6 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR SPRING CLEANING YOUR GARDEN

There are a lot of great tools that will make the job of spring garden clean up much easier and faster.

Garden shears – Since pruning is a huge part of tidying your garden in the spring, you’ll need a nice pair of shears. Always make sure they are clean and sharp before getting started.

Heavy-duty hand pruners – Regular shears are great for most jobs. But these heavy-duty hand pruners are designed to make cutting through thick stems and branches effortless.

Loppers for thick branches and stems – I never knew I needed a pair of loppers until I tried them. This amazing tool makes it super easy to cut through thick roots, or tree and shrub branches like they’re butter!

Hand rake – This handy tool is used for removing leaves and other debris around plants and stems. A hand rake is especially useful when you’re cleaning up around prickly or thorny plants.

Weeding tool – This is another slick tool you didn’t know you needed until you have one! The Fiskars 4-prong weeder and a hook saw are both great for digging into the soil, and quickly and easily uprooting weeds and grass.

Hedge shears – Another good tool to have as you work to spring clean your garden is a pair of hedge shears. They make quick work of cutting down dead perennials or shaping unruly shrubs.

Spring garden clean-up is important to keep your beds healthy and beautiful. It can be a bit overwhelming but taking the time to get it done will make summer maintenance much easier.