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Less than 200 years ago, grass was trimmed using a scythe. And that was only if anyone even bothered to cut it. Lawn care has come a long way since then. When it comes to proper maintenance of your patch of grass, there is a huge assortment of lawn and garden tools that will make the job so much easier.

A lawnmower is simply essential if grass is a component of your landscaping. It’s a strange concept that your lawn has to be ruthlessly chopped off in order to thrive; nevertheless, that’s the way it is. This piece of equipment will probably be the most costly thing you buy in order to maintain your lawn. However, if you maintain it well, it should last you for many years to come.

But you need more than just a lawnmower in order to make your landscape immaculate. You’ll also need a lawn trimmer for hard to reach places. One option is the standard clippers that resemble oversized scissors, which are also used as hedge trimmers. Or you can purchase an electric trimmer which utilizes a piece of plastic string to mow down stray clumps of grass. This string rotates at an extremely high speed. It’s not only strong enough to cut grass, it can also injure your body, so use caution.

Another piece of equipment you’ll need is a spreader. These will help you to evenly distribute things like grass seed, weed killer and fertilizer that will keep your lawn looking its best. Some spreaders look like a tub on wheels. They have small holes that distribute the product as you push it along. Alternatively, you can get a hand held unit. This is most often a boxy plastic cup that, when you turn its handle, empties its contents onto the lawn below. These are appropriate for smaller areas that might need a little reseeding or spot fertilizing.

A rake is essential for gathering up the fallen leaves in the autumn. If left untouched, the leaves will almost certainly do harm to your lawn during the winter months. Once the snow melts in the spring, you’ll find that the grass has become smothered and parched by the presence of the leaves.

You will discover that even though you carefully raked your leaves last fall, the grass has still become compressed throughout the winter. This thatching effect will prevent oxygen and other essential nutrients from working their way into the soil. Reviving the thatched grass is yet another task for your rake.

It’s practically impossible to tend to your yard without a shovel. A shovel with a narrow head is good for attacking clumps of weeds. For moving soil and digging plants, you’ll need a good sized square or rounded shovel. Actually, you’ll find this tool useful for a wide variety of backyard activities.

Purchase the highest quality equipment you can and take good care of it. Tending to your lawn will be considerably more pleasurable. And you’re certain to make all the neighbors jealous.

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