As a homeowner, maintaining your yard is a crucial part of keeping your property value up. To keep up with everything from mowing the lawn to beautifying flower beds, you need some specialized landscaping equipment. Below, you’ll find a few tools that are summer must-haves for every Washington homeowner.

5 Landscaping Equipment Must-Haves This Summer

1. Shovels

Every gardener needs shovels. From square ones used for moving rocks and dirt to small planting trowels, you should have a variety on hand. It is often helpful to have a few small hand gardening tools and one or two large pieces of landscaping equipment that can serve multiple purposes. A spade is the most common shovel in a gardening shed for this reason.

2. Lawn Mower

The choice between a rider and push mower often depends on the size of your yard, but your preference plays a part, too. Though it may not make sense to purchase a riding mower for a small townhouse, owners of mid-sized lawns can choose their style. While riders are more efficient and easier on the mower’s body, push models offer more precision as you can trim closer to structures, gardens, and flower beds without damage.

3. Saw & Ax

At some point this season you’ll need a saw and an ax. These two tools can prove helpful if a tree falls in your yard and you need to remove it. You can also use them to cut firewood, so you can host your loved ones for a fun night enjoying your yard.

4. Pruning Shears

While you may want to leave tree pruning to a professional, your shrubs will benefit from a few trims throughout the summer. Homeowners generally try to keep branches a foot or so from the exterior of the house to avoid insect infestation. These plants can also crowd outdoor AC units, which will affect their efficiency. Trim overgrown branches neatly and away from structures.

5. Rake

Throughout the year, leaves, twigs, and other debris will fall in your yard. A rake will make yard cleanup quicker, and tidying up around your property before mowing will avoid accidents that can dull the blades or injure someone nearby. This piece of landscaping equipment can be used during the spring and fall to clear leaves and other fallen debris.

If you need to upgrade the contents of your garden shed this summer, visit Hartill’s Mountain Saw & Tractor in Chewelah, WA. They offer outdoor power equipment from top brands like Snapper®, Honda®, and Stihl® as well as landscaping equipment and hand tools. To learn about their extensive inventory, call (509) 935-8829, and visit the website for information on their equipment repair and maintenance.