A well-maintained yard enhances your home’s aesthetics, which raises its value. It can also be a private space where you can entertain guests or spend some precious alone time surrounded by a refreshing ambiance. To achieve a beautiful properly on your own, you will need some basic items to make the task less tedious and backbreaking. If you’re a beginner, here are some of the garden tools you should have.

5 Essential Garden Tools for Beginners

1. Gloves

The majority of the work you do when gardening involves your hands. Protect them from dirt, scratches, and splinters with durable gloves that are not too bulky, allowing your fingers to retain their full range of motion. Find a pair that is waterproof yet breathable and has a long cuff that will protect your wrists as well.

2. Hoe

This versatile tool has been used since ancient times and is so effective its design has not changed. Hoes are used to shape the soil, remove weeds, and harvest root crops. The width of the blade you choose will depend on the type of garden you have. A vegetable garden will require a wide hoe, while a perennial garden might need a thinner one.

3. Spade

Spades are similar to shovels but have a narrower, sometimes serrated blade designed specifically for breaking as opposed to carrying soil. They also have shorter shafts with a “D” or “T” handle at the end to give you a better grip. Apart from digging, this tool is also useful for relocating plants and spreading mulch.

4. Rake

This garden implement serves as a broom, sweeping and collecting dead leaves and other debris in your yard. It has a toothed bar usually made of plastic or metal that is attached to a long handle. Aside from cleaning, you can also use rakes to loosen the soil, remove weeds, and level the ground.

5. Wheelbarrow

One of the most convenient garden tools you can have, the wheelbarrow is a hand-propelled wagon used to transport soil, plants, fertilizers, mulch, and other items. It has one or two wheels in the front, two handles in the rear, and a stand under the tray to keep it level when you’re not pushing it.

If you need garden tools and supplies, drop by Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment in New Brighton, MN. This family-owned and -operated hardware store carries a huge selection of power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and generators. Give them a call at (651) 633-1271 for inquiries, or visit their website to learn more about their garden center.