5 Must Have Garden Tools and Machines for Everybody’s Shed
January and February are the perfect months for us keen gardeners to have a sort through our sheds. Just like when a cook checks their cupboards or a trendsetter examines their wardrobe, it gives us the chance to survey exactly what we own and ensure we have everything required to achieve our objectives over the coming year.
So, along with the very basic gardening tools, like a trowel, fork, spade, rake and watering can, what are the real garden must haves we should expect to find? Which tools and garden machinery will we be nigh on certain to need within a matter of months?
Tools Every Gardener Should Have
Here, we give you the lowdown on what we consider to be the top five must have garden tools and machines you need for your shed. And, as we run you through this list of must have gardening gadgets, we’ll throw the spotlight on some of our favourite examples of these basic tools needed for gardening…
1. Secateurs (a real must have for gardeners)
Regular pruning benefits plants in three ways. Firstly, it encourages fresh blooms, so we get to enjoy our favourite flowers for longer. Secondly, by removing weak or diseased parts of plants, it improves their overall health. Thirdly, pruning helps us provide our plants with better structure, so they can continue to thrive long term. And the most commonly used tools for pruning are secateurs, making them genuine must have garden accessories.
Star Buy: STIHL ASA 20 Cordless Secateurs (Kit)
Weighing just 0.76 kg and with an ergonomic design, these lightweight cordless secateurs are far more comfortable and even easier to use than traditional secateurs.
To ensure the highest possible precision when pruning, the blades only close as far as the control lever is pressed, and open the moment it’s released. You can choose between two opening widths, depending on the thickness of the material you’re pruning. The maximum cutting width is 2.5 cm.
And as this product is the ‘kit’, it comes with a STIHL AS 2 battery and AL 1 charger included in the price. Working off a full charge, the battery provides up to 2,000 cuts.
Discover more about one of our allotment must haves here.
2. Lawnmowers (must have lawn care tools)
The basic garden tool/ machine for looking after a lawn is clearly a mower; the only real debate concerns which type to buy.
If your lawn is over 1,000 m2, you should definitely consider purchasing a ride-on mower. However, as most people’s lawns are a lot smaller than this, the majority tend to regard their primary choice as being between regularly sized petrol, electric and cordless models. The problem with doing this, of course, is that it ignores the main area of growth in the lawnmower market: robot mowers.
Star Buy: Segway Navimow i108E Robotic Mower
This award-winning robot mower only uses virtual boundaries, so you can enjoy a completely fuss-free set up, without the need for wires.
Thanks to the user-friendly Segway Navimow app, you can also benefit from a range of high-spec features, which help deliver a flawless finish to your lawn. These include setting off-limit areas, managing multiple mowing zones, and drawing up safe channels for the robomow to travel between them. You’ll also receive real-time progress and status updates, as well as ongoing support with a live-chat feature.
Real Time Kinematic Positioning, Exact Fusion Locating System and Vision Fence Technology software allow the mower to efficiently manage complex lawns up to 800 m2 in size, as well as respond to emerging obstacles in real time.
And with a whole host of other leading-edge features too, this robotic mower would make an invaluable addition to your collection of essential garden tools and machinery.
Find out more about what is one of our must have landscaping tools here.
(Be sure to keep monitoring our website for the launch of Segway’s brand-new Navimow X3 Series of robotic mowers too. These incredible garden machines promise to take the robot revolution in lawncare to a whole new level.)
3. Strimmers (real gardener must haves)
While lawnmowers are the most essential basic tools for lawncare, strimmers aren’t far behind. That’s because they’re ideal for cutting the areas a typical mower can’t handle, such as the longer grass, vegetation and weeds that surround a lawn.
Sometimes known as grass trimmers, these versatile garden tools can be powered by battery, electricity or petrol. Models designed for heavier duty use are called brush cutters.
Star Buy: STIHL FSA 57 Cordless Grass Trimmer (Shell Only)
This lightweight strimmer weighs just 2.7 kg and is designed with a soft-grip handle, making it exceptionally easy to use. And with a sound power level of 89 dB(A), it’s quiet when operating too.
The shaft’s height can be adjusted at the push of a button, without the need for tools, while the main controls are integrated into the handle for further ease of use. This handle’s ergonomic design dampens the motor’s vibrations, not only making operating the strimmer more comfortable but also improving its precision.
Compatible with a STIHL AK 10 battery and AL 101 charger (both available separately), this high-performance strimmer is one of our gardening tool must haves for anyone who’s serious about lawn maintenance.
Buy the STIHL FSA 57 Cordless Grass Trimmer now.
4. Vacuum Shredders (one of those great garden tools you must have)
When fallen leaves get wet, they look an eyesore, present a hazard and will damage your lawn, so it’s absolutely essential that you clear them up. While leaf blowers and vac collectors will help you do this job, the beauty of vacuum shredders is that they also reduce the leaves to fine pieces. This makes the leaves easier to dispose of and speeds up their transformation into useful mulch.
Star Buy: STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Handheld Leaf Blower & Vacuum Shredder (Kit)
STIHL’s first all-in-one battery-powered leaf blower and vacuum shredder, the SHA 56 clears, collects and reduces leaves, hedge clippings and other garden debris with minimal fuss.
Designed for domestic use, the leaf blower comes with variable speed control and a maximum force of 8 N. You can change from blowing to shredding in no time at all, thanks to the tool’s simple ‘click and twist’ mechanism. The sharp metal blade makes very short work of shredding all manner of garden debris, while the 40-litre collection bag is designed with a long zip cord for easy access.
Boasting a fully adjustable blower tube, ergonomic handle and padded shoulder strap too, it’s clear to see why many of our customers regard this vacuum shredder as one of their garden must haves.
Buy the STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Handheld Leaf Blower & Vacuum Shredder (Kit) here.
5. Multi Tools (must have basic gardening tools rolled into one)
Multi tools consist of a handle with power unit, which can operate different attachments. As these attachments are all basic landscaping tools, you can use a multi tool for a wide range of gardening jobs. Examples of common attachments include brush cutters, pruners and leaf blowers.
Sometimes multi tools are sold as a power unit and just one attachment, with the option to buy other attachments, if required. They’re also sold as a complete multi tool system, consisting of the power unit and several attachments. In the case of the latter, particularly if you’re building a tool collection from scratch, it gives you the opportunity to save a lot of money and storage space. This undoubtedly makes multi tools must have beginner gardening tools.
Star Buy: EGO MHSC2002E Cordless Multi-Tool Kit
This cordless multi tool is powered by a 56 v ARC Lithium™ battery. Using the latest battery technology, it has the capability to actually outperform petrol, while operating far more quietly and with zero carbon emissions. Furthermore, this industry-leading battery takes just 40 minutes to go from being completely empty to fully charged.
Five different attachments are included with the battery/ handle. These include a pole saw, edger, line trimmer, brush cutter and hedge trimmer. The attachments are simple to change, without the need for tools.
Other notable features include a powerful brushless motor with two-speed gearbox, variable speed control, 7 mm solid steel drive shaft, aluminium drive tube, and fully adjustable loop handle.
Learn more about one of our must have gardening gadgets here.
Find ALL of Your Garden Must Haves Here!
Tools like the ones we’ve shown above are real must have tools for most keen gardeners, but they only begin to scratch the surface of what many ‘green-fingered’ enthusiasts and professionals require. That’s why, here at Garden Machinery Direct, we have such an impressive range of garden tools and machinery for sale, sure to cater for ALL of your garden-based needs.
And if you’d like to find out more about the products that we sell, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Garden Machinery Experts, who will be delighted to assist you in any way they can.
(Blog’s top image courtesy of fietzfotos on Pixabay.)
