Spring means getting the tools out and tending to your garden. There are a plethora of lawn and garden supplies designed to make your tasks easier, but it is hard to know which items you will use and which will just take up space in your shed. The gardening experts at Clifton Feed and Service Center in Bosque County, TX, share their list of the essential tools you should have at your home.

7 Lawn & Garden Supplies You Need This Spring

1. Rakes

There are several different rakes available for various tasks. A fan rake is ideal for raking leaves and spreading dirt and mulch. Smaller shrub rakes will reach areas beneath bushes, while a hard rake will break up, flatten, and grade soil.

2. Knee Pads

Knee pads cushion your knees and take some of the pressure off them, reducing your risk of injury and increasing your comfort while kneeling all day. The pads should be water-resistant and durable to stand up to the elements and frequent use.

3. Shovels

You’ll likely need a couple of different shovels. A spade is useful for digging small holes for flowers and plants, while larger shovels are necessary for digging deeper, wider holes and removing rocks, roots, and compact soil,

4. Saws

Have at least one type of saw in your shed to remove branches, limbs, small trees, and undergrowth. At the very least, you’ll want a handsaw or a bow saw to cut through wood seamlessly.

5. Scissors

Keep a pair of kitchen shears with strong handles and blades on hand. You’ll need these for a variety of tasks, such as opening bags of mulch or potting soil, trimming herbs and plants, cutting and tying string, and harvesting your vegetables or fruit.

6. Garden Hoes

A loop hoe will scrape roots out of the soil. This cultivates the top layer to allow an easy way to mix in compost or fertilizer without disturbing your planted garden. It can also be used for edging around flower beds.

7. Hoses & Watering Wands

A durable hose will keep your plants healthy and provide the irrigation needed for lawn treatments. A water wand that is equipped with a shut-off valve can help reduce waste and time spent.

Pick up these essential lawn and garden supplies this spring; the proper tools will help you get the job done more quickly and easily. Visit Clifton Feed and Service Center to purchase the supplies you need, and call (254) 675-3416 to speak with their expert staff. For more on all of their services, visit them online.