Checklist: Essential Yard Tools

Whether you do your own yard maintenance, or hire a lawn care service, it is essential to have the proper tools on hand. Following is a list of the basics, and not so basics:

Rake

Lawn Mower (Mulching, Power or Push)

Broom

Hose

Spray Attachment for Hose

Spade

Flat Shovel

Sprinkler

Edging Tool

Electric Weed Trimmer

Hand-Held Weeding Tool

Pruning Shears

Electric Hedge Trimmer

Garden Gloves

Tarp for Moving Clippings

String and Stakes to Support Plants

Seed Spreader

Tiller

Trowel

Bow Saw