Tools are hard to keep in order, especially if you don’t use them every day. While a good set of pruners, hedge clippers, or a shovel is essential, often searching for the tool takes longer than the job itself. When you finally find the tool you need, it is often dull or in bad shape. Tools that are encrusted in dirt, or have dull edges are difficult to work with, as well as dangerous. Here are a few tips to help you keep your instruments in top working form.
Organization
Storing your garden tools in one location is essential. It sets a standard for how tools are treated. Family members and neighbors who use the tools will be less likely to mistreat them if you practice proper storage procedures.
There are a number of convenient storage approaches to consider. Whether it’s in a shed, a rack, or locker, there are plenty of ways for you to keep your gardening supplies handy and neat. One option is to use a large vinyl chest or shed. These are relatively inexpensive and quick to put up. If you have enough room in the garage, use a garden storage bench or do-it-yourself storage.
One popular, convenient Do-It-Yourself storage method is the old “sand in a bucket” system. Purchase a galvanized washbasin from the hardware store and fill it ¾ of the way with sand. Add some motor oil, used oil works just fine, and then plant the tools in the bucket. This method keeps them oiled and debris-free while also helping them hold their edge a little longer.
Maintenance
The tools you use to maintain your yard need to be maintained as well. While using the “sand in a bucket” method may help somewhat in regard to maintenance, your work shouldn’t end there. Making sure tools are oiled and sharp not only protects the tool, it protects you as well.
A sharp tool means that you will reduce the likelihood of accidents. Whether it is a tree saw or a shovel, a sharp well-maintained tool will function smoothly and more predictably. Fortunately, sharpening your tools is not as foreboding a task as one might think.
For a shovel or a hoe you will need a file, a solid surface, and a light spray oil. Leverage the tool against a workbench or picnic table while running the file on the edge. Be sure to file at the same angle that the tool had originally been sharpened at. For an edged tool, such as a pruner or saw, precision-sharpening sets can be purchased at most home improvement stores. These sets cost as little as ten dollars and can sharpen the tool to a better edge than when it was brand new. They can also be used on kitchen and utility knives as well.
Using decorative planters means your garden is easy to move and ready for emergencies. Although well-suited for urban environments, rural folks can still enjoy indoor a planter arrangement. The following planting and gardening tips provide insight for a fulfilling planter experience.
Soil
One important planting and gardening tip is selecting the right dirt. Potting soil is balanced to specific types of plants and serves several functions:
- Nourish the plant.
- Drain easily from planters without losing too much moisture.
- Keep bugs and disease from ruining planters.
Some soil-less mixes are also available to prevent soil-borne diseases and insects from invading planters. Another resilient base for decorative planters is compost. Or make your own special soil by mixing equal parts of sand, loamy garden soil, and peat moss. Whatever goes into decorative planters, make sure the balance is stable.
Location! Location! Location!
Planting and gardening tips vary according to location, particularly for indoors. Inside, decorative planters become a gorgeous instrument of interior design. Consider areas inside and out where decorative planters will thrive.
In general, make sure decorative planters get at least five hours of sunlight every day. Leafy plants can go with less, fruiting plants will need much more. For indoor planter gardening, seek golden locations near windows, or choose plants that thrive in low-light environments. Proper setting of the decorative planter is crucial to plant survival.
Decorative planters in the home
Many decorative planters are available to spice up your living spaces. Wheelbarrow planters are classic additions to landscapes. Made of resilient wood, wheelbarrow planters are hardy enough to survive the harsh outdoor climates. A garden planter is great for a patio. Different shapes such as triangular or crescent planters add distinct variety to planter designs.
With a vibrant imagination, planter gardening has no limits. Learn all you can, seek advice when necessary, and the planter garden of your dreams will flourish in your home.
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