable ones are made from hardened stainless steel and they will have ergonomic handles to help ease the strain on your hands and arms when using them.

Another nice option in yard tools are interchangeable handles and heads which allow you to keep a number of tools on hand and swap out the handle so that you always have the best sized or shaped handle for the task at hand. Usually these kinds of sets will come with a variety of standard heads; perhaps a hoe, a fork, a spade and a brush, and then a few different sized handles that can fit on any of the heads. These type of combination sets are really useful since they allow you to use the tool you need even in cramped spaces or to reach something that may require a longer handle.

The right set of tools make it easy to keep your garden well maintained. Making sure that you purchase good quality garden tools will ensure that you will be able to use them for many years to come. Nice combination garden tool sets can be easily found online. With a little searching you can put together the perfect set of garden tools to keep your yard and garden looking beautiful year in and year out.

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