Do you need to replace any of your landscaping tools?  Fall is fast approaching and it marks the second time of year when you want to do your yard and foliage trimming work.  

If you missed it, this post covers the outdoor battery-powered tools I use from Greenworks, including my chainsaw and air blower.

In this post I will cover the non-powered tools I consider must haves for keeping your lawn clear and trees looking trim.

Rake

The rake is a familiar tool for anyone with a yard.  There are three types of rakes I rely on.  The first is a Lawn & Leaf Rake, which has sharp teeth and a flexible head for gripping leaves.  

Next is the similarly name Leaf Rake, which has a wider head to cover more surface area once your leaves are loose.

The last is the Wood Garden Rake, which has more rigid teeth that clears your garden of leaves and loosen up the soil.

Forester’s Tool / Lopper

The next tool is what I grew up referring to as a Forester’s Tool.  It’s now referred to as a Lopper.  This is your go-to branch or small tree cutter.  

One end of the mouth holds onto the branch while the other does the cutting.

Spade / Shovel

There are two different types of digging tools you want around.  The first is a Spade, which has a pointy tip to help you dig a hole. 

The second is a shovel, which is more for transferring soil or other materials from one spot to another.

Pruning Saw

Next up is the pruning saw pole.

This pole has super sharp teeth, a hook allowing you to grab loose branches, and it can stretch from 5ft to 20ft using this simple tabs.  The head detaches, allowing you to cut branches right in front of you.

I’ve used my pruning saw to clear out dead foliage behind my house in places I couldn’t get to using either my forester’s tool or my chainsaw.  

Wheel Barrow

A wheel barrow makes moving landscaping waste so much easier than dragging everything across your yard, especially for heavy log or rock loads.  I also find the tip & dumping process at your waste pile so satisfying.  

Digging Bar

The last must-have tool is the Digging Bar (which I grew up referring to as a Crowbar (not to be confused with a Wrecking Bar) makes removing large rocks possible, using another rock as leverage.  If you don’t have a strong back, have someone else use this tool for you!

Final Thoughts

For any of these tools, I recommend using gardening gloves, which won’t necessarily prevent blisters, but will help protect your hands.  I also recommend getting yourself a hard hat and safety glasses while using the pruning saw.  You don’t want branches hitting your head or damaging your eyes.

Again, if you missed it, this post covers the outdoor battery-powered tools I use from Greenworks.  

Happy landscaping!

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