Top Tools For Prepping Your Garden This Spring

The sunshine and warmer weather have been enthusiastically received after a cold January. We have seen an earlier start to our busy season which usually starts in March, yet this year was well underway from the end of February.

In early spring it can feel warm, yet there is still a chance of the odd frost so always act with caution when trimming and planting. However, getting started early will give you more time to sit and enjoy the garden later in the year.

We have compiled a list of Top Tools to help save time and effort with the preparation for Spring.

Mulching mower

Why mulch? When finely mulched grass cuttings are left on the lawn, they break down to produce up to 30% of the lawns required nutrients. This natural fertiliser helps to protect against Summer drought and provides the best environment for the grass roots to grow. In a nutshell, it improves lawn health and works towards a thicker, luscious-looking lawn. Without the need to collect the grass cuttings and empty the collector, mowing will be done quicker! Using a mulching mower is best in Spring and Autumn when decomposition is quicker.

We recommend:

Mountfield Princess 34 Electric Rotary Lawnmower is an affordable push mower supplied with a mulch kit as standard
Stiga Multiclip 47 S Self Propelled Mulching Mower is a dedicated mulching mower with an efficient multi-clip cutting system
Toro 21762 / 20955 ADS 3-in-1 Self Propelled Petrol Recycler Lawn mower is a premium lawnmower with 3 in 1 mowing options

Blower

Blast the cobwebs away with a garden blower. Yes, the blower can be used for much more than blowing leaves off lawns and driveways. Blowers can be used to clear off dust from garden furniture and decking. Remember that not all leaf blowers can remove very stubborn or wet debris, but they will all save on time and effort.

We recommend:

Handy EV3000 Electric Blower/Vac affordable blower with vacuum function
Mitox 28BV-SP Select Petrol Garden Blower/Vacuum efficient petrol blower with vacuum function
EGO Power + LB6002E Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower is a powerful blower with a comfortable backpack design

Tiller/Rotivator/Cultivator

The tiller, cultivator and rotavator are usually grouped in the same category, yet they are different in purpose and ability. Petrol tillers and rotavators should work like a spade and fork digging and churning the soil to make it more manageable. The bigger the plot and the denser the soil, the more powerful machine you will need to complete the job. Cultivators are best at prepping soil for planting, they mix the soil and compost together to provide the best start for new plants and seedlings, they also save you time by teasing up weeds in between rows.

We recommend:

Webb PT560MM Petrol Garden Tiller a premium petrol cultivator for larger areas
Cobra T24C Petrol Tiller affordable tiller for prepping soil for planting

Hedgetrimmer

Trimming hedges can be very time consuming. If you have plenty of hedge to maintain we advise choosing a hedgetrimmer that minimises strain on the wrists and shoulders. A soft grip handle will reduce the vibrations through your hand, whilst a hedgecutter with a rotating handle will easily switch cutting direction with little user effort. Long reach hedge trimmer’s allow you to maintain wide and tall hedges without the need for ladders or walkways.

We recommend:
Mountfield MHT 2322 – MHJ2424 Double-Sided Hedge trimmer is a premium petrol hedge trimmer with an anti-vibration system and twist 3 position handle
Stiga SHT 100 AE 20v 100 Series Cordless Hedge Trimmer comes with battery, charger and features a rotating handle
Cobra LRH26C Long Reach Petrol Hedge cutter is a good choice if you have fast growing tall hedge

Cordless shrub shears

Cordless shears are a handy addition to your tool collection. They really speed up pruning maintenance of bushes and the finishing touches after hedge trimming. Most come with a lawn edging blade for difficult to mow flower borders. The battery garden shear is great for shaping topiary and dead heading as the season goes on.

We recommend:
Stiga SGM 72 AE Multimate Battery Hand Tool has plenty of add on’s available
EGO CHT2001E Grass Shear/Shrub Trimmer Kit is a powerful hand tool for an affordable price
Handy 3.6v Lithium-Ion Cordless Shrub Shear and Grass Blade is a great budget shear ideal for tidying edges around the garden

For an informative read on how gardening can improve your mood, read our blog here here

Due to Covid and Brexit stock availability has been inconsistent, it may that some tools or machines in this blog are currently out of stock. We hope that stock levels will become more systematic as the year progresses. We appreciate your patience in these unprecedented times.

If you require any further advice on choosing the right lawnmower for your garden please call us on:
01452 61 61 69 or email us at: [email protected]