Types of Gardening Tools

Currently, the range of garden tools and equipment is huge. Almost everything you need for working in the garden and on the site can be bought at any specialized store or garden center. However, many gardeners (especially beginners) sometimes cannot make a choice among large quantity various tools, because they do not know which one they need: with a wooden or metal handle, with a wide or narrow cutting edge, etc. Among other things, the industry produces many new products, the purpose of which is sometimes very difficult to guess, let alone in appearance, but also in name.

There are also hygienic and technical requirements for tools - they must be light, convenient and safe.

All known garden tools and equipment can be divided into several groups depending on the work for which they are used. For example, they highlight the tools needed when planning a garden plot; digging and leveling the soil; laying out beds and flower beds; sowing seeds; picking and planting seedlings; watering; hilling; grafting and pruning branches of trees and shrubs, crown formation; harvesting; lawn cutting and grass mowing; pest and disease control.

Tools needed when planning a garden plot

Before starting work on the site, you need to draw up detailed plan, where the location of the main groups of plants that will be planted on the site, outbuildings and other buildings, fences and reservoirs should be noted. A properly developed plan will allow you to achieve good results when growing garden crops and will be indispensable when arranging and designing a garden plot.

To plan the site you will need special measuring tools.

Roulette and ruler

A tape measure is a tool with a flexible bar scale for measuring linear objects. The length of the scale can reach 100 m.

Roulette

Using a tape measure, you can measure the total area of ​​the plot, the area allocated for planting certain crops, the distance between individual beds, flower beds and other parts of the plot. It is recommended to choose the length of the tape measure based on the size of the area: for a small area a standard tape measure 10 m long will be enough, and for large areas you will need a longer tape measure.

The ruler is necessary tool for drawing straight lines on various planes and spatial measurements.

It is convenient to use a ruler when measuring small distances, for example, between separately growing shrubs and flowers, hedge posts, beds, etc.

Ruler

Level

This tool, used to measure slope, is useful when laying water and sewer lines on a site, as well as when installing a drainage system. The level is a wooden or metal block, in the middle of which there is a glass tube filled with water and hermetically sealed. Inside the tube there is a bubble, which, if there is no slope, is located in the middle. The displacement of the bubble in one direction or another indicates the direction of the slope, and its value is determined using a ruler in millimeters per 1 meter of pipe or surface length.

Tools for grafting, pruning and crown shaping

Many gardeners, having planted fruit trees and shrubs, believe that it is enough to water and feed the crops in order for them to grow well and bear fruit. Of course, watering, fertilizing and spraying are very important for plants, but for normal development Pruning and grafting play a significant role. In addition, various operations to form the crown make it possible to regulate the growth of plants and give them a certain shape, which has a positive effect on the appearance of the site.

Timely pruning of garden crops is necessary so that the plants do not become depleted ahead of schedule, it promotes optimal distribution of minerals, abundant annual flowering and fruiting.

Without pruning, plants grow very quickly in the first years and begin to bear fruit relatively early. However, the crown of a tree, developing independently, often grows in width or height over time. In trees and shrubs that have not been pruned, the central part of the crown is exposed, and on the periphery the branches are very dense.

In such a situation, most of the fruits of garden crops are set at the edges of the crown and the fruiting zone with a larger crown diameter sharply decreases. In addition, due to sharp forks, large branches may break off during fruiting. Caring for such trees becomes more complicated, pest and disease control and harvesting become difficult.

The following types of pruning are distinguished:

– formative, giving the crown of a young plant a certain shape;

– regulating (supporting), in which good lighting is achieved in all parts of the crown, ensuring an optimal balance between growth and fruiting;

– rejuvenating, aimed at stimulating the growth and flowering of garden crops;

– thinning, in which small and weak branches are shortened or removed;

– grafting, necessary to create sap flow in the branches of the plant;

– restorative, restoring the ability to grow and bear fruit on frozen and old branches.

In the process of forming the crown and stimulating plant development, they use various ways prunings, which are used both for thin shoots, the thickness of which does not exceed 3–5 mm, and for dead thick branches, the diameter of which can be 80-100 mm.

In addition to pruning branches, many plants require bud cutting and grafting.

For grafting, pruning trees and shrubs and forming hedges, various tools are used: pruning shears, garden shears, hacksaws and others.

Secateurs

Secateurs are garden shears designed for trimming tree branches, thin shoots, forming and thinning the crown of garden crops.

When choosing a pruner, preference should be given to a tool with rubberized handles to protect your hands from calluses. The pruning shears should fit comfortably in your hand, and when folded, there should be no gap between the blades, otherwise the tool will crush the branches without cutting them.

Formation of the crown of an apple tree: on the left - before pruning; right – after trimming

By pressing firmly and sharply on the handles of the pruning shears, a clean, smooth cut is achieved without scuffing the bark on the remaining part of the branch. In this case, the working blade of the tool should rest firmly against the part of the plant stem being cut off.

There are two types of pruning shear design: in the first version, the movable straight blade during operation comes into contact with a fixed blade, which is made of more soft material, and in the second, both the blade and the shear plate have a curved shape.

For cutting flowers and herbaceous perennials, it is better to use small pruning shears with thin blades.

In 1815, in France, a tool called a pruner was first used to prune grape vines. The name comes from the Latin seco, which means “to cut”, “to dissect”.

To cut thick branches, it is best to use pruners equipped with a handle consisting of two parts connected by a gear drive. These pruners are larger than regular ones and therefore more convenient to use.

Long-handled pruners, sometimes called bush shears, are needed for cutting branches that are inaccessible to regular pruners, such as those located in the middle of a bush, as well as when working with thorny bushes.

Shrub pruners can be double-sided or single-sided cutting. In the first case, the support blade has a crescent shape, which allows you to fix and trim a branch with a diameter of up to 50 mm. The groove required to drain the flowing plant sap reduces the contact area cutting edges.

Single-sided shrub pruners are used primarily when pruning hard old branches. The surface area of ​​the support blade eliminates the displacement and rotation of the plant branch being cut relative to the cutting edge of the working blade, which allows cutting branches with a diameter of up to 30 mm.

Secateurs

Quite unusual is the air or, as it is often called, rod pruner, with which gardeners trim high tree branches. Particularly convenient is a pruner with a telescopic handle, with which you can adjust the length of the tool.

Despite the fact that the range of use of various pruners is quite wide, in some cases they have to be replaced with other tools.

Brush cutter

To cut very thick branches and stems, it is preferable to use a tool specially designed for such work - a brush cutter.

Shrubs such as gooseberries, raspberries, and currants have rather thick branches, which are recommended to be trimmed not with pruning shears, but with scissors with long handles, otherwise called a hedge trimmer. This tool is equipped with long, well-sharpened blades and is very convenient for trimming small shoots. Brush cutters can be double-sided or single-sided cutting.

The single-sided cutting brush cutter is equipped with a support blade that reliably holds the cut stems and branches moving along the sharp cutting edge of the working blade. This tool is well suited for cutting hops or ivy.

When working with a brush cutter with a wave-shaped cutting edge, it is necessary to keep in mind that the short length of the bends reduces the likelihood of the branch slipping when trimming, but at the same time makes it more difficult to cut thicker branches of the plant.

If you use double-sided hedge trimmers when trimming such plants, they will crush the leaves.

The cutting edges of a double-sided hedge trimmer can be straight or wavy. Tools with straight edges are used primarily for cutting plant branches whose thickness does not exceed 15 mm. In addition, such a hedge trimmer is used for curly cutting of dense bushes.

Currently, there are hedge trimmer models that have a special notch near the hinge, which reduces the risk of thick twigs and dry branches slipping along the cutting edge.

A hedge trimmer with wavy edges is necessary when cutting branches of garden crops whose thickness does not exceed 10 mm. With this tool, pruning is carried out more accurately than with a tool with straight edges, since the branches do not slide along the cutting edges of the blades. The wave-shaped hedge trimmer is convenient for cutting hedges and low-growing coniferous trees.

Lopper

Instead of pruning shears with extended handles, it is advisable to use a lopper to trim high-lying branches. The tool is attached to a long pole with a diameter of at least 25 mm and is driven using twine. With a lopper, you can trim thick branches of plants without much effort, since it is equipped with a hinged lever mechanism. The thickness of the branches that can be cut depends on the complexity of the mechanism.

Power-driven loppers are in great demand among gardeners. The power mechanism of this tool increases its cutting ability. In specialized stores and garden centers you can purchase contact and flat loppers, the blades of which are made of stainless steel and treated with Teflon, which reduces friction during operation. The handles of such loppers are most often made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide. These tools are lightweight and very easy to use.

The small flat lopper has a curved bottom blade for better grip.

Lopper

A medium-sized power-driven lopper is designed for cutting thick tree branches and seedlings. Its blade is slightly curved, which provides optimal grip on the knot.

A large power-driven lopper is essential for cutting thick branches of trees and shrubs. The lower blade of the lopper is curved for optimal grip on the branch. The medium size power driven contact lopper is very easy to use and allows you to avoid stress during operation. The tool is quite lightweight, which is why it is popular among both amateurs and experienced gardeners.

Garden hacksaw

A garden hacksaw is a saw with one handle designed for cutting branches of garden crops.

Experienced gardeners usually have several hacksaws of different sizes, which are needed to trim branches of different sizes. For beginning amateur gardeners, we recommend one small folding hacksaw and one large one.

Gardeners often have to deal with situations when they need to cut branches whose thickness exceeds 3 cm. This cannot be done with pruning shears, as this can damage the tool. In such cases, the best option is a garden hacksaw, sometimes called a pruning saw. Garden variety Hacksaws differ from carpenter's saws in that they have a curved blade and inclined teeth, which make cutting branches of trees and shrubs easier, and the likelihood of bending and breaking the blade is reduced.

If you follow the correct sequence of pruning a plant branch, you can avoid breaking it off and avoid damage to the tree bark, which contributes to the formation of an even cut that overgrows quite quickly.

Sizes of hacksaws may vary. Large tools make it easy to cut thick branches from garden crops. Small hacksaws allow you to make an even and neat cut.

Manual folding file

When pruning branches whose diameter exceeds 80 mm, it is recommended to use not a garden saw, but an ordinary carpenter's saw with a tooth pitch of no more than 3 mm. This cut turns out to be rougher; the tree bark along its edges has burrs, so it takes longer to overgrow.

Knives

Often, gardeners use various knives to trim branches of trees, shrubs and cut flowers, which must be well sharpened. Garden knives are suitable for trimming live and damaged, but not dead, branches.

Using this tool, you can cut shoots and clean up sections after cutting thick branches with a hacksaw.

Using grafting knives, you can graft lilacs, roses, various fruit trees and shrubs. There are three types of such knives: for grafting cuttings (copulating) with a straight blade, for grafting rootstocks garden plants kidney or eye (budding) with a slightly curved blade and combined for performing both operations.

On the back of the handles of all grafting knives there is an opener, otherwise called a pit, which is a protrusion designed to push the bark apart after the cut.

Budding knives consist of a steel blade and a smooth handle. The blade must be made of high quality steel. Such knives should be sharpened on a fine-grained whetstone, after which the blade should be brought to sharpness on a leather belt.

Every gardener needs to have at least one garden knife, regardless of the fact that pruners and hedge trimmers are used primarily when pruning branches. Using a garden knife, it is easy to smooth out burrs at the cut site, especially if the branch is thick.

Combination knives with two different blades are in greatest demand among gardeners, as they perform the functions of not only budding, but also copulating knives.

A pruning knife is one of the most common garden tools. It has no special purpose and is used for various works: pruning branches of trees and shrubs, preparing cuttings, cutting tree bark for grafting, cutting flowers.

Scissors for cutting cuttings

Scissors

When forming garden crops, a huge role is played by scissors, which are used for cutting, pruning non-lignified thin shoots and other work. Various scissors are used in gardening, the main features of which are convenience and good sharpening.

When trimming a garden hedge, it is recommended to use special garden shears with a sharp blade. With this tool you can cut hard-to-reach branches, since the design of the scissors allows the cutting blades to be installed in three different positions, thereby facilitating the formation of a garden hedge.

In addition, the blades are positioned in such a way that in any of the three positions they are constantly self-sharpening.

Shears with a power drive and a lever are lightweight and are used for trimming hedges. The tool handles are made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide, the ends of the handles are made of plastic, which prevents slipping in the hands, ensuring safety when working with this tool. The cutting ability of such scissors is increased due to stainless steel blades and a power mechanism - a lever.

Gardening scissors

The handles of the lever-driven grass, hedge and shrub shears are made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide. The cutting ability of the tool is increased by the lever. At the same time, the light weight and compactness of the scissors are of no small importance, allowing you to cut plant branches in the most inaccessible places. For greater ease of use, the installation angle of the cutting part can be adjusted within 270°.

To trim the edges of the lawn, you need special edge shears with long handles, which can also be used to level the grass in height.

Lightweight small scissors are recommended for cutting cuttings, pruning shoots of fruit trees, and cutting stems whose thickness does not exceed 10 mm. Serrations located on the support blade of the scissors prevent smooth or wet branches from sliding along it.

Saws

Often, when pruning garden crops, it becomes necessary to use a saw. It is not recommended to use it when cutting small branches of trees and shrubs, since the edge of the cut is often uneven and this negatively affects the growth and fruiting of the crop.

However, for removing large hardened branches and trunk branches, a saw is the optimal tool. To ensure that sawing does not cause much harm to garden crops, only special saws should be used.

The bow saw has a double-sided sharpening and cuts well in two directions. The tool is equipped with “planing” teeth, which increase the cutting ability of the saw regardless of the composition and condition of the wood (wet, dry).

Great importance when carrying out gardening work have the dimensions of the tool. Small devices are much more convenient to use than large ones. Weight does not play such an important role, since it usually does not exceed 1 kg, although individual instruments can weigh more.

The bow saw has a protector to protect the gardener’s fingers while working, a magnetic casing that ensures safe transportation, and a replaceable blade.

When working with a bow saw, you can cut small trunks and thick branches of plants in hard-to-reach places.

Gardeners often use a lightweight folding saw that is equipped with a safety locking latch and finger protection system. The handle of the product is usually made of durable glass fiber reinforced polyamide. The blade of such a saw is made of hardened steel and usually has a length of about 160 mm.

In addition, the folding saw is equipped with a clip made of glass fiber reinforced plastic for attaching the tool to a belt.

Saw

Equipment for digging and leveling soil

In specialized stores you can purchase various gardening tools designed for cultivating the soil. It is best to choose tools that are designed to make the gardener's work as easy as possible and that can reduce the strain on the back and shoulders. The handles of shovels and other tools should be comfortable, suitable in length and thickness.

Tool handles are most often made of varnished wood, less often of durable plastic or steel pipes.

Shovel

The most commonly used tool by gardeners is a shovel, made of durable stainless steel with a thin blade. Shovels are designed for digging up soil, digging holes, etc. They can also be used to perform other work, such as removing garbage. There are several types of shovels used when working in the garden.

Digging with a garden shovel

This lightweight general purpose shovel features a durable handle and a sharpened metal blade. The handle is most often made of aluminum with a rubber coating, and the blade is made of hardened aluminum.

Folding shovels made of hardened boron steel, aluminum and plastic are very convenient and practical. Such shovels are indispensable for various works in a summer cottage and, due to their compactness, do not cause much trouble during transportation.

Telescopic garden shovels are convenient because you can vary the length of their handle, and due to their light weight they do not create inconvenience during transportation. The blades of such shovels are usually made of durable boron-containing steel, and the angle of inclination of the handle is 13°. Using this tool you can cut off plant roots and form lawns.

Shovel

To dig up the soil, it is best to use large bayonet shovels. Thanks to the pointed shape of the blade, such shovels easily penetrate to great depths and turn over layers of soil.

Bayonet shovel

Heavy soil attachment

A shovel is good for preparing soil mixtures, applying organic fertilizers or other work related to bulk solids.

Rake

A rake is a metal attachment with teeth arranged at right angles, attached to a handle. The tool is used when cutting beds in a garden plot, removing leaves and debris, uniformly distributing fertilizers over the soil surface and other work. In specialized stores and garden centers you can find the most various types rake.

Leveling the soil with a rake

Rakes with replaceable attachments of various shapes are very practical. Typically, the handle of such rakes is made of lightweight aluminum, and the attachments are made of durable plastic. The advantage of this tool is that the plastic attachments are not susceptible to rust when in contact with wet grass or soil, but the main disadvantage is that they are less durable compared to metal rakes.

Rake

Depending on the design, the purpose of the rake varies. The most common rake has 11 short, strong teeth, used for working the ground and raking up grass and leaves.

The leaf rake has 25 long, frequently spaced, springy teeth that provide efficient harvesting.

The small leaf rake has 7 long springy teeth. This tool is useful for raking leaves in hard-to-reach places, between tall plants and under bushes.

The large leaf rake has 25 curved teeth to prevent branches from getting caught in the rake. They are very convenient when working on large areas.

Pitchfork

A fork is a steel attachment with long, straight, sharp teeth, mounted on a handle. This tool is used to loosen the soil after digging. In addition, forks are also used for other types of work, such as stacking hay or straw.

Recently, sharp and durable 4-prong telescopic garden forks have been introduced, perfect for working in areas with hard, rocky soil. The bending angle of the handle is 13°.

Pitchfork

Scoops

A useful auxiliary tool when working in the garden is a shovel, which is a small shovel with a shortened handle and curved sides.

Trowel

Currently, you can buy a variety of scoops made from glass fiber reinforced polyamide in garden centers that can withstand temperatures of 40-150 °C. This tool is durable, easy to clean from dirt, the edges of the blade have a rounded shape, which reduces the likelihood of damage to plant roots. If necessary, the blade can be sharpened.

Rollers

A roller is a tool consisting of a roller of various widths and shapes and a handle attached to it. This device is used to cultivate the soil surface. Rolling helps to increase moisture permeability and accelerates the decomposition of organic fertilizers. Smooth rollers are used to compact and level too loose soil, and ringed and ribbed rollers are used to easily mix the top layers of soil and improve its structure before sowing.

Harrows

Harrows are tools used for pre-sowing tillage and come in several types. Conventional harrows, which are used for harrowing, that is, loosening and mixing the top layers of soil, have two varieties - tooth and disk. In the most common tooth harrows, the elements loosening the soil are sharp teeth, while in disk harrows they are replaced by disks with a diameter of 4–5 cm.

For scouring - leveling the soil surface and crushing lumps - draggers of various designs and trains are used. These devices spray the soil less than harrows and allow the best way prepare the area for sowing.

Cultivators

Mechanical tools occupy a special place among gardening tools. Mechanisms for tillage, depending on the power of the motor and the number of functions performed, are divided into three classes: light, medium and heavy. Important characteristic These mechanisms also include the size of the area covered and the depth of tillage.

Motor cultivators can run on gasoline or electricity. The former are safer; they can be used at a considerable distance from the garden house. Electric cultivators are more environmentally friendly, but their main disadvantage is that the length of the wire limits the possibilities of using the devices.

Light motor cultivators are relatively inexpensive, but have a short engine life and are often equipped with a small number of attachments. This class also includes motor rippers - units for hilling, weeding and loosening rows - and rotary cutters suitable for surface tillage (to a depth of 10–15 cm).

Light units include cultivators with a capacity of 2–4 liters. With. and a small engine size. They are suitable for cultivating small areas of soil (6-10 acres). The working width is 30–80 cm, the processing depth is 20–25 cm. The weight of such cultivators is on average 10–25 kg, so their use does not require great physical force.

Middle-class units have a 4.5–8 liter engine. pp., the working width of the surface to be treated is 50–80 cm, they weigh 70–80 kg. They have higher productivity and are designed for processing fairly large areas - from 10 to 30 acres. Such machines are often equipped with various devices for cultivating the soil: a plow, hiller, hay mower, snow blower, etc. Additional equipment can be purchased separately, depending on the need on the farm. Heavy equipment is intended for professional use in large farms. It can be used for almost all types of gardening work, as well as for transporting goods, chopping grass and household waste, removing snow and much more. The engine power of heavy walk-behind tractors averages 14–16 hp. With.

Cultivators weighing 9 kg cultivate a surface 23 cm wide. These units operate on a mixture of AI-95 gasoline and oil. Serpentine cutters are suitable for processing hard soil.

Motor cultivator

Such mechanisms are equipped with several attachments that allow you to perform various operations: plowing, cultivating, weeding, hilling, aeration, pruning plants, cleaning paths, trimming bushes, etc.

Cultivators weighing 14.5 kg cultivate a surface 30 cm wide. The engine power is 2.5 liters. With. AI-92 gasoline is used as fuel. These units are equipped with prefabricated cutters and a folding steering wheel. They are mainly used for loosening, weeding, and aerating the soil.

Cultivators weighing 35 kg cultivate a surface 52 cm wide. The engine power is 2.4 liters. With. These cultivators are equipped with a front wheel for easy transportation. The steering wheel is equipped with a mechanism that allows you to adjust its height. Attachments help to perform many agricultural jobs.

Cultivators weighing 43 kg cultivate a surface 65 cm wide. The engine power is 4 liters. With. These models are equipped with attachments and a comfortable steering wheel, adjustable vertically and horizontally.

The 75 mm wide manual mini-cultivator can be used on any area of ​​land. This tool is characterized by increased strength, does not bend when digging up excessively dry soil, and is convenient in that its use does not require gasoline or any other source of energy.

Walk-behind tractors

The use of walk-behind tractors greatly facilitates the work of a gardener, especially if it is necessary to cultivate large plots of land. They can be used for a range of gardening tasks: digging up the soil, loosening, hilling, killing weeds, applying fertilizers, etc. Currently, there are models on sale that perform more than 30 operations thanks to the various attachments included in the kit.

When choosing walk-behind tractors and walk-behind cultivators, first of all you need to determine the volume and types of work that you intend to carry out on your site. Lightweight walk-behind tractors are well suited for row-spacing processing, but are characterized by low productivity. Motoblocks of the middle and heavy class have a higher service life and a larger working width. For example, a walk-behind tractor weighing 64 kg is equipped with a 5.5 liter engine. With. This unit is multifunctional, equipped with a power take-off shaft and a towbar for attaching a mower, snow cutter, etc.

Walk-behind tractor

Imported motor cultivators and walk-behind tractors run on AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline; for domestic ones, you can use the cheaper AI-76.

Small-sized tractors make it possible to easily cultivate soil over large areas. Modern models are highly maneuverable and small in size, which allows them to be used for work in the garden, vegetable garden, and farm.

When purchasing walk-behind tractors and other equipment, you should keep in mind that the higher the engine power, the more expensive the unit. Domestic agricultural machinery is cheaper and it is easier to find spare parts for them, but imported walk-behind tractors from well-known companies are more convenient to use and are often of higher quality.

Choppers

A hoe is a tool consisting of a metal attachment with teeth attached to a long handle. This tool is indispensable when working in the garden. There are several types of hoes. Their length can vary from 25 to 40 cm; There can be 2 or 3 teeth. The shape of the nozzle can be rectangular or triangular.

Equipment for setting up beds and flower beds

Laying out flower beds and creating beds on the site should be started only after large plants have been planted - fruit and berry and ornamental trees and shrubs. For this you will need rakes, forks, hoes, rippers and other tools.

Device for marking beds

Ripper

A ripper, or, as gardeners often call it, a scratch rake, is used when loosening row spacing in beds with vegetable or flower crops. The tool consists of a nozzle with long sharp teeth, made of high-strength steel and a shortened wooden handle.

Ripper

Equipment required for sowing seeds

To sow seeds, you will need special containers in which to grow seedlings, pegs, garden cords, planting hoes and seeders of various designs.

Containers for seedlings

Not all seeds can be sown in the soil right away. Many heat-loving crops do not tolerate spring cold, and some plants require quite a long time to germinate, so it is recommended to sow the seeds of such crops in boxes, pots and containers in advance, at a time suitable for each plant.

The seeds are sown first in wide, low boxes, and some time after the shoots appear, the sprouts are transplanted into separate containers or larger containers. Seedlings are usually transplanted into open ground in late spring - early summer, depending on the characteristics of each plant.

Pots up to 10 cm high, no more than 98 mm in diameter, and with a capacity of about 0.35 liters are considered to be the most suitable for growing seedlings.

Pots for seedlings

Pegs and garden cord

For shallow planting of seeds when sowing them directly into the soil, usually no equipment is required, and if the seeds need to be planted at a significant depth, gardeners use a peg with marks at different levels.

With the help of such a peg, a depression is made in the ground into which the seeds are planted.

The cord is used when sowing to create even rows of equal length. The cord is tied to two pegs dug into the ground, secured 1–2 cm above the soil level, and seeds are sown or seedlings are planted along the resulting line.

Fork and planting hoe

When planting plants, you can use a special fork, which looks like a ripper. The width of the fork is approximately 8 cm. The tool is equipped with four teeth that level the soil well.

Manual fork

The planting hoe is used to create holes for seedlings. The tool looks like an ordinary hoe.

To plant bulbs, many gardeners use a special device that makes labor easier and ensures even distribution of planting bulbs in the garden bed.

Device for transplanting bulbs and seedlings

Bulb planting device

Flat cutter

A flat cutter is a tool with a metal hook-shaped attachment attached to a short handle. The most common is the Fokin flat cutter, used for loosening and simultaneous weeding of the soil.

Flat cutter

Aerator

An aerator is a device for artificially saturating the soil with air in order to quickly oxidize the organic substances contained in it. This tool can be used both to supply plant roots with oxygen and to remove small weeds before sowing seeds. An aerator is an indispensable tool for lawn care, as it prevents the grass from becoming tangled and the top layer of soil from hardening.

For large areas, you can use a gasoline-powered aerator.

Soil aeration device

Equipment for hilling

Hilling is the process of rolling loose, damp soil onto the bottom of the plant using the necessary gardening tools. Hilling improves root development and protects plants from frost.

For hilling you need a hoe, a hoe, and a hiller.

Hoe

A hoe is a hand-held garden tool designed for loosening soil and consisting of a long handle and an attached tip, most often made of high-strength steel.

Hoe

The tool can be used for inter-row cultivation, loosening the soil, cutting weeds, selecting seedlings and hilling potatoes and celery. The large hoe is equipped with a special attachment measuring 16.5 x 10 cm, which ensures ease of use, and a handle 1.5 m long.

The gardener is assisted in his work by a 1.3 m long double-sided hoe, a semicircular hoe and a hoe with wooden handle, equipped with a nozzle measuring 16 x 9 cm and a handle 1.2 m long.

Often used in garden plots are combined hoes with straight and sharp attachments, equipped with a weeder.

The onion hoe is equipped with a blade 7–8 cm wide and is intended for inter-row cultivation during the germination period.

A cat hoe with three or five teeth is used for inter-row loosening and removing weeds.

Hiller and weeder

A hiller is used for making furrows and hilling. It must be adjusted depending on the width of the furrow and self-deepening during operation. The latter property allows you to reduce physical effort when cultivating the soil. Depending on the number of furrows processed, hillers are divided into single and double.

A cultivator and weeder are used for weeding between rows. The latter device allows you to remove weeds without damaging crop plants. Additionally, you can purchase the following devices: grouser weeders and hillers, weeders for processing row spacing, protective discs.

Seeders

Seeders are used to simplify sowing work if it is necessary to sow large areas. There are several types of seeders.

A manual lawn seeder is a hopper equipped with a handle. It is suitable for working on flat areas of the garden; it is very good to use for sowing medium-sized lawns. By rotating the handle, you can evenly distribute the seeds. The seeder can also be used to apply fertilizers to the soil.

The lawn seeder on wheels is designed for sowing large areas of lawns. The seed hopper for such a seeder can have a volume of up to 12 liters. The hopper is equipped with two wheels and a handle. A special key allows you to adjust the seeding density. A lawn seeder can also be used to apply fertilizer.

Scoop

To plant seedlings in open ground, as well as to transplant perennials to a new place, you can use a scoop with a short handle, which can be easily sharpened if necessary. The scoop allows you to carry plants along with a lump of earth and plant them in a prepared place without damaging the roots and stems.

Methods of watering garden plots

Gardeners use various irrigation methods on their plots. Surface irrigation is used to flush saline soils. Thanks to this method of irrigation, a supply of moisture is created in the soil, which is most important for regions with hot climates.

In order to carry out surface watering, the garden area should be laid metal pipeline. The main pipe with the largest diameter must be placed across the slope of the site.

Pipes of smaller diameter should be laid in the middle of the row spacing, and the branches should be placed in bowls, holes, checks.

The pipes must be connected by autogenous welding. To regulate the flow of water, taps should be installed further from the pipe connection.

Watering in ring holes and bowls

Irrigation in ring holes and bowls is used in gardens located on horizontal ledges and slopes. This type of irrigation involves watering each tree. In addition, it is recommended to carry it out in areas where garden crops are planted in no particular order.

Preparing the garden for watering in ring holes and bowls is done using a hoe and shovel. In this case, the size of the holes and bowls should correspond to the crown of the tree.

To water in bowls, you need to dig a hole with a diameter of 2–4 m around each tree, and then distribute loose soil around the circumference of the resulting depression.

Watering in bowls has a number of disadvantages, since it disrupts the structure of the soil and causes severe compaction, deteriorates the air supply to the roots of plants, and requires a lot of manual labor.

To carry out ring-hole irrigation, it is necessary to dig a ring ditch 0.3–0.4 m deep and up to 2 m wide around each tree, then fill it with water in several steps.

Watering by checks

Irrigation by checks involves watering each tree. In this case, you need to dig square holes 30–35 cm deep on four sides and fill them with water in several stages.

The disadvantage of watering by checks is uneven watering of the garden area.

Irrigation in furrows

Furrow irrigation is the most advanced and widespread of all irrigation methods, since in this case the garden is evenly irrigated and water is used sparingly.

For such irrigation, you should lay parallel furrows along the area with a slight slope, and then fill them with water in several stages.

In order not to damage the roots of plants in the garden, it is recommended to cut furrows 15 cm deep at a distance of 70–80 cm from each other.

Devices for watering garden plots

All plants, without exception, need timely watering, so the site must be equipped with a water supply system.

Watering can

The simplest and most common tool designed for watering plants is a watering can. Watering cans sold in specialty stores can be made of stainless steel or durable molded plastic. Plastic watering cans are much more convenient than metal ones, since they weigh much less and therefore do not require significant physical effort when using them. Often, watering cans come with various attachments, with which you can adjust the thickness of the water stream and choose the spray method.

The nozzles must be tightly attached to the spout of the watering can, since if they are not firmly fixed, they can break off during watering and damage the plants.

Using a watering can you can not only water, but also add liquid fertilizers and herbicides. For this purpose, it is best to use a special nozzle in the form of a rod with small holes.

The disadvantage of this device is that its use is quite labor-intensive, and it is advisable to use a watering can only in small areas.

Watering from a watering can

Hose

For watering plants in large and medium-sized areas, hoses of various lengths and diameters are indispensable. A regular hose is a flexible tube made of several layers of rubberized material and coated inside and outside with a layer of rubber. In addition to rubber, there are plastic hoses.

Hoses are distinguished:

– depending on the material from which they are made (rubber, elastomer, thermoplastic, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, etc.);

– depending on technical characteristics (low-pressure and high-pressure);

- depending on the diameter of the section.

When choosing a hose for your garden plot, first of all you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Service life. It can range from 1 to 15 years and depends on the material.

2. Ease of use. The hose must be flexible and elastic, easy to rewind and not twist. It should be supplied with fittings for connecting to the water supply and a variety of nozzles for watering.

3. Wear resistance. The hose must have high strength, resistance to mechanical damage, and maintain elasticity when bending.

IN Lately Hoses made of polymer materials are popular among gardeners. They are more durable than rubber ones. Reinforced hoses are also produced that retain their shape and are resistant to changes in water pressure and mechanical stress.

garden hose

To spray water during irrigation, you can use special hoses, inside of which there are three semi-cylindrical channels mounted on a plastic base. They allow you to use water more economically.

It is not recommended to use corrugated hoses for irrigation, as mineral and organic deposits quickly accumulate in them, especially when using water from natural reservoirs. In addition, damage quickly appears in their walls, through which water flows out.

Porous hoses are used for watering plants with a shallow root system. They are laid next to beds and flower borders. Water enters the soil gradually, which not only saves it, but also prevents soil erosion.

If the garden plot is large, you will need long hoses. For ease of use, they are equipped with reels with a handle that makes it easy to fold the hose if necessary. The reels can be equipped with a trolley and a through-flow system that allows the hose to be used in a coiled state.

On a large garden plot, it is convenient to lay several stationary pipes with taps to which you can attach a piece of hose. Pipes can be either metal or plastic. The latter are preferable because they do not require welding to connect to each other. They are made from modern high-tech materials that can withstand temperature changes and can be used for a long time. outdoors. Instead of plastic pipes, you can use durable plastic hoses of suitable diameter.

Hoses are also used for constructing drainage systems in garden plots. Typically, corrugated hoses with a smooth inner surface and holes in the walls are used for this purpose. Drainage hoses for sandy soils are equipped with a textile cover, and hoses for clay soils are equipped with a surface filter made of coconut fiber.

Water pumps and sprinklers

Pumps are needed at a summer cottage to draw water from open reservoirs and ensure the operation of sprinklers and sprinklers. Pumps can have various modifications. Their main technical characteristics are:

– power;

– suction height;

– productivity.

Pumps are either submersible or suction.

Suction pumps are used to extract water from wells or wells up to 7 m deep. They can be installed in a suitable location by lowering the suction hose into the water. Water supply starts automatically when the tap is opened.

Submersible pumps are used for wells deeper than 8 m. They consist of a membrane pressure tank, a pressure pipe, a valve, a pressure gauge to maintain constant water pressure, a shut-off valve, a motor and a control device. Diaphragm tank allows you to maintain a water supply. The pump turns on automatically when the tank is empty. Since frequent switching on and off of the pump leads to rapid wear and tear, it is recommended to use large-capacity tanks.

For small garden plots, it is better to purchase a low-power pump; it consumes less electricity and costs less. More powerful pumps are relatively expensive, but you cannot do without them if there is a significant water consumption.

Pump performance affects the water pressure in the pipes and should not be less than 600 l/h.

It is recommended to settle the water used for the automatic irrigation system, for which it is necessary to purchase special containers. If there is a small reservoir or pond on the garden plot from which you can take water, then it is not necessary to defend it. If funds allow, you can purchase special filters that purify water not only from large mechanical particles, but also from metal salts dissolved in it.

Large pumps are designed to be multifunctional and are sold in garden centers complete with a set of additional accessories. Pump power varies between 450-7000 l/h.

Such pumps are equipped with a filter for water purification, which avoids additional costs for purchasing separate filters. Purified water has a beneficial effect on the growth and flowering of garden crops.

Pump motors, thanks to computer modeling of the magnetic circuit, have a long service life, and the quality of operation of these units is one of the highest.

There are pumps with special fuses that eliminate the possibility of damage in the event of an unexpected blockage of the pump.

Pumps with a ceramic axis and high-strength metal bearings have the longest service life. To install on uneven surfaces soils, pumps with a low center of gravity are best suited.

Pumps can be used not only for installing an irrigation system, but also for decorative design of the site. Low-power pumps are used to create streams, waterfalls, cascades, etc.

Water gun and sprayer

Water pistols and sprayers are indispensable in small garden plots, as they ensure uniform watering of all garden crops.

The water gun has a lever and setting that regulates the flow of water in a flat or cone-shaped stream.

Sprayers are equipped with tanks of various capacities and allow for fine-drip watering of plants and their spraying.

Plastic bottle sprayer

Spray nozzle

Automatic watering systems

To make the work of gardeners easier modern manufacturers Garden tools have developed a variety of automatic watering systems that allow you to use water economically and constantly maintain the desired level of soil moisture. The system is turned on and off using timers, which can be programmed for different times, intensity and duration of watering.

Automatic irrigation systems can be divided into 3 groups: drip irrigation hoses, rotary and sector watering heads.

For root irrigation of garden crops, it is recommended to use drip irrigation hoses, which do not require complex installation and provide economical targeted irrigation of garden crops.

The range of action of sector watering heads is small (up to 1.5 m), but they are quite decorative, especially in combination with lighting, and give the irrigated area an interesting look.

Pulsating sprinklers and sprinklers are popular among experienced and novice gardeners.

Some models are equipped with a choice of standard or fine water spray and continuous operation motors. The spray rod is equipped with 10–15 holes. The covered area is approximately 180 m2.

The great thing about watering heads is that they are invisible when not in use. During watering, these devices appear from the ground and work for a given time.

More advanced models are equipped with a spray rod with a larger number of holes. Such sprinklers can be installed in areas whose area exceeds 200 m2.

Sprinkler

For example, the Queen model of the sprinkler is equipped with 20 brass nozzles and provides improved spray direction and a larger covered area (260 m2). Combined pulsator-sprinklers differ from conventional ones in that, in addition to spraying water, they can provide a different irrigation rhythm.

The sprayer design includes a plastic cylinder and a pulsator with holes. Sprinklers of this type are recommended to be installed in areas with an area of ​​at least 230 square meters. m2.

More powerful combined pulsator-sprinklers, the covered area of ​​which exceeds 320 m2, are equipped with more holes, which provides more precise watering. Five small holes on the back of the cylinder allow you to choose the watering rate.

The spike sprinkler provides circular watering with fine sprays and is ideal for use in small areas.

The rotating sprinkler is designed for gardening at low water pressure.

The rotating spike sprinkler provides watering using a rotating nozzle. Large splashes cover quite large areas. A static sprinkler waters specific areas of the garden with fine jets of water.

The sprinkler with scale is multifunctional. This is a non-rotating skid sprinkler that covers square, rectangular, circular and semicircular areas of the garden, the watering mode of which can be selected using a graduated scale located on the face of the sprinkler.

The adjustable rotating sprinkler is a skid version equipped with three nozzles, each of which is adjustable to the type of spray and the garden area to be covered. The nozzles can be adjusted to produce medium to coarse sprays. The sprinkler is recommended for use in large garden areas. A distinctive feature of this device is a rotating head that concentrates the jet. The sprinkler evenly covers a large circular area of ​​the garden with a fine spray.

Spike and tee pulsating sprinklers have an additional spike stuck into the ground or a three-legged tee base. For stability during operation, it is recommended to fill the tee with water.

The spike pulsator is equipped with a circular plastic sprinkler on a spike base.

The adjustable spike pulsator is made of plastic, equipped with a circular and semicircular sprinkler on a spike base.

The adjustable tee pulsator is equipped with circular and semicircular spray arms that ensure precise direction of the jet. The pulsator is installed on a plastic base.

The Rotating Tripod Sprinkler is mounted on a tripod and features a rotating rod nozzle with adjustable nozzles to provide all-round coverage of the garden area with fine, medium and coarse sprays.

The adjustable tripod pulsator has a metal tripod and is perfect for watering tall plants. The metal pulsator sprinkler head is adjustable for circular and semi-circular coverage of the garden area.

The adjustable metal tripod with built-in male connection has a wide base, which ensures maximum stability of the device when used on uneven ground surfaces.

Sprinklers

A sprinkler is an installation designed for drip irrigation of large garden areas. There are various models of sprinklers.

Rectangular sprinklers are equipped with a device that is programmable to set the range and width of the irrigated area. The sprinkler has 21 nozzles, 10 of which are switchable.

The irrigation area of ​​this device varies between 45-325 m2. The maximum width of the irrigated area is 17 m.

The pulse sprinkler is a programmable device that is equipped with folding stabilizers, and its operating range varies between 5-13 m.

Circular sprinklers are equipped with nozzles with adjustable heads. The devices are suitable for watering an area of ​​up to 130 m2. The diameter of the watered circle is 13 m.

A small sprinkler is used mainly in small garden plots. Its use saves time and makes the gardener’s work easier. The sprinkler is installed on a piece dug into the ground iron pipe, the length of which does not exceed 1 m, and is connected to a water hose near the soil surface.

The Segner Wheel sprinkler consists of a horizontal tube with two spray heads at the ends and a short vertical tube connecting the horizontal tube with a water supply hose.

During operation of the sprinkler, water is sprayed from a rotating tube over several meters.

The “Snail” sprinkler is equipped with a hose, which supplies water to the nozzle through a pipe tangentially. Jets of water, taking the shape of an umbrella, irrigate an area within a radius of 1–2 m.

After watering one piece of land, the sprinkler system is moved to another. In addition, fine aerosol irrigation can be used. It is used under climatic conditions unfavorable for plants, for example during droughts and hot winds.

Harvesting equipment

One of the final stages of work in the garden is harvesting. There are various devices that make it easier for the gardener to pick ripe vegetables, berries and fruits.

Many specialty stores sell a fruit picking basket made of cotton in addition to a lopper. It attaches quickly and easily to the lopper. With the help of such a basket, fruit picking is simplified and the fruits are not damaged. The compact shape of the basket allows you to work in hard-to-reach places, among densely overgrown branches of trees and shrubs.

To dig up root crops, you can use a plow or potato digger, which is more preferable because it does not damage the tubers.

Many gardeners harvest in buckets, fruit collectors, and special boxes and buckets designed for collecting berries.

Bucket

Equipment for mowing lawns and grass

Currently, many owners of gardens and summer cottages are striving to create lawns on their property that delight the eye with fresh green grass. Keeping your lawn in order is not difficult if you have a good lawn mower on your property. There are many companies offering a variety of lawn mowers for both experienced and novice gardeners to choose from.

Many foreign companies producing agricultural equipment represent Russian market a huge number of models of electric and gasoline lawn mowers, as well as electric and gasoline trimmers.

Lawnmowers

A lawn mower is a unit designed for cutting grass on lawns, ensuring an even cut of the grass and its equal length. There are many different models of lawn mowers from which every gardener can choose the right one.

Electric lawn mowers are the most popular among Russian gardeners. Most often, such models have an 800 W motor. The volume of the grass collection container can be 25 liters. After working with such a lawn mower, you just need to shake out the cut grass.

Lawnmower

The body of electric lawn mowers is made of high-strength plastic and ensures long-lasting operation. A metal blade can mow a path up to 35 cm wide in one pass. In addition, when working with such a lawn mower, you can choose one of several cutting height options. Lawn mowers are equipped with double protection against electric current and an accidental start blocker, which eliminates the occurrence of any troubles during operation.

To mow a lawn with an area of ​​up to 800 m2, you can use more powerful models of lawn mowers, the working width of which is 43 and 47 cm. These units are equipped with a steel body.

Using a multifunctional lawn mower with an automatic transmission allows you to achieve ideal results when cutting and collecting grass. The automatic transmission selects the speed of the mower regardless of its engine speed.

In addition, these lawn mowers can be equipped with an electric start system and a mulching system, which allows you to mow and fertilize the lawn at the same time.

Lawn mowers with a solid aluminum body are highly durable. It is best to choose models with knives made of solid spring steel and a multi-stage handle adjustment system.

The built-in grass catcher full indicator is able to notify the gardener in time about the necessary cleaning.

Lawn mowers with a gasoline engine are indispensable in garden plots remote from the city, where there is no electricity, as well as in large areas. The average engine power of such lawn mowers is 3.5 liters. pp., thanks to which they can be used for mowing lawns with an area of ​​more than 800 m2.

Gasoline lawn mowers have a metal body, a four-stroke engine and grass collectors with a capacity of up to 70 liters; their working width varies from 47 to 53 cm.

Increasingly popular in last years They use mini-tractor lawn mowers, which can be used to move in any direction, mowing the grass.

Braids

A scythe is the most common tool used for cutting grass. Along with traditional scythes, equipped with sharp cutting blades attached to a long handle, there are more advanced models of this tool.

Convenient electric motorized scythes, which have recently appeared on the Russian market, are in increasing demand among gardeners.

Scythe

Scythes are primarily used for finishing work in the garden and for mowing overgrown grass in areas inaccessible to lawn mowers. With the help of motorized scythes, it is possible to finalize lawns along the edges of walls, paths, houses, fences, shrubs and around flower beds.

The motorized scythe can be adjusted in height depending on the height of the user. In addition, the scythe handle rotates 180° and the head rotates 45°, which allows you to cut grass vertically along the edge of the lawn.

A cordless motorized scythe has an advantage over an electric one, which is that it can be operated far from a power source. In addition, when mowing grass with a battery-powered scythe, the electric cable does not interfere.

The handle of this scythe is adjustable in height and length, rotating 180°. The 45° scythe head allows you to work in hard-to-reach areas. You can increase the operating time of the scythe with an additional replaceable battery.

The high-power electric scythe is lightweight and suitable for cutting grass in small areas. This braid is indispensable when decorating the edges of lawns and edging paths. Using a high-power electric scythe, you can mow grass near fences, house walls and other obstacles without any additional effort.

A distinctive feature of such a scythe is that it does not create much noise during operation and does not require additional maintenance.

High-power electric scythes are equipped with a cable length limiter, which prevents it from being disconnected from the device, and a device for protecting the motor, which ensures safety during operation under high loads. In addition, with such scythes, the position of the handle can be adjusted in accordance with the height of the user and the characteristics of the mowing process. In most cases, braids have a protective visor that meets safety standards. The shape of the scythe allows it to take a stable position on the ground. The scythe threads, made of synthetics, cut the grass evenly and without difficulty.

When working in narrow, hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use a trimmer carried on your back. This device is quite economical and convenient to use.

As additional equipment, the lawn mowers are supplied with lubricant for felt seals, a 4-tooth metal blade with a diameter of 230 mm, a spool of fishing line with semi-automatic feed, and a fishing line with a diameter of 2.4 m and a length of 15 m.

Mini lawn tractor

A specially designed mini-tractor will help make the gardener’s work as easy as possible when mowing large areas of lawns, providing fast and even grass mowing.

The most common model of mini-lawn tractor, weighing 185 kg, processes a surface 72 cm wide in one pass. The engine power is 10.5 liters. With. The model is equipped with counter blades, with which the grass is cut, and a 170 liter grass catcher, which is emptied using a hydraulic device. The mini-tractor is designed for caring for large lawns.

Chopper

The garden shredder is designed for chopping leaves and branches when pruning trees and shrubs and grass when mowing the lawn. This device produces compost and mulch from waste cuttings.

The shredder is equipped with a multifunctional gear wheel, a rotating chip blade, a blade blade and an aluminum shear plate. These devices cut branches into chips and shred leaves and grass.

To obtain compost, you need to mix 2/3 nitrogen-containing green waste and 1/3 carbonaceous wood waste. It is recommended to keep the mixture in a place protected from excess moisture and drying out. To obtain high-quality fertilizer, the mass needs contact with the soil. This turns organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.

The chopper has a funnel, which makes it possible to work with a reduced noise level. The simple design of the rotating knives and reliable protection against improper installation allow you to grind garden material 100%

Long service life garden shredder and the reliability of its operation is ensured by the materials used in its manufacture that are corrosion-resistant and weather-resistant. In addition, the units are equipped with an electromechanical safety interlock and a phase switch, which complies with the basic safety rules when working with a chopper.

Large wheels make it easier to transport the unit and ensure its stable position during operation.

Trimmers

If the garden area is small, it is not necessary to purchase a lawn mower. A trimmer can replace it. This device consists of a rod with a cutting head attached to the end, inside of which there is a reel with a cord (special fishing line) wound around it. Before work, one or two pieces of fishing line are pulled out of the reel required length(depending on the trimmer model), which are secured with clamps. The motor of the device sets the cord in motion, resulting in a kind of sharp knife rotating at a speed of 25 m/s.

The trimmer easily cuts grass, green shoots of garden plants and fruit bushes. The width of the treated surface is 23–40 cm, which allows you to mow grass between rows and hard-to-reach areas of the garden.

The cutting head can be rotated at an angle of 90°, making the trimmer suitable for cutting slopes and leveling curbs. Some trimmer models use additional attachments made of durable plastic or metal instead of fishing line. These knives are convenient for cutting thick shoots and stems, as well as branches with a diameter of up to 0.5 cm.

Trimmers weigh from 3 to 8 kg and are equipped with a comfortable telescopic handle and shoulder straps.

Electric trimmers with top position engine can be used when mowing wet grass. The trimmer power is 1000 W, the cutting head makes 8500 revolutions per minute. Working width – 37 cm.

Distinctive qualities of electric trimmers are vibration protection and protection of the engine from overheating.

It should be noted that trimmers are safe to use. In case of accidental contact with hard obstacles (stones, stumps, metal pipes), the cord simply breaks.

Trimmer engines can run on electricity or gasoline. Electric motors have a power from 0.22 to 1.1 kW. They are located in the cutting head above the reel (in compact lightweight models) or on the handle of the device. Please note that trimmers with a low electric motor cannot be used to work with wet grass.

Gasoline engines for trimmers can have a volume of 20–50 cm3 and a power of 0.7–2.6 liters. With. The fuel for them is a mixture of gasoline and engine oil. Special additives and catalysts can reduce the level of emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere.

In addition to all of the above, you can attach blade or rotary mowers to the walk-behind tractor to care for the lawn and mow the above-ground parts of plants. They must be equipped with a device that regulates the height of the grass cut. Rotary mowers are suitable for processing large areas with a flat surface; blade mowers can be used on slopes.

Cleaning accessories

After autumn leaves fall, tree trimming, shrub trimming, grass mowing and other work, there is often a lot of garbage and unnecessary waste left on the site, which clutters the garden and spoils its appearance. Using various devices, you can make it easier and faster to clear the area of ​​debris.

A garden vacuum cleaner can be a great help in cleaning the garden. This device has great power, light weight and operates almost silently.

Using a garden vacuum cleaner, you can remove leaves, remaining mown grass, fallen pine needles, light debris and even snow. The device is equipped with a large, durable garbage bag, which is usually zippered, making it easier to empty the garbage.

When removing large waste from the site (cut branches, scraps of boards, etc.), it is recommended to use a wooden or steel wheelbarrow. To transport cargo weighing 300–500 kg, you can use a trolley attached to a walk-behind tractor.

Garden wheelbarrow

Pest control methods

There are 4 main methods of pest control: agrotechnical, mechanical, chemical and biological.

Agrotechnical method

The agrotechnical method of combating pests and diseases consists mainly of preventing their occurrence. With the help of various measures, the resistance of plants to adverse environmental factors increases.

The choice of soil plays a significant role in growing plants. It should be remembered that in each region the composition of the soil is different, in addition, the quality of the soil on the site is determined by many factors: nutritional value, duration of use, location of groundwater. All these indicators should be taken into account when planting a garden, then the plants will be healthy and produce a good harvest.

Before planting, it is necessary to determine the level of groundwater. If groundwater is located close to the soil surface, it is not recommended to grow plants with a deep, powerful root system in the area, as they will freeze.

Experts recommend alternating garden crops on the site, as this prevents the occurrence of many plant diseases. In addition, the timing of planting in open ground plays a big role in the stability of plants. Plants planted ahead of time are usually weaker and more often affected by pests.

Increased resistance of plants to pests largely depends on proper and timely care, application of necessary fertilizers and loosening of the soil.

Some pests switch to cultivated plants from weeds, so it is necessary to promptly weed the area, remove fallen leaves, mown grass and other plant waste.

If, despite the agrotechnical measures taken, garden crops are still damaged by insects, then in this case it is recommended to use mechanical, chemical or biological methods of pest control.

Mechanical method

The mechanical method of pest control involves the direct destruction of eggs, larvae and adult insects.

At the same time, various measures are carried out: they remove insects from the branches and leaves of garden crops, destroy winter masonry and spider nests, and use hunting belts.

Many gardeners place special traps in their garden plots to prevent rodents and rats from entering the garden.

The most effective method of mechanical pest control is combined with the use of other methods.

Chemical method

The chemical method of controlling pests and diseases is used when other means have not brought the desired result or if the pests have spread throughout the area.

The following chemicals are used:

– insecticides – preparations intended to kill insects;

– fungicides – drugs necessary to combat viral and fungal infections;

– acaricides – drugs that prevent the appearance of ticks in the garden;

– nematicides – preparations intended to kill nematodes;

– molluscicides – preparations that prevent the appearance of slugs in the garden;

– zoocides – preparations intended to kill rodents;

– herbicides are preparations used to control weeds.

In addition, drugs are divided according to the degree of impact on pests into intestinal, which contribute to their poisoning and death, and contact, which causes paralysis of the nervous system and cessation of breathing in rodents and insects.

At chemically pest control, it is necessary to accurately calculate the amount of the drug used and ensure that the product used is evenly distributed on the branches and leaves of the plants.

You should not use excessive amounts of chemicals when treating plants, as this causes damage to the leaves and deterioration in the taste of the fruit.

In addition, uneven treatment of plants with chemicals leads to the fact that not all pests are destroyed, conditions are created for them to become accustomed to this product and the formation of species resistant to insecticides.

Biological method

The use of biological pest control helps maintain the natural balance in the garden.

Many pests have natural enemies, such as insectivorous birds, the bats, hedgehogs, frogs, lizards, which prevent their spread and regulate their numbers.

Pest and disease control equipment

Caring for a garden or summer cottage must include preventive measures against pests, and if they appear, control measures. Timely spraying with medications will reduce the risk of plant infection and preserve fruit and ornamental crops.

To control pests, gardeners use a variety of sprayers, with the help of which the preparations are evenly distributed throughout the plants. At the same time, one should not forget about using protective equipment(respirators, masks, etc.) that protect against the harmful effects of insecticidal preparations.

Sprayers

Special sprayers are designed to make it easier to cover large areas. They provide uniform droplet spraying of liquid, which helps to quickly rid plants of pests.

Small manual and pneumatic constant pressure sprayers are used to treat horticultural crops with insecticidal preparations.

Many gardeners use ordinary plastic bottles with small holes in the cork as a sprayer.

The mechanisms have built-in special pumps that provide optimal pressure and spray tips.

In small areas, small portable sprayers weighing from 0.9 to 6 kg can be used. The design of such devices includes a piston pneumatic pump, which creates pressure in the tank. The disadvantage of sprayers is their small capacity and low corrosion resistance.

Portable sprayer

Backpack sprayers are divided into pneumatic, the principle of which is that the liquid is displaced using compressed air, and diaphragm, which work by compressing the liquid with elastic plates.

The significant disadvantages of these devices are their heavy weight, low corrosion resistance and significant costs. physical strength using.

Particular attention should be paid to the sprayers of the OPR-12 and OPP-8 series, in the manufacture of which plastic and non-ferrous metal are used.

The mechanism of these sprayers is equipped with a device for regulating the jet of sprayed liquid. In addition, the device has a long hose, a safety valve, and soft back and shoulder pads that make the spraying process easier for the gardener.

Backpack sprayer

General rules for the use of chemical protective equipment

When using chemicals to control pests, the following rules must be observed:

2. You should not use chemicals during the flowering period of the plant, as this leads to the death of the flowers and the pollinators beneficial insects. Treatment with the drug should be carried out in calm weather in the evening or in the morning.

3. You should start processing garden crops from the upper tiers, gradually moving to the lower ones. In addition, you need to protect the vegetables below from getting on them. chemical solution, covering them with film.

4. When treating plants with chemicals, the characteristics of each crop should be taken into account. For example, it is recommended to process cabbage after the final formation of a head of cabbage. In addition, the gardener needs to know that the use of chemicals to control pests of radishes, dill, and lettuce is prohibited.

What set of tools is needed for gardening?

Gardening tools

The list of garden tools is very diverse, which is determined by the specifics of the work performed.

Tillage tools: shovels, hoes, pitchforks, rakes and choppers of various sizes, scoops, root removers. They are designed for the most labor-intensive work, so when choosing them it is better to give preference to those made of stainless steel.

Irrigation equipment: watering cans, hoses, sprinklers, sprayers, pumps.

Products for cutting grass and lawns: scythes, sickles, garden shears, pruning shears.

Pruning products: garden knife, lopper, pruning shears, garden file, chisel (for cleaning wounds). To trim thick branches, use a long-handled hacksaw and pruning shears. The latter come with two cutting blades, like scissors, and with one (the second blade creates a stop). They can cut branches up to 5 cm in diameter.

A hacksaw is a small one-handed saw with sharply sharpened and slightly curved teeth. It is used when large branches cannot be cut by a lopper. Thanks to the curved blade, it allows you to work in tight spaces.

Bow saws of various sizes are used for cutting the thickest branches, as well as for cutting down small trees.

Larger tools and machinery are also needed for gardening work. For example, a garden wheelbarrow designed to transport soil, stones, compost, garbage and harvested crops. It is better to purchase something durable and large, since low wheelbarrows with small wheels are not suitable for transporting heavy objects. You will need stepladders, greenhouses, arches, bush holders and trellises.

When choosing a fork, it is better to give preference to models with four tines: they are convenient for digging up soil and breaking up clods of earth. They are also used for loosening the soil, collecting root crops, and transporting compost. The fork tines must be strong.

So, for the work listed above, forks with faceted teeth are suitable; for transferring manure, large and frequent forks are suitable. Small border forks are a handy tool for tilling the soil between plantings. And when digging up potatoes, a fork with flat, wide teeth can help.

A shovel used for digging up and carrying small debris must be durable and lightweight. It must be selected individually according to the height and diameter of the cutting. A shovel with a middle blade is convenient for digging up beds. Its extended version is suitable for digging holes and other earthworks, but not for tillage. You should also take care of the quality of the cutting. For example, plastic ones are very smooth, which is why they slip in your hands. It is better to choose wooden ones.

The rake is used to prepare the soil for sowing. There are classic options made of steel and wood. The last to be removed are fallen leaves and dry mown grass; with steel they cultivate the soil. But there are also special models designed only for raking up plant debris - fan models, named after their shape. They are equipped with metal and plastic attachments and have flat and flexible teeth.

The watering can is designed for watering plants in small areas: for example, seedlings in greenhouses, flowers in flower beds. In this regard, hoses are the most convenient. It is preferable to use plastic ones, since they have a longer service life compared to rubber ones. You just need to know the simple rules of their operation. The main thing is to avoid tangling them, as in this case they become stubborn. To make it easy to attach adapters and nozzles to such a hose, it is recommended to first soften it in hot water.

A hoe is an indispensable tool for loosening the soil, hilling up crops and killing weeds. It can be rectangular or semicircular. To form furrows and comb out weeds, there is a special hoe - a furrower. A Dutch hoe is convenient for weeding work. Its blade is in the same plane as the handle. There are models of hoes that allow you to combine two operations - selecting weeds between plants in a row, while leaving them on the surface. A type of hoe is a hoe designed for working near plants without fear of damaging them.

A hand cultivator is a toothed tool for loosening the soil and plowing up weeds. Cultivators have a metal attachment with 3-5 teeth, which are attached to a long handle. It, in turn, can be removable.

Secateurs are a tool for cutting branches and non-lignified shoots. There are three types: beak-shaped, bypass and persistent. The first two work on the principle of scissors, and the last one has a sharp straight blade that cuts the branch. For plants with soft stems, choose light pruning shears, and for branches of trees and shrubs, more massive ones.

Loppers are pruning shears with long handles made of wood, plastic or steel. They are used for cutting thin branches located in hard-to-reach places. Persistent loppers - wide opening, convenient for cutting thick branches.

Loppers are used to remove shoots that cannot be trimmed with pruning shears.

Recently, the range of garden tools and accessories for them has been constantly expanding due to the latest technologies. Mini-tractors, walk-behind tractors, lawn and grass mowers, trimmers, blowers, seeders, snow throwers, and various mechanized devices for collecting fruits and berries appeared.

The need for motorized equipment arises in large garden areas.

Lawn mowers come in two types: reel and rotary. Drum scissors are a modernized model of fixed blade scissors. They are equipped with spiral-shaped adjustable knives that rotate horizontally in relation to the blade. Rotary lawn mowers are used to cut coarse grass. The principle of their operation is based on impact, due to which cutting is carried out. Rotary lawn mower engines can be powered by electricity or gasoline.

Trimmers are designed for cutting grass on small garden lawns located on uneven ground. There are electric and gasoline models. The latter are more convenient to use because they do not have an electrical cable.

Motorized cultivators are designed for loosening soil, hilling and cutting beds. They are small and suitable for small areas. Thanks to rotating cutters, they not only loosen, but also turn the soil, allowing you to adjust its depth, and also mix it with applied fertilizers.

Mini tractors with built-in grass collectors are suitable for mowing grass in small areas. In addition, they can be used for mulching the ground and removing snow from the area, as well as for grinding stumps.

Brush cutters are used to trim bushes and give them the desired shape.

Wood chippers, which work like a vacuum cleaner, suck and then grind the branches into sawdust, forming small piles.

Motoblocks, thanks to rotating cutters, loosen the soil and mix it with fertilizers.

Any tools and mechanisms will last longer with proper care. To do this you need:

- clean them from wet soil and store them in a dry place;

— wipe the blades with an oiled rag;

— sharpen the blades of hoes and shovels several times a season.

To sharpen and straighten a tool, you need to have a whetstone, a belt for straightening knives, and a file for setting and sharpening files. Before sharpening the pruner, it must be disassembled.

To work in the garden and vegetable garden, a variety of equipment is used, designed to make the process of cultivating the soil and caring for plants as easy as possible. By choosing suitable, easy-to-use tools and devices for working on the site, you can significantly preserve your strength and health. Careful care of gardening equipment and proper storage will ensure long term his service.

Types of gardening equipment

Since ancient times, gardening tools have traditionally been used to care for plants; many of the devices are very familiar to us. In recent decades, according to modern demands, its range has expanded significantly, and a significant number of new tools and useful devices have appeared. With their help, you can simplify your daily work in the garden as much as possible. The use of properly selected tools will significantly reduce labor costs on site, avoid physical strain, scratched hands and other inconveniences.

The following types of gardening equipment are distinguished:

• for cultivation and manual tillage - loosening light soil and digging up heavy soil, as well as laying out beds and flower beds, planting plants, hilling, digging up root crops, unloading various bulk materials(sand, fertilizers, coal, earth). This type includes shovels, rippers, rakes, cultivators, pitchforks, as well as hoes, choppers, etc.;
• auxiliary tools - for gardening work in the form of grafting, pruning branches, forming crowns and hedges (secateurs, loppers, brush cutters, garden hacksaws);
• accompanying equipment in the form of wheelbarrows, buckets, planters, containers and scoops for seedlings, fruit collectors, a folding chair, a stepladder;
• mechanized - electric and gasoline (chain saws, seeders, mowers, cultivators, pumps);
• equipment for watering plants - watering cans, sprayers and sprinklers, garden hoses.

How to choose gardening tools

In specialized stores you can buy various gardening tools for working on the site. From the offered assortment you need to choose quality tools, allowing you to optimize certain types of gardening work and at the same time minimize the associated load on your back, legs and shoulders. After reviewing the offered assortment, consider how often and for what purposes you will use this type of equipment, carefully read the characteristics of the product, as well as the instructions for its use from the manufacturer.

When selecting gardening equipment, it is necessary to take into account its compliance with the following requirements:

• ergonomic design, which subsequently manifests itself in ease of use. The selection criterion will primarily be your individual sensations when using the equipment - pick it up, try to evaluate how comfortable and easy it will be for you to use it, check the quality of the fastenings. Make sure that the tool handles are comfortable, of suitable length and thickness;
• reliability and durability - properly selected gardening tools made from wear-resistant materials will last for years. Pay attention to the quality of the metal of the cutting parts of the tool - ease of use and pressure during operation, obtaining even cuts, and the likelihood of rust appearing over time depend on it. Tool handles made of dense, high-quality wood are practically unbreakable and will not cause splinters on your hands. It is convenient to use tools with polypropylene-coated handles, as such handles do not slip and are easy to clean. Cuttings made of varnished wood, as well as plastic ones, can slip in the hands, significantly slowing down work on the site;
• safety of use - check the reliability of the handles with screws and rivets, the serviceability of the mechanisms;
• ratio of quality and price - over cheap equipment that breaks at the first significant load, you should prefer higher quality tools that will last for more than one season.

Selection of material from which functional parts are made hand tools, in direct contact with the cultivated soil and plants, depends on its purpose.

How to choose shovels

Several types of shovels are made (heavy, bayonet, universal garden, and also shovel).

Depending on the purpose, you can purchase the following types of shovels:

• for digging up a vegetable garden, a shovel with a blade made of high-quality steel is perfect - such a tool is inexpensive, but will last for several years, is not subject to corrosion, and can be sharpened well;
• the most durable and lightest, as well as the most expensive, are instruments with titanium blades;
• To remove snow on the site, shovels made of aluminum, plywood or plastic are used - these materials are much softer than steel. This type of equipment is not suitable for use during excavation work.

The optimal handle for a shovel is up to chest level; however, the wooden handle can later be adjusted in length by sawing off the excess.

How to choose a rake

In the garden plot this tool used for the following purposes:

• for loosening the soil - a metal rake of small width, with hard, almost straight teeth, with a total length up to the gardener’s chest, is suitable. When choosing a suitable rake in the store, check whether the comb bends up or down when pressed with your hand - in this case, you should look for another model;
• for collecting large debris and weeds after weeding - in this case, you should give preference to a rake with long teeth and a comb with reinforced fastening. It is recommended to choose a model with a human height;
• For collecting small debris and leaves, a fan rake made of steel or plastic with soft teeth is suitable. The height of this product may exceed the height of the gardener. Such products are used, among other things, for raking up mown grass and cleaning lawns from small debris.

How to choose choppers and hoes

These types of gardening tools are used to loosen the soil, remove weeds, and also hill up plants. In this case, hoes are convenient to use for loosening the soil between rows. As with shovels, the most durable are products made from titanium and alloys.

The optimal thickness of the hoe blade is 2-3 mm. For hilling and loosening, it is recommended to choose products that are as long as the gardener’s chest.

How to choose scythes and pitchforks

When choosing a scythe, pay attention to the quality of its blade - when struck with your hand, high-quality metal will produce a clear, ringing sound. Modern models with an ergonomic handle are comfortably curved and are also equipped with a length-adjustable stop handle.

Forks are used to cultivate the soil, load hay and compost materials, and dig up root crops. The following varieties are produced:

• for loosening the soil and removing weeds, models with fairly powerful teeth are used. Such forks are equipped with a durable thick handle of short length;
• To transfer grass, hay or compost, products with long teeth and a handle are used.

When purchasing, make sure that the teeth of the product are the same length and thickness, located at equal intervals. There should be no defects in the form of chips and cracks in the places where the teeth are welded.

How to choose buckets and watering cans

It is convenient to carry out manual watering on the site using a watering can with different nozzles. Buckets are used to transport fertilizers, harvested crops, and for other household needs. Typically, several varieties of similar products from different materials are used in the garden plot.

Please note that plastic buckets and watering cans are not recommended to be stored in direct sunlight. Galvanized products should not be left in contact with water and wet soil for a long time, as moisture deteriorates the zinc coating and causes rust.

How to choose pruners and loppers

When choosing pruners, pay attention Special attention on the quality of the metal from which the cutting parts of the tool are made. Garden shears made of hardened steel from well-known manufacturers of garden tools (for example, German, Finnish and Swedish) are considered to be of the highest quality. For removing dry branches from bushes, models with short handles and blades equipped with teeth are suitable. It is convenient to trim thick branches with pruners with long handles.

The lopper is a large scissor with long handles. This type of gardening tool is used for trimming small dry branches, as well as decorating the crowns of trees and shrubs. Choosing suitable model, take into account the quality of the material, as well as the diameter of the trimmed branches and knots.

How to choose garden knives and limb saws

They make saws for branches of various shapes and sizes, including small compact models. Lop saws equipped with telescopic handles are useful for removing unnecessary branches in hard-to-reach places.

A garden knife is useful for grafting (it is convenient for making long and even cuts), trimming branches and shoots, and preparing cuttings. The ease of use of this tool, first of all, depends on the blade - it must be durable and sharp, made of high-quality metal.

Equipment care

In order for garden tools to last for many years, they must be carefully looked after. Don’t forget about proper storage, because tools need care - periodic cleaning, sharpening and lubrication. Make it a rule after each use to thoroughly clean your gardening tools from clods of earth and plant residues(bark, grass, manure and weeds) and dry, and then place in a dry, shaded place. Otherwise, the instrument will quickly deteriorate due to adhering contaminants, plant sap and soil moisture and will not last long.

Appeared light touch rust should be removed from the tool using a wire brush; a more resistant layer will need to be treated with a special rust remover. After each use, the cutting parts of garden shears, knives and saws should be wiped with a cloth moistened with a disinfectant (for example, alcohol), blotted with a clean rag and dried thoroughly. Tool blades can be sharpened using whetstones or a whetstone.

To prevent corrosion from eating through the metal parts of the equipment, it must be periodically lubricated (using grease, lithol, vegetable or machine oil, as well as special lubricants that can be purchased in stores). Linseed oil is suitable for treating unvarnished metal parts of handles.

How to store gardening tools

Do not leave tools outdoors after work. To place gardening and gardening equipment on the site, it is necessary to create certain conditions. It is necessary to allocate a dry and ventilated place for everyday storage of garden tools. Thus, it will be possible to protect it from the appearance of fungus and corrosion under the influence of moisture, as well as from overdrying of parts made of wood under the influence of sunlight and high air temperatures. Proper storage of gardening equipment helps to maintain its working condition for many years.

Often shovels, hoes and rakes, as well as other equipment, are placed in a barn or garage, where some free space is allocated for these purposes. It should be noted that this is not enough for effective storage. Having cleaned and lubricated the equipment, it must be placed in a compartment specially equipped for this purpose (container, wooden box), where the above conditions can be met.

Storing equipment in winter

At the end of the gardening season, it is necessary to take care of where and how the relevant equipment will be stored until it is needed again next year.

How to prepare gardening equipment for winter storage:

• All equipment used on the site must be thoroughly cleaned of soil and plant residues, and then wiped or washed and dried. Leave it for several hours in the sun or in a well-ventilated place until it dries completely - you need to get rid of moisture in various cracks and joints of the equipment;
• wooden handles and handles must be cleaned and sanded. To increase durability, it is recommended to coat them with varnish;
• then you need to apply lubricant to the metal parts. To store equipment, select a suitable well-ventilated and dry place; the tools must be placed there vertically, or hung on the wall on a special rack above the floor level - so as to protect them from moisture and subsequent corrosion. Do not place tools vertically on the edge, otherwise it will quickly become dull;
• sharp objects - various pruners, garden shears, saws and hacksaws are placed in cases, wrapped in newspapers or parchment paper and stored in closed. If there is no special cover, the saw teeth can be covered by putting a piece of garden hose on them with a pre-made longitudinal slot, and stored, wrapped in rags or in the sleeve of an old jacket. It is recommended to store garden shears in open state, thanks to this the spring in them will remain tight longer.

Garden equipment (electric, gasoline and battery-powered equipment - cultivators, seeders, chain saws, etc.) should be stored after carefully reading the manufacturer's instructions in a dry and ventilated, securely locked area.

Equipment care in spring

With the onset of the new gardening season, all that remains is to get the equipment prepared in the fall out of the shed. During the winter, the wooden parts of the instruments may dry out a little, as a result of which the fastenings at the junctions with the wood weaken, and the instruments may become loose during operation.

You can achieve tight fastening of the cuttings of gardening tools as follows - place the tools in water for a day or two. Under the influence of moisture, the wooden parts will swell a little, as a result of which the play will go away. The same procedure can be done with carpentry tools that fly off the handles.

7 country miracle helpers!

Unusual hand gardening tools (photos, videos, drawings)

The flat cutter is a great achievement of the agricultural mind. This is the first truly universal garden tool. Not just for cultivating the soil, but a tool for comprehensive cohabitation with the cultural plant community and soil.

Fokina flat cutter "Swift"

2. Ripper Miracle shovel "Plowman"

Ripper Miracle shovel "Plowman" drawings:

A shovel that can be classified as a ripper-cultivator - “Plowman”. The mechanism of the Plowman ripper is simple and quite effective. Raising the earth is carried out by the operation of a simple lever. The main load falls on the legs, which press the working forks into the ground. The lifting of the soil comes from the force of the hands, which relieves the back and is therefore attractive to the elderly and gardeners suffering from lower back pain. Two opposing forks, passing one through the other, loosen the soil without turning it around, providing a loosening depth of 15-20 cm.

Advantages of the design of a shovel or soil ripper or potato digger

1.Deep tillage without soil turnover.

2.High labor productivity.

3. Significant physical effort is not required when processing the formation.

4.Available in production.

Mode of application:

A special feature of cultivating the soil with a miracle shovel is that the garden is dug lengthwise rather than across. With both outstretched hands, we take the miracle shovel by the edges of the top bar, step on the platform (footboard) and it easily goes into the ground. With a slight movement (can be combined with light shaking), taking two steps back, we move the shovel from a vertical position to an almost horizontal one. After this, we take a step forward, pull the shovel back 30 cm, give the shovel a vertical position, drive it into the ground and repeat the cycles until the row ends. Then we proceed to processing the next row.

Materials: half-inch labor, round timber (or hexagon) with a diameter of 15 mm.

For ease of transportation, a collapsible design can be made.

Miracle shovel Prokopenko drawings:

Miracle forks allow you to dig up the ground without putting any strain on your back due to the unique rotary working method. Miracle Forks do not require bending or squatting. Efforts are applied only to the “steering wheel”. At the same time, digging productivity increases 3-4 times.

Miracle forks are adjustable in height over a wide range, which allows you to ideally adjust the tool to your height.

Miracle forks rotating photos:

Miracle shovel of the monk - Father Gennady photo and drawings:

The Miracle Cleaver is a tool for easily and safely chopping wood. You will be able to chop three times more firewood, spending the same time and the same effort as when working with a regular splitter. At the same time, even women and children will be able to chop wood, because the main work consists only of raising and lowering a weight weighing 3.3 kg.

One Miracle Cleaver replaces four tools: a cleaver, an axe, a hammer and a chisel. If you follow the instructions for use, the tool is absolutely safe.

The miracle cleaver allows you to chop even very thick logs. However, it does not require any special skills and is very easy to use.

Miracle cleaver photo:

6. Miracle potato hiller

The miracle hiller is designed for loosening the soil on potato beds and hilling up the sprouted potatoes.

Thanks to an optimally calculated design, the new invention promotes high-quality soil cultivation (loosening and hilling) and correct formation potato comb

The dacha area is that separate world that often pushes us to inventions. And it’s understandable, because there is a huge amount of work that needs to be done quickly, efficiently, and without much investment. Therefore, today we are studying a cunning garden tool created with our own hands.

Our sheds are full of special country tools - shovels and pruning shears, scissors and brush cutters, hoes and axes, hacksaws and pitchforks, and what about the Fokina flat cutter... but there is also a more abstruse and modern instrument– grinder, drill, chainsaw. But all this is definitely not enough to do everything necessary work. No, everything is real, but who wants to spend a lot of time clearing the garden of young growth, removing weeds from the spring garden, or doing other, even more mundane work, if it is possible to quickly cope with the task? Today we will give you something to think about, because making smart and modernized garden tools with your own hands is not difficult, but very useful. So, let's go in order and look at all the new products and older inventions, which, by the way, half of us have never heard of!

Convenient DIY gardening tools

This list was partly presented to us by summer residents we know, partly by you, the readers of the site, and a small part is our personal. Therefore, the site recommends spending a few minutes on this useful article, because it will really help save time and effort in the future.

Removing root growth

This can be done with a modernized shovel, which you see in the picture below. You can make a tool from scratch if you have a workbench, a vice, a grinder and sheet metal, but it is better to remake a ready-made shovel. Having received such a product - narrow and well sharpened at an angle, you just need to choose a strong handle, and you can safely go into the garden. The device easily cuts young growth even at a depth of several centimeters.

Cleaning and digging the garden

Most often, such equipment is needed if you are clearing out an old garden and planning to make a garden bed in its place. The same thing can happen in place of a forest belt on the edge of a vegetable garden, which was removed to expand the fertile territory.

But in a garden or forest belt, trees are not completely removed, and many roots remain in the ground. Searching for them is very long and difficult, especially when it comes time to cultivate the land. At this time, you can use a toothed shovel, which you can also make yourself. Below you see what it is - an ordinary shovel, which is cut so that its working part has several sharp teeth, the roots of which are cut very easily.

Working in the garden with a new hoe

Do you want to get a new hoe that will now make it very easy not only to remove weeds and make furrows in the soil for planting seeds, but also to loosen the soil? Then notice how easy it is to make one like this with just a piece of sheet metal, a piece of pipe, a grinder, a hammer and welding. Of course, this is the lot of real men who are capable of creating something like this, but women also have every right to take a look, because in the future they will definitely try to work with such a tool.

The blade, slightly curved inward, spherical and also slightly curved along the radius, is capable of overcoming many difficulties in the garden, and believe me, this is a much better helper than a standard chopper.

Homemade hoe for loosening the soil

When planting seeds in a flowerbed or in a garden, when working in a garden with young crops, or simply when loosening the soil around adult plants, we need a high-quality and convenient tool. It must meet many requirements, but at the same time be easy to use and small enough not to damage the roots or above-ground parts of the crops being grown. Therefore, experienced summer residents came up with a little thing that many people have today.

This is a compact hoe made from improvised means, which is created from a small piece of board and a few nails. You only need to cut out a conveniently shaped handle from wood, and also drive 5-7 nails 6-10 cm long through it. Not perfect, but still an interesting piece of equipment that will be convenient in small flower beds.

Repairing a broken pruner

Intensive work in the garden sometimes leads to breakdowns of your favorite tool. And we are trying to do everything, just not to throw away the equipment we are used to and have long loved. Today our pruning shears broke while we were pruning trees, and therefore we are urgently repairing it, since we have neither the time nor the desire to go to the store for a new one.

We sharpen the pruning shears on a stone or machine, if available, and in place of a broken or simply torn spring, which represents the most common breakdown of pruning shears, we install a piece of thick rubber. You can take thinner rubber, but fold it enough times to create a spring effect. We tape the rubber to the handles with wire, but always with the knots facing inward, so as not to get hurt or cause calluses. You can also use duct tape to prevent injury.

Device for cutting branches at high heights

This activity is not considered a problem for people with high stepladders or special professional pruners. But if there are none, let’s come to our senses and again invent a cunning garden tool that will make work easier and faster!

In front of you is an ordinary hacksaw, which is used to work with your hands. But today we will attach a long handle to it so that we can move the hacksaw as far away from ourselves as possible. You shouldn’t take a very long cutting, as it will be too hard to work, keeping the weight at a great distance, but a cutting of 1-1.5 m is just right. Believe me, this is quite enough to reach those branches that you cannot reach for cutting.

As shown in the picture, tie or wrap the hacksaw to the handle, more firmly, and start working. Do not rush, otherwise you may break the instrument.

Garden knife for removing tendrils and stems

How long do we have to suffer with tendrils and young stems, which are very difficult to cope with? The secateurs chew them up, and it is generally unrealistic to work with a large knife in conditions of dense growth. In general, you need a special tool that will help in beds and flower beds. And this can be a homemade knife for removing tendrils and stems.

Again, we invite you to pay attention to the graphics below, where we show you a similar knife. This is an ordinary piece of steel, which is installed in a wooden handle. The shape of the blade is oval and slightly pointed, and a hook-shaped cavity is carved on one side. It is here, inside, that all surfaces are sharpened. You just need to take a tendril, root or young stem of a plant with your left hand, and run a knife along it with your right. And even if there is no immediate effect, once in an acute cavity, any unnecessary material will be cut off.

Ring cutter for gardening

It’s difficult to call the next device a tool, because it’s just a ring with a small blade for working in the garden. But, although the ring is very small, it brings enough benefits. As you can see, this is a metal ring with a small sharp solder on it, bent inward. It is the inner part that is sharpened for cutting thin wire or rope.

When tying up plants in the garden, doing seedlings or vertical gardening, you often need to cut small pieces of rope or wire, but picking up a knife every time is not particularly convenient, and in the presence of numerous branches and leaves nearby, it is also dangerous. Then you can simply take the rope in your left hand, make a loop and throw it over the curved tip of the ring, and right hand make a movement to the side. Everything is quick and simple, and in your hands you already have a piece of rope of the required length.

Each of the tools we present or simply modernized items is an excellent device for working in a summer cottage. You can use such equipment in almost any conditions, and you can make it yourself.

Convenient tool for the garden (video)