What tools are needed for the garden and vegetable garden — a country minimum, new items

With the onset of heat, Russians rushed to their dachas to put their houses and plots in order. The demand for gardening tools, as well as tools for housekeeping, has also increased. The high demand is caused not only by the need to replace outdated pitchforks or rakes, but also by the emergence of many affordable and convenient devices that significantly facilitate work in the garden. Izvestia tells us what kind of gardening equipment is needed in the country and what useful novelties can be purchased this season.

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The list of tools that you can't do without in your backyard today includes a lawn mower or a trimmer, which allow you to create a beautifully manicured lawn and keep the area clean. Due to their compact size and ease of use, they have been in great and steady demand among summer residents for many years.

This can also include a tillerblock or a cultivator, a type of agricultural machinery, but small in size, designed specifically for gardeners and gardeners. With its help, you can quickly and efficiently process the garden without exhausting work with a shovel and rake.

Axes and saws are also needed to prepare firewood for lighting a stove or barbecue. However, modern summer residents often choose electric saws instead. With their help, it is much easier to carve a thick tree than with traditional tools.

A water pump is required for the organization of water supply for technical and domestic needs. It connects to a well or borehole, providing automatic water supply from the source to the consumer. This eliminates the need for summer residents to carry buckets of water into the house or garden for irrigation.

A separate place is occupied by garden tools for the care of trees and shrubs. Pruning and care of plants should be carried out regularly. This is necessary in order to get a large harvest, prolong the life of plants and stimulate their growth. Without proper treatment, trees will get sick more often, and the quantity and quality of fruits will deteriorate.

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Recently, many upgraded and new devices have appeared on the market. As a result, working at the cottage has become a pleasure, not a grueling job. Battery-powered gardening equipment deserves special attention. It is in no way inferior to gasoline or electric analogues, but it wins in convenience and environmental friendliness. Such devices are almost silent and work even with power outages.

Battery powered brushcutters

Cordless shears-bush cutters allow you to effortlessly maintain order in the garden. Unlike their electrical predecessors, such tools are light in weight, comfortable in the hand and do not require plugging into an outlet, which makes it possible to carry out work away from the electrical network. Some models are equipped with interchangeable knives and telescopic guides that allow you to work at height without using a ladder.

It is recommended to choose brushcutters with high battery capacity and high-quality knives. Depending on the model and functional characteristics, the price of the device ranges from 2.5 to 8 thousand rubles. Additionally, you can purchase a telescopic rod for 1.2-1.8 thousand rubles.

Battery Powered Sprayer

The sprayer helps to effectively control weeds, pests, fertilize plants and even wash windows. It can be used to quickly and easily spray various liquids and fertilizers. In addition, the device runs for a long time without recharging. But its main advantage is its mobility. Modern garden sprayers are carried on the back like backpacks. And thanks to their compact size, gardeners can easily move around the site without experiencing inconvenience.

When choosing a sprayer, it is important to pay attention to the battery capacity and the material from which the tank is made. It is advisable to choose models made of durable transparent plastic, which will allow you to control the liquid level and prevent possible leaks. The average price of a knapsack sprayer is about 3.6 thousand rubles. They are available in volumes from 3 to 16 liters. You will also need to purchase protective glasses and gloves to avoid liquid getting on the skin when processing plants.

Saber Saw

A reciprocating saw or electric saw is a universal helper in everyday life, indispensable in construction, repair, for cutting metal and lumber, as well as pruning trees and harvesting firewood. They can cut almost any material — foam blocks, bricks, concrete, tiles, nails — and process wooden parts with complex shapes. Thus, the saw can perform the functions of a jigsaw, grinder, circular saw and replace several cutting tools at once.

The reciprocating saw is quite simple. It has an elongated body, a pistol grip handle and several switches. Devices with both a network cable and a battery are available for sale. For better performance, it is recommended to choose a tool with a power of at least 1000 watts with a stroke frequency of 2700 rpm. It is also worth paying attention to the thickness of the cut and additional options that make it easier to work. The household model will cost 3.7 thousand rubles, the professional model will cost from 8.3 thousand rubles.

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Garden Shredder

The chopper is designed to grind grass, twigs, twigs, bark and other wood materials. They always remain in large numbers after cleaning the site, pruning trees and construction work. The latest models that have appeared in garden hypermarkets make it easy to grind even thick branches, saving gardeners from having to burn branches and weeds using traditional methods. Prunings are often turned into mulch, compost, and animal feed and used to protect trees from pests. The cutting system is also suitable for all types of household waste.

Today, the presence of a garden chopper is considered a sign of a high level of cottage culture. With it, it is easy to maintain order on the site without having to burn wood waste in a tin barrel, "fumigating" the neighbors with acrid smoke. At its core, the device is similar to an electric grinder. Its performance largely depends on the engine power and the quality of the blades. The typical motor power is 2-3 kW. There are both gasoline and electric choppers on sale. Prices for such devices range from 9.9 to 50 thousand rubles.

Soil acidity and moisture meter

This gadget is necessary for all summer residents who cultivate a vegetable garden. The device allows you to create the most favorable conditions for plant growth, helping to adjust the indicators of soil acidity and moisture, as well as the illumination of a given area. It is also used in the care of seedlings and houseplants in order to produce timely watering and apply the necessary fertilizers.

The measurement is carried out at the roots and is suitable for any type of soil. It is enough just to stick a metal probe into the soil and wait a few minutes. The device is compact in size and does not require batteries, making it easy to use at home and take it with you to the country. The kit includes instructions with a table of standard pH values (the level of soil acidity) for most vegetables and fruits. You can buy an acidity and humidity meter in the range of 1.5 thousand rubles.

The landing cone

Another indispensable gardener's assistant is a planting cone. It allows you to quickly make neat holes for planting seeds in the ground, transplanting seedlings, bulbous and other plants with a developed root system. The lunkformer is equipped with a comfortable ergonomic handle and a metal sliding mechanism with a marking scale. Due to this, it is possible to form wells of the desired depth and width, which greatly facilitates the process. The cost of the device, depending on the manufacturer, ranges from 290 to 1.2 thousand rubles.

Where and how to store garden tools

Tools and gardening equipment should be stored in a dark and dry place to prevent possible damage due to frost or moisture. In the absence of a special storage room, utility rooms in the house, garden cabinets and chests can serve as a storage place.

Shovels, scythes, hoes, boots, and other tools should be sharpened and then placed in a bucket of sand. You can add a little machine oil to the container, so the tools will last longer. If the wooden parts of the shovels and boots are dry after the winter, they must be placed in water for a couple of days.

Scissors, pruning shears and other cutting tools need to be sharpened and lubricated with special grease or machine oil. After that, put them in the covers or wrap them in a coarse cloth. The teeth of saws, hacksaws and axes can be covered with a hose, after making a longitudinal incision in it.

As for "heavy" machinery, such as lawn mowers and tillers, it is recommended to periodically lubricate all their cutting parts with anti-corrosion agents. Filters and gas tanks need to be cleaned after each use.

Earlier, Izvestia wrote that the cost of Russians for goods for cottages, gardens and vegetable gardens increased 1.3 times. The most popular brands of gardening equipment and tools among Russians are Karcher, Makita and Nocord.