Winter is almost half over, but we're sure a lot of gardeners are already getting ready to create their spring gardens. With less gardening to do, cold weather is the perfect time to update the gardening tool list. Especially with lawn care in early spring, having the right tools on hand can make the job much easier. Gardening supply store owners should pay equal attention to this time of year - knowing that expanding product lines or replenishing inventory should be done before early spring.

So which spring lawn care tools are worth investing in? In this blog, we'll cover basic lawn tools and equipment to help all those in the gardening business build their tool inventories.

Essential Spring Lawn Care Tools

Garden Trowels and Forks - Garden trowels and forks are essential tools for lawn care. They are used for turning the soil and loosening weeds, as well as digging up soil and planting new seeds or bulbs.

Hoes and Rakes - Hoes and rakes may sound like tools you'd use to grow vegetables, but they're just as important for lawn care. Hoes can be used to remove dead plant roots or debris from the soil. Rakes make it easy and convenient to clear leaves and debris from your lawn. They will be essential for cleaning up the lawn and preparing the grounds for spring.

Watering Equipment - You can't have a lawn without watering tools. The most common types of lawn watering equipment are sprinklers and garden hoses with spray nozzles. Watering cans or sprayers can also be used to water your lawn, but a better choice is, of course, a sprinkler system.

Leaf blowers - Leaf blowers make it quick and easy to clean up and get rid of any leaves or weeds that have accumulated on your lawn. However, it is important to note that as a power tool, care should be taken when using it to ensure that the power is adequate and safe.

Grass Shears - Like pruning tools, grass shears are specifically designed for mowing lawns. Any gardener who wants to have a neat lawn or landscaping look should have grass shears.  

Lawn Mower - For any large garden, a lawn mower is one of the essential pieces of equipment. If it is a home that already has a mower, then it should have some inspection or maintenance done on it before early spring. Check the equipment's oil level, spark plugs, and blades to make sure they are all in top working condition. Then, it will be easy to get a green garden by tending to a large lawn in the spring.

Other Spring Gardening Tools

Gardening Safety Gear - In addition to gardening tools, the health and safety of the gardener must also be considered. Garden safety gears such as gloves, kneeling pads and rain boots can ensure that gardeners are not injured while working.

Pruning Shears and Loppers - These are basic pruning tools, and although they are not used in lawn care, they are still indispensable for early spring gardening. If you have trees, bushes or hedges in your garden, pruning shears and loppers are perfect for shaping them.

Wheelbarrow - A wheelbarrow is a mainstay in your yard. You can use it to move soil, compost or mulch. It can carry your other tools and help you work more efficiently.

Shovels - Shovels are suitable for use in large outdoor gardens. From digging up soil to plant new plants to lifting sod to moving soil or fertilizer from one place to another, shovels are essential.

Of course, there's so much work to be done in the spring garden! Digging up the soil, planting new flowers, fertilizing plants - each task should be done with the right tools of choice. That's why we recommend that gardeners or store owners prepare their garden tool inventory in the winter.

Gardepot is a garden tool supplier with 14 years of experience. We offer the best products and services and are happy to share our knowledge of various tools to those in the gardening business. If you have any questions or purchase needs, please feel free to contact us.