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ltt economist sunsuntribune total home saturday may 132006 gardeners toolbox what would a painter be without his brushes and oils could a doctor perform surgery without his instruments the same could be said for a budding landscaper his lawn or garden is much easier to care for if the right tools were employed plus it might prove to be less strenuous work as well prior to making any landscaping plans make an assessment of your tool portfolio make note of anything you might need to accomplish goals outdoors if you need help compiling your list here are some good items to include 1 trowel a strong quality trowel will make easy work of overturning soil and get ting to the root of weeds 2 shovel there are many shovels out there but finding one that fits your stature will make work much easier look for a shovel with a handle that reaches your shoul ders the width of the bar fitting comfortably in your hands forged or stainless steel will last longer particularly ones with an all-in- one steel handle and head shovel 3 wheelbarrow this garden workhorse makes it much easier to transport heavy materials and equipment than by nand also easily cart away lawn clippings rocks and soil 4 spade a sharpedged spade will make it easier to divide perennials forged steel is not rustproof but will hold up better against hard objects like rocks under the soil 5 pruners pruning is a must in every garden removing dead and diseased plant parts as well as cutting back overgrowth will ensure healthier plants and shrubbery a pruner is a precise clean cutting tool ergonomic and mechanically assisted mod els allow you to cut through thick branches with minimal strain on your hands 6 hoe a hoe also known as a scuffle hoe allows you to cultivate weed and mix as you push and pull the soil 7 cultivator these come in many styles but essentially feature pronged clawlike please see assess page 20 a great assortment of quality hanging baskets planters and annual flats we also carry perennials the most complete selection for all your gardening landscaping needs 1 wned and operated for over 30 years i open 7 days a week 10th line just north of the stouffviile country market gfli8i3 ww duecclkk i sit wmm j tbi wsssm right now kennedy greenhouses has the perfect mothers day gift with heautifus arrangements in plastic fibre or fets tjteiskets irssffi mm st 111 i mm- mm- mm mmm kabbb98aia hikw 1 i llllf us hi 4m sjjibsi wml our iwms k m bkush fli greenhouses g i lsjwrtiwi fri97sas fe s 0mmm simmwmmmm w j iwv sill fe ijt mmegq m viuu vm b