Power Garden Tools

While you might think of power tools as normally found in a home workshop and used for woodworking and other similar DIY projects, they can also be helpful around your yard and garden. You may not reach for a circular saw or drill when heading outside to do a little trimming, but a hedge trimmer, string trimmer, or chainsaw could come in very handy.

If you can think of an outside yard task, there’s a good chance there’s a power tool available that can make it a little easier and quicker to accomplish. Power yard and garden tools can be electric powered, but there are also gas models and battery power is becoming very popular. If you have a small yard and several outside electrical outlets, then electric powered tools can be a good choice as they’re often a little quieter to use – a feature your neighbors might appreciate. However, if you have a large yard, gas or battery power are normally the best choice as you can walk around the property freely without having to be concerned with an extension cord.

Types of Garden and Yard Power Tools

There are numerous garden and yard power tools to choose from, but a well stocked garage or garden shed might contain:

• String trimmer – these power tools are handy for knocking down high weeds or trimming around your home and planting beds after mowing. They are available as electric or battery powered, but if you have a lot of trimming to do, gas might be your best choice. There are various head configurations to choose from and the tool is available in numerous power sizes to fit your job.
• Hedge trimmer – these tools do exactly what the name implies – trim hedges, but they can actually be used to trim any type of shrubbery. They are also available in electric, gas, or battery powered configurations.
• Chain saws – if you have a lot of trees on your property or cut your own firewood, it may be difficult to do without one of these handy tools. They can be used to cut up fallen limbs, cut down dead trees, and even to cut fence posts. They are available in numerous sizes depending on your intended use and electric, battery, and gas powered versions are available. If you intend to cut down large trees and limbs, gas powered operation is normally the best choice.
• Blowers – mowing and trimming can make your yard look nice, but what about all the clippings left behind on your walkways and drive? A power blower can make short work of cleaning up after your weekly yard work is done and some can even be set up to function as a vacuum. Blowers are available in gas, electric, or battery powered configurations.
• Yard edgers – if you like your yard to have a manicured look, nothing beats using an edger around your walkways and planting beds – simply walk behind it and let the power tool do the work. One again, you can choose from gas, electric, or battery powered models.

These are just a few of the many options available when looking for power tools to help with your yard and garden work. Always wear proper footwear when using outdoor power tools, keep children and pets at a safe distance when tools are in use, and eye and ear protection are mandatory for the operator.