There is so much to look forward in summer season—besides the scorching heat and unrelenting sweat. The scent of night-blooming jasmines, bright hibiscus and birds happily twittering around is enough to make us forget the negative bits. The garden is back to life and Mother Nature has so much to offer!
That’s why summer is the season for gardening. The sunshine, warm climate and monsoon showers allow flowers and plants to reach their full potential. Even though Mother Nature is on your side to beautify your garden, you still need a few garden tools to make life easier.
Here are five must-have tools for a successful summer garden.
Add Mulch with Khurpi
Among the best things you can do for your garden is spread a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch over the soil. The mulch covers the ground, protecting the soil from the sun. This puts less pressure on the plant roots and restricts moisture loss due to evaporation.
The garden tool for this job is a khurpi. Use it to spread organic matter such as wood, pine straw, grass clippings and shredded leaves over the soil.
Weed With Bill Hook
Weeds are unavoidable—even in the most well-kept gardens. The weeds love to come out as the weather gets hotter. There are, however, many ways to deter them. If you don’t want to use a weedicide, you can opt for a bill hook.
Never weeded with this garden tool? Don’t worry! Check out our blog on bill hooks.
Aerate Soil with Rake
If your soil is healthy, roots will develop and spread quickly. The best way to ensure this? Aeration before adding organic fertilization such as eggshells, mulch, or fruit and vegetable skins.
Turning the soil over with a garden tool like a rake allows water and nutrients to spread evenly throughout the soil.
Deadhead With Secateurs
Flowers make your garden more exciting but it’s also important to cull them. Known as deadheading, this method stops plants from producing seeds. Your plants can then use this energy to produce more blooms. Use a strong but precise gardentool such as pruningsecateurs to snip off extra flowers.
Plant More with Digging Trowel
Lastly, don’t hold back from adding more to your garden in this weather! Prep for the summer by sprouting seeds in advance. Then, take a garden tool like a digging trowel and plant it in a prepared flower bed. Don’t forget to water well!
We hope your summer garden thrives with our garden tools! Explore them today.
