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Digging Tools

SHOVELS Shovels are classified by construction, by point description or by handle length. The five kinds of construction are: Solid-shank blade and socket – hot rolled from one piece of metal with solid steel section at base of socket. Plain back (strap...

Cutting Tools

GRASS SHEARS Three widely used cutting actions for grass shears are draw cut, scissor action and leverage-assisted action. Draw-cut trimmers have a stationary lower blade and moving upper blade, operated by an up-and-down squeeze on the handle. Blades are tempered,...

Cultivating Tools

RAKES Most rakes have an overall length of 5′ or 6′ but that is where their similarities end. There are several types, each for a specific function. Garden Rakes are used to break up and smooth soil after it has been spaded and cultivated. They have sharp,...

Soil Conditioners

PEAT AND PEAT MOSS The first step in all gardening is proper soil preparation. No matter what else is used, a garden needs a good soil conditioner consisting of decayed organic matter. Organic matter will improve many problem soils. It will loosen clay soils to...

Seeds

Grass, vegetable and flower seeds are sold either in bulk or packages, with packages far more widespread. Seed packages are extremely functional because they carry complete planting instructions, showing planting and harvesting times for geographic areas. LAWN SEED...