There is nothing more satisfying than growing a large garden using garden trowels. The trowels, in addition to providing an avenue for a flourishing garden are also great for removing large clumps of soil and grass. There are a number of accessories that make gardening even easier and more enjoyable. Garden tools can range from basic to sophisticated and every piece is designed for certain tasks. There are many types of landscaping tools that are available including large landscape trowels, landscaping knives, shovels, rakes, pickaxes, shovels, rakes and spades. Each type of tool has its own unique use and you can choose the appropriate one for your specific garden.
Large Landscape Tool Sets by Ruff Ready contains a sturdy plastic wheeled green carrier along with a pair of favorite large garden trowels. On one side, large garden trowel & spade, large troweling knife, large spading fork and digging blade. On the other, hard to locate yet extremely useful mini gardening tools such as small spading fork and troweling knife. The Landscape Tool Sets also features an assortment of brushes and grass hangers. These beautiful brushes and grass hangers are not only beautiful but they will keep your lawn, plants and shrubs looking fresh and vibrant.
In addition to the large garden tools mentioned above, it is important to have a nice selection of landscaping knives on hand. Landscape knives provide the edge needed to dig up larger areas, cut through tough clumps of soil or pull weeds from deep within the soil. For example, if you have decided to plant tomatoes in a bed along a fence then you need a good cutting edge knife so you can make a nice crisp edge that will go just right through the tough stuff between the rows of tomatoes. Having a nice set of landscaping knives on hand is a great idea just waiting to be used. I like to have my whole arsenal of landscape tools on hand.
You may want to choose from one of two primary styles of large trowels-the tapered trowel and the disc troweled trowel. The disc trowels have a very thin, sturdy handle making it easy to handle large quantities of dirt. However, the large and tapered version is heavier and probably not a good choice for installing small flowerbeds or potting areas in your yard. The tapered trowels are usually made of steel or aluminum.
The next consideration is what you are going to be using your large garden trowels for. There are many uses for large trowels such as cutting firewood, landscaping, sweeping leaves, digging ditches for septic tanks and garden ponds. You can use your large garden trowel for any job where you have to move soil, cut branches and limbs or just plain push heavy dirt around. If you want a trowel that you can use to plant seeds and move soil, you will want to look at the specialized troweling sets. These are often made of lightweight materials such as plastic and have an open face that makes it easy to slip soil in without too much effort.
The blades of large garden trowels are also an important consideration. Look for a set with a large head to make it easier to get into tight places and to cut branches. The handle should be long enough to accommodate your larger arm and have strong cutting edges. Some large trowels come with extension handles, which are useful if you plan to do a lot of large jobs.
If you have a large garden trowel already you may want to invest in some extras. For example, some large garden trowels come with a blade guard to keep the blades from chipping. Some trowels also come with a tool belt so you can carry more tools around your garden or work. If you are looking to make your garden more efficient, you may want to consider investing in some heavy duty trowels.
Consider your garden design and how much work you do and whether it involves lots of lifting or just bending and twisting. If you do a lot of heavy landscaping then you will need larger trowels that are strong enough to handle large pieces of concrete and cement. You can also get a small trowel that is great for landscaping walkways and light patios. If you have a small yard it is more convenient to use a small garden troweled than having to carry a large troweled around.