With Easter out of the way the gardening season is now certainly well upon us. The whine of lawn mowers on the Sunday morning now turns into a regular sound and also the smell of freshly cut grass adorns the gardens of numerous streets up and down the UK.
Gardeners up and down the UK will now be thinking about working on their gardens in readiness for the spring and summertime a time when most of us like to spend time in the garden enjoying, what will hopefully be, a very wonderful English summertime.
There is a saying that an English Gardener is as good as his tools and no truer word has ever been spoken in Jest. A Gardener cannot work his magic without looking after his tools and maintaining them in good working order.
So listed here are some suggestions for you on how you can look after your garden tools:-
1) Take a look at the plugs and wires to some garden tools are all in ideal order and working adequately
2) If your garden tools are ruined get them fixed professionally don't attempt to fix power tools yourself
3) Spray a gentle coat of oil or WD40 to any movable elements to prevent them from rusting
4) Be certain your moving parts on any power tools are oiled properly and in the case of power tools start the motors in advance of use to make sure they're well oiled.
5) Store your Power Tools correctly when you have ceased using them. If you will be storing your tools in the garage look at wall storage to keep your garden tools away from the ground and out of the way
6) Be sure you clean up them correctly before storing them, clear away grass cuttings and such from the blades to maintain them clean for the following time you are going to need them
7) In the case of your lawnmower apply some WD40 or grease to the height adjusters to ensure they don’t seize up
8) Check for any cracks in the plastic or damaged components on your gardening tools so that you can have them fixed just before you next use them. Waiting till next time may bring about frustration if they break whilst you are using them
9) If you are using hedge cutters and such tools make sure they are not only cleaned but the blades sharpened to ensure they are ready for use next time
10) If your tools have wooden handles think about applying some oil such as linseed oil to keep the wood looking good and this will stop the wood from drying out and cracking or splintering
The important thing to maintaining the life of your tools is how you care for them. Care for them well and keep them properly and safely in the garage and your garden tools will last you for a long time.
Enjoy the Garden
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