Spring Clean or Gardening?
Lastly, whilst you’re getting stuck into your cleaning and DIY jobs why not have a rearrange of your furniture. You’d be surprised how just moving some items around can make your home feel like new.
It can be easy to get overexcited as Spring hits, especially in the world of gardening. This can often involve going overboard when buying new gardening tools or equipment, which can be a costly process, so it’s important to carefully consider which tools you need to buy and what can be hired as and when it’s required. Buying unnecessary tools and equipment isn’t only not particularly budget friendly but it can cause you to become inundated with tools and equipment which will cause overcrowding in your shed or garage. Because of this, it is important to consider what tools are essential and which may be better being hired from time to time.
One of the most important gardening accessories to have is a good pair of gardening gloves. Without a pair of gloves, gardening can be a prickly hobby to partake in so it’s key that you have the right pair of gloves. It is important that your gardening gloves are durable but not overly bulky if you’re going to be working with small seeds; it will make this difficult. Make sure the gloves are a good fit and water resistant as you want your hands to be comfortable.
Smaller handheld tools are generally ones which are worth purchasing, especially for the keen gardener. They are generally pretty easy to store and shouldn’t break the bank. There are different types of pruning shears and they each do different jobs and work better for different purposes. Trowels are the essential hand tool; they are extremely versatile and great for transplanting bedding plants and herbs. If possible, stainless steel trowels make a better investment as they are more durable and will last longer. Similarly, having a spade is also essential for the keen gardener. It makes digging holes for plants much simpler; they can be a pricey investment but will last you the rest of your gardening life if you get the right one. It is also important to invest in tools such as a leaf rake and a hoe.
Having a garden hose is pretty important even if you aren’t an avid gardener. It makes watering plants much easier than having to fill up a watering can every time you need to water something. Water is the foundation of life in the garden and therefore extremely important. A hose will make your life much simpler; get one with an adjustable nozzle to help you control things such as water pressure and spray radius.
Loppers are a cutting tool similar to pruners, but with a long handle. They are used to trim hard to reach areas and thicker branches. Loppers come in the same styles as pruners and like pruners should be kept in good condition and sharpened regularly. Garden Forks are equally as essential; they can be used in a similar way to spades but are better at digging into loose soil and can easily turn soi.
Wheelbarrows are extremely useful when gardening, it is an easy way of shifting soil, debris and plants as they can easily move hundreds of pounds at a time. There are different types of wheelbarrows which suit different people and different gardening needs. Make sure to store your wheelbarrow in a clean and dry place to prevent rust and help it last longer.
Some larger pieces of equipment and gardening tools will be essential from time to time but as they are not in constant use and can take up a lot of space it can be worth hiring instead of buying. Tools for hire include things such as garden shredders and woodchippers, hedge trimmers and lawn mowers. Hiring your bigger gardening equipment will save you big purchases, space and maintenance.
Lastly, whilst you’re getting stuck into your cleaning and DIY jobs why not have a rearrange of your furniture. You’d be surprised how just moving some items around can make your home feel like new.
Easter is a pivotal time in the year: Spring has finally arrived, there is a hint of warmth in the air and people start to feel inspired and energised to make that fresh start. And with the long bank holiday on your doorstep why not get stuck into a bit of DIY (after you’ve had your fair share of Easter eggs of course)!
It would be understandable if you are short of budget small garden ideas. After all, a small garden gives you little space to work with, potentially leading you to think that you would need to consult landscape gardeners for help with overhauling it.However, on the contrary, we bring good news. There are plenty of beginner-friendly, affordable options that you can adopt for your small garden. What’s more, many of these solutions can be achieved on a DIY basis, provided you have the right equipment at a close hand.Here at HSS Hire, we offer a vast range of garden tools and landscaping equipment for hire. When renting any of these pieces, you can arrange for delivery to your address or collect from one of our branches dotted across the UK.Just read on to learn about many great-value ideas for a small garden and how we could assist you in giving yours a stunning aesthetic makeover.
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