Which garden tools do you use for hedge plants?
You've just got a garden and your hedge plants are on their way. So now what? What should and can you do to prepare your garden for the hedge? Especially in terms of garden tools. What should you have in your garden shed, garage or shed as a standard to maintain your garden?! You'll know exactly what to buy after reading this blog.
Hoe
Let's start at the beginning. You have to remove all the weeds on the spot where the hedge is to be planted. This is done with a hoe. You loosen the soil and immediately cut off the weeds at their roots. This way, the weeds can no longer attach themselves to the soil and they will die. It depends on the size of your garden, but you can throw the weeds in a bucket, a dustbin or a wheelbarrow. Or, of course, you can just put them on the compost heap.
Shovel or spade
It's obvious, but the root balls of the hedge plants naturally dig deeper into the ground. So you have to 'get to work' digging a large trench. For this you need a shovel. They sometimes call it a spade. With the spade, you can dig a trench quickly and easily. Of course, it depends on the size of the root ball how wide and deep it has to be. In the description of the hedge plants on our website, we have put a description of the size of the root ball. Of course, you can also wait until the hedge plants arrive at your home, but then you won't be able to plant them right away. By the way, another tip: stretch a rope from one side of the trench to the other so that your plants are nice and straight.
A watering can or garden hose
The plants have arrived. Great! For planting, you can use a planting soil such as Vivimus. Simply mix it with the soil in the trench. Now divide all the plants over the trench. Does it look good? Then take the root ball out of the pot one by one and immerse it in a bucket of water. Then put the plants in the ground, soaking wet. Are they standing up straight? Then fill the trench with soil. You can do this with your hands. Or use the shovel again. Now it is important to water the plants regularly. With a watering can if you have more time. Don't have much time? Then water the plants with a garden hose. Be careful: Too wet is not a good idea, too dry is definitely not great either.
Pruning shears
Of course, it will take some time if you have just planted your hedge, but sooner or later you will have to prune it. Pruning shears allow you to cut branches that are no thicker than a finger. It is best to buy pruning shears where the blades pass each other. They really cut the branches. More importantly, make sure the shears are always sharp. Is it blunt? Then you will get frayed and mould can develop. Always prune at an angle just above a bud. When you should do that depends on the plant. If it is freezing, do not prune any plants. This may cause damage.
Loppers
Do you have a lot of large hedge plants in your garden and do you want to cut thicker branches? Then pruning shears won't be able to cut through them. Then use loppers. They are often longer than pruning shears so you can use more force.
Hedge clippers
Another pair of secateurs? Yes indeed. Besides pruning shears and loppers, hedge clippers are an indispensable tool if you have a hedge. They help you trim fine-leaved hedges into shape. Hedge trimmers are not suitable for cutting thick branches and are too coarse for small plants. You can choose between manual and electric hedge trimmers.
Broom
Last but not least... a hard broom. Do I really need one? Yes, you do. It's part of your standard garden equipment. Is your hedge plant close to your terrace or a paved path? Then it is a good idea to sweep it clean after planting or pruning. But you will see that you will need the hard broom more often. Even in autumn or when there is a strong wind, your terrace and garden paths are full of leaves and sand. And then it's nice to have your broom friend waiting for you around the corner.