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<\/p>\nProfessional gardeners rely heavily on their tools to make physically demanding tasks easier.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re sowing seeds, pruning shrubs or maintaining a lawn, using the best tools for the job will help you work quicker. Time is money, so investing in quality will not only save you blood, sweat and tears, but help you earn more money.<\/p>\n
This guide will help you to build a reliable and professional gardening toolkit.<\/p>\n
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Your tools are going to be worked hard, so there\u2019s no point going for the cheapest ones on the market. You\u2019ll only end up shelling out more in the long run, with every new replacement.<\/p>\n
Here are a few key reasons why it\u2019s worth investing in quality tools:<\/p>\n
Cheap tools often come disguised as more expensive tools. Here\u2019s what to look out for to help you weed out poor imitations.<\/p>\n
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There are 7 gardening hand tools that no gardener should be without. These are likely to get used daily for basic planting, weeding and maintenance tasks and are where you should consider making the biggest investment.<\/p>\n
These 7 key tools are:<\/p>\n
Most of these tools will come in a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit different people and tasks. Make sure that you\u2019ve tried holding each tool in person before buying to ensure that they\u2019re a comfortable size and fit for you.<\/p>\n
As well as the essentials, professional gardeners need a few more specialist tools in their arsenal. Here are some of the most useful:<\/p>\n
Burgon and Ball<\/strong><\/a> – tools by Burgeon and Ball outperform the British standard load test by over 50% and come with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. They\u2019re also endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).<\/p>\n Felco<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a favourite brand amongst gardeners worldwide, Felco are known for their high quality, long-lasting secateurs. These Swiss made products come with a lifetime guarantee as all parts are replaceable.<\/p>\n Niwaki<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 known for their innovative Japanese designs and good quality steel and craftsmanship, Niwaki tools are highly ergonomic and lightweight, making them efficient and comfortable to use.<\/p>\n WOLF-Garten<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Innovative German design and decent craftsmanship make this reliable brand popular with professional gardeners. The brand offers a 35-year warranty on their multi-star tools, 3 years on electric tools and 10 years on hand tools and trimmers.<\/p>\n Spear and Jackson<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 hand-forging tools in the UK since 1760, Spear and Jackson tools are ergonomically designed for high levels of comfort, perfect for the professional gardener. Made from the toughest and most durable materials, there is a 10-year warranty on their range of hand tools.<\/p>\n Bulldog<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this UK-made brand makes forged steel tools with exceptional strength and longevity. They also offer a 15-year warranty.<\/p>\n When tackling large garden projects and heavy-duty tasks, hand tools just won\u2019t cut it. You\u2019ll require help from power tools for tasks like mowing the lawn and maintenance of larger shrubs and trees.<\/p>\n Lawnmower<\/strong> – you\u2019ll require a durable mower that can be relied upon not to break down and to make your work easier. Some of the top lawnmower brands for commercial use include:<\/p>\n Cutters and strimmers<\/strong> \u2013 cutting and pruning plants of different shapes and sizes can be strenuous and time-consuming work without the correct tools. To get things done quickly and with ease, different types of cutter are required for different jobs. Here are a some of the power tools that you might want to consider adding to your toolkit.<\/p>\n Garden machinery like rotavators, turf cutters and cultivators will make quick work of preparing and maintaining large areas of land.<\/p>\n Below you\u2019ll find some of the most common types of garden machinery and the jobs they can help you tackle:<\/p>\n Stihl<\/strong><\/a> \u2013Stihl are renowned worldwide for their power tool products and offer a 2-year warranty.<\/p>\n Camon<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a brand that has become synonymous with the hire industry due to their products\u2019 durability, quality and longevity.<\/p>\n Flymo<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this brand has become a household name because of their reliable garden tools and machinery. Flymo products come with a 12-month warranty.<\/p>\n Makita<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 as the foremost manufacturer of power tools in the world, Makita can be relied on for excellence in their design and manufacture of garden tools and machinery. They also offer a 3-year warranty on products.<\/p>\n Husqvarna<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 they have over 300 years\u2019 experience in the industry and produce professional garden tools that are reliable, comfortable to use, and efficient.<\/p>\n Bosch<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 offering a range of professional cordless tools with an innovative long-lasting battery system, Bosch\u2019s range of products are designed to perform well and offer flexibility and ease of use.<\/p>\n Depending on the type of work you specialise in, it may be more cost-effective to hire large pieces of garden machinery as and when you require them rather than buy them.<\/p>\n Businesses offering equipment to hire usually provide flexible hire options to suit the size of the job. You should be able to choose to hire machinery for a day, weekend, or a week, and add an extra day when required at a cheaper rate. The benefits are:<\/p>\n Please note, some machines may not have like for like specifications, so always check that the size and power of the machine is suitable for your job.<\/p>\n All prices valid as of 15th March 2018<\/p>\nWhat power tools do I need?<\/h2>\n
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What garden machinery do I need?<\/h2>\n
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Which power tool or garden machinery brand should I choose?<\/h3>\n
Professional garden machinery hire<\/h3>\n
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Cost of hiring equipment<\/h3>\n
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\n Machine<\/strong><\/th>\n Brand<\/strong><\/th>\n 1 day<\/strong><\/th>\n Weekend<\/strong><\/th>\n Week<\/strong><\/th>\n Extra day<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Rotavator<\/strong><\/td>\n HSS<\/a><\/td>\n \u00a348<\/td>\n \u00a360<\/td>\n \u00a396<\/td>\n \u00a324<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Homebase<\/a><\/td>\n \u00a3115.83<\/td>\n \u00a3152.44<\/td>\n \u00a3189.05<\/td>\n \u00a336.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Phil\u2019s Tool Hire<\/a><\/td>\n \u00a325<\/td>\n \u00a337.50<\/td>\n \u00a350<\/td>\n \u00a312.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brandon Hire<\/a><\/td>\n \u00a398.50<\/td>\n \u00a3131.33<\/td>\n \u00a3164.16<\/td>\n x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jewson<\/a><\/td>\n \u00a358.80<\/td>\n \u00a382.32<\/td>\n \u00a3117.60<\/td>\n \u00a329.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cultivator<\/strong><\/td>\n HSS<\/td>\n \u00a325.50<\/td>\n \u00a331.88<\/td>\n \u00a351<\/td>\n \u00a312.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Homebase<\/td>\n \u00a367.01<\/td>\n \u00a387.35<\/td>\n \u00a3107.69<\/td>\n \u00a320.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Phil\u2019s Tool Hire<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brandon Hire<\/td>\n \u00a3170.28<\/td>\n \u00a3227.04<\/td>\n \u00a3283.80<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jewson<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Turf cutter<\/strong><\/td>\n HSS<\/td>\n \u00a384.38<\/td>\n \u00a3105.47<\/td>\n \u00a3168.75<\/td>\n \u00a342.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Homebase<\/td>\n \u00a3103.62<\/td>\n \u00a3136.17<\/td>\n \u00a3168.71<\/td>\n \u00a332.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Phil\u2019s Tool Hire<\/td>\n \u00a335<\/td>\n \u00a352.50<\/td>\n \u00a380<\/td>\n \u00a317.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brandon Hire<\/td>\n \u00a3157.50<\/td>\n \u00a3210<\/td>\n \u00a3262.50<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jewson<\/td>\n \u00a396.60<\/td>\n \u00a3135.24<\/td>\n \u00a3193.20<\/td>\n \u00a348.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lawn aerator<\/strong><\/td>\n HSS<\/td>\n \u00a394<\/td>\n \u00a3117.50<\/td>\n \u00a3188<\/td>\n \u00a347<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Homebase<\/td>\n \u00a3119.90<\/td>\n \u00a3157.86<\/td>\n \u00a3195.83<\/td>\n \u00a337.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Phil\u2019s Tool Hire<\/td>\n \u00a360<\/td>\n \u00a390<\/td>\n \u00a3120<\/td>\n \u00a330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brandon Hire<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jewson<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lawn scarifier<\/strong><\/td>\n HSS<\/td>\n \u00a336.25<\/td>\n \u00a345.32<\/td>\n \u00a372.50<\/td>\n \u00a318.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Homebase<\/td>\n \u00a346.67<\/td>\n \u00a360.23<\/td>\n \u00a373.79<\/td>\n \u00a313.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Phil\u2019s Tool Hire<\/td>\n \u00a327.50<\/td>\n \u00a341.25<\/td>\n \u00a355<\/td>\n \u00a313.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brandon Hire<\/td>\n \u00a387.70<\/td>\n \u00a3116.93<\/td>\n \u00a3146.16<\/td>\n X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jewson<\/td>\n \u00a352.92<\/td>\n \u00a374.09<\/td>\n \u00a3105.84<\/td>\n \u00a326.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Questions to ask before hiring garden power tools and machinery<\/h3>\n