A Guide For Large Garden Owners
Winter is nearly over, and you know what that means; it is time to start planning the next year in your garden.
When you have a large garden (over 1,000 sq feet), you can feel daunted at the prospect of having to care for it, especially if you work full-time or have a family. However, keeping your garden in good condition is not only good for your home’s overall look, but it can also help you and your family to have a safe space to retreat to, that is not overrun by weeds.
So, to make that a reality going into 2025, what are some of the best garden tools that you can get to help you?
A Riding Lawnmower
Riding lawnmowers are a must-have for a large garden, as they save time, and effort and can help you to keep your piece of greenery looking amazing without having to hire help. They are also great if you have kids who are in their teens, as you can delegate the task of cutting the lawn to them without too much hassle or complaint! You will, of course, need to make sure that you have the right storage space for your mower, as these types cannot be collapsed!
An Electric Chainsaw
When you have a large garden that has both trees and large, denser shrubs, it is worth investing in an electric chainsaw to help with pruning. For this task, unlike the mowing, it’s not advised that you delegate it to kids of any age!
A chainsaw can make fast work of trees that need to be cut back and, with the invention of lightweight, battery-operated chainsaws, you won’t have to spend a lot of money on oil or running costs.
Extendable Pruning Shears
Much like the chainsaw, pruning shears is a great idea if you have taller shrubs, bushes, and trees that will need to be cut back come fall and spring. Of course, if you aren’t a fan of heights or climbing ladders, it is worth looking into getting a pair of extendable pruning shears, as these will allow you to better navigate tall greenery in your garden, without having to feel worried about the safety of climbing a ladder. Just make sure you have a helmet to wear when using an extendable set of shears, as falling branches and shrubbery can be dangerous!
Underground Irrigation System
Watering a large garden by hand will take a long time and, as before, if you work full time, you probably won’t be able to do this regularly, which can cause plants to become scorched in the summer. So, for many homeowners with large gardens, it is wise to invest in an underground irrigation system. With the invention of smart irrigation systems, you can now time the system to spray or mist your plants at set times in the day, keeping your green space looking lush. You will need to hire professionals to install this, which can be costly, but the returns on this will be a visually striking garden for you and your family.
