Mac Sports Mac Wagon (WTC-145) Black

 Mac Sports Mac Wagon (WTC-145) Black

•  Large capacity - sets up in seconds, no assembly required! Outside dimensions approx. : 35" X 20" X 23" Inside dimensions approx. : 32. 5” x 17. 5” x 10. 5”
• Convenient compact storage - Wagon folds to Only 8" Thick! Folded size approx. 29. 5" X 20" X 8" And includes a convenient carry case. Weighs 24. 5 lbs.
• Lighten the load! - The heavy duty frame allows loads up to 150 lbs. , and the durable 600D fabric can be easily cleaned. Uv and mildew resistant
• Functional features include an adjustable handle for effortless transport and 2 mesh cup holders to keep your beverages secure
• Easy transport - perfect for hauling gear to outdoor sporting events, concerts, trips to the Park and great for use around the house. Please note that it is not made to transport children.

Gardening and Landscaping Tools What are they, how are they classified and how to put together a basic set?

Every time of the year involves some task related to the care of plants, flowers, trees, lawns, orchards, fruit fields, vineyards and green spaces in general, which is diversified not only by the multiplicity of plant species, but also by the type of work to do. For example, there are calendars for sowing, pruning, watering, weeding, preparing the land, adding fertilizer, aerating the soil or sand, and many other jobs that must be carried out within a certain date throughout the year.

These jobs require a series of indispensable tools . Some have been used for centuries; many have been modified with state-of-the-art technology, and others are completely new, all of which are now at the service of the user.

That is why it is important to know the  tools for gardening and landscaping , understand their usefulness and know what ergonomic, performance and / or safety features they incorporate to provide a comfortable, simple and fast work experience.

First of all, and as in any other area of ​​technology, it is useful to note that garden tools are divided into two large groups: hand tools and power or fuel tools . In turn, the tools of both groups are subdivided according to their function.

To aid understanding, the infographic below provides a general classification of gardening and landscaping tools grouped precisely by function, where the blue boxes indicate hand tools, the green boxes denote power tools, and the yellow boxes indicate tools that can be both manual and electric.

In previous articles we have made an introduction to some of these tools and machines , for example: blast mowers , saws , axes , hoes , edgers , chainsaws , shovels , picks , wheelbarrows , blowers , pressure washers and water pumps . However, this time we are going to delve a little more about hand tools with specific application in gardening andlandscaping , which should not be missing in the toolbox , closet or shed of a hobbyist, temporary worker or professional.

Pair of scissors
The broad group of scissors comprises hand tools intended for two fundamental purposes: pruning and harvesting or harvesting in areas such as gardening, arboriculture, fruit growing, flower arranging, and nature conservation where careful habitat management is required.

We can divide this group into four fundamental tools , highlighting the various types and uses in the following graphic.

Saws
When it is not possible to use scissors because the diameter of the branch to be cut exceeds 40 mm, then saws should be used . Within the mountains there are two main groups that we present in the following graphic.

Knives and pocket knives
Small- scale pruning work , such as cutting and grafting, removing shoots, cutting bark and flowers, pruning young trees in nurseries, cutting small branches in fruit or delicate trees such as peach trees, or even the breaking of the soil to plant seeds is done with the use of knives and blades specially designed for these purposes.

Most pruning knives have a curved blade, although handle and blade sizes vary by model and manufacturer. Many also have a folding blade and / or a flat design, making it easy to conveniently store the knife in a pocket.

The knives support multiple uses that in addition to pruning include cutting flowers, rope, plastics and paper. They come with a practical sheath to be worn on the belt.

Some manufacturers also offer the well-known machetes , which feature a sturdy blade about 50 cm long, although the shape, thickness, and width of the machete vary by brand. They are very effective tools for cutting small branches and thick brush.

Axes
Axes are the most widely used hand tools for cutting trees, whether of branches or the trunk (felling), and therefore essential in a toolbox. The types of ax and the way to use it are concepts fully applicable to the case of gardening and landscaping . In this regard, we only need to distinguish the variants offered by some manufacturers:

• Axes for cutting branches, felling small trees and garden tasks : they are between 60 and 70 cm long and their head weighs 1 kg. The blade is narrow, which allows it to easily penetrate the branch to be cut.
• Axes for felling trees : they are a little longer and heavier than the previous ones, with a length between 70 and 90 cm and a head that weighs between 1.1 and 2.3 kg. The cutting edge is pronounced to easily penetrate the wood to be felled.
• Breaker axes : they are to cut wood from trees already felled, for example, to obtain firewood. They measure between 80 and 90 cm and the head weighs between 2.0 and 3.5 kg. They have a thick head specially designed to break wood, which helps to penetrate the wood with less effort. Some are designed with a flat area on the head to be used as a wedge and are recommended for very hard, thick and difficult to chop woods.

Shovels, hoes and picks
On the list of must-have tools , shovels and hoes are paramount. If we work with stones or in lands with an abundance of these, the pick is also essential. Although there are different types of shovels , hoes and picks , those that are used particularly in gardening are those detailed in the graph below.

Wire rakes and brooms
Other essential elements for working and cleaning the floor are rakes . The market offers different types and with a variable number of tines. Within the group of rakes we can consider the wire broom , since it fulfills one of the various functions of the rake, that is, cleaning.

In the graph that follows we detail the most used types of rake.

Mini-tools
For those who are dedicated to small-scale gardening , the cultivation of exotic or delicate plants and flowers, greenhouse crops or those who have a farm or home garden, there is a team of mini-tools that will give great help to the tasks that demand this kind of activity. All these mini-tools are designed to work on the edges or under bushes, to care for rockeries, balconies and flower pots, and to eliminate weeds.

Some of these tools are the same as the ones we just saw, such as shovels, rakes, and hoes, but in a small size. Others are specific to their magnitude, such as cultivators and so-called pitchforks, forks or forks.

The functions of mini-shovels, hoes and rakes are basically identical to those of their larger peers, that is to say: prepare, flatten and level the ground around the plants, either by breaking, loosening and aerating; dig seeding or transplant furrows; extract weeds; plant, sow and distribute compost, etc.

The growers are a little more specific. They are used to break up compacted soil, spread fertilizers, and remove shallow weed roots in hard-to-reach areas without disturbing the roots of surrounding plants.

When preparing the ground for planting flowers and shrubs, growers loosen the soil, allowing it to aerate and allowing rain and heat to enter, which ensures a good development of the root system, and easily spread the compost.

The forks, yokes or forks are mini-tools that help remove weeds, especially those deep rooted, as dandelion, thistles and certain Umbelliferae.

They are also used to loosen, prepare and level the ground before planting, as well as to harvest root vegetables, such as radishes or carrots planted in small plots.

Irrigation and transport elements
Regardless of the tasks involved in both gardening and landscaping , the watering of the plants and the transport of various materials should always be carried out, for example, earth, stones, pruning residues, harvested fruits, plants, tools and many others.

Among the manual means available for these tasks there is a preferential place for at least three:

• Hoses and Accessories : These can be wall mounted hoses, coiled hoses, hoses designed to withstand low temperatures, or self-coiling hoses.
• Watering cans : or portable water containers for indoor and outdoor use, are constructed of plastic, metal, or even ceramic and are occasionally provided with a spray nozzle.
• Wheelbarrows : with an average capacity of 170 liters, they can have one or two wheels. Although single-wheel models allow good maneuverability, the two-wheel design has better stability on the ground and is becoming a popular part for these types of applications.

Quick guide to putting together a gardening kit

With all the tools that we have mentioned in this article it can be inferred that putting together a complete gardening set implies a considerable investment. All the listed tools are useful and your choice will depend specifically on the tasks to be performed and the size of the garden or green space to be created and / or maintained.

The most reasonable thing is to acquire the tools little by little and as they are needed. In principle, a basic kit to start with should respond to the guidelines provided in the following infographic.


However, if the choice is to be prioritized even more, the tools to buy in the first instance are: hoe, shovel, hand scissors, wire broom, hose and edger . Do not forget in any selection a good pair of gardening gloves , another essential element for the user's safety.

As can be seen, some of the tools mentioned in this quick guide are electrical. The use of power tools is more widespread in landscaping than in gardening or horticulture, but pasture maintenance and weeding are common tasks in any area where there is a green space, no matter how small.

We will deal properly with these power tools in a future article .

Leather belts for gardening tools

The gardening tools hand as well as some accessories that we carry with us while we perform tasks planters, often become a headache when we leave for any place and never are where we need them .

 
Even when we are cautious and put the tools that we are going to need in a bag or basket, it often happens that when we move from one side of the garden to the other, we do it with one of the scissors in hand and the bag is left forgotten in place. where we start to work. When we miss another tool is when we realize that we have to go back to look for it again, and to each job done we add extra rides. I don't know if this is a garden rule, but I can say that it always happens to me. On the other hand, something can also happen is that some scissors end up piercing the back pocket of the pants.

But if there is one thing that makes these belts and their bags especially comfortable, it is because they allow us to have our hands free when we need it with just a small gesture, and I do not mean to leave the scissors anywhere, because, in all probability we will be able to find it later.

In these cases, using a belt for pruning shears and other accessories  is a fairly practical solution if we know how to choose the most suitable for our purpose. There are different models of bag-belts for gardening and floristry made of more or less resistant materials.




But today I wanted to show some examples of  belts designed to have only essential garden tools within reach , without adding any additional weight or strain on the back , and to allow us to feel comfortable when we walk in the garden. The uses that we can give them depend on each model, but they usually have space for pruning shears and scissors to cut flowers, the mobile phone (only if it is strictly necessary ...) and some other small accessories.

The belts that I show are all  handmade and the material used is leather. This means that the final price of the product is somewhat more expensive, but it also means that it will be a durable supplement that will stoically withstand exposure to the sun, wet and dry temperatures, and other outdoor conditions. If we take good care of it, it will age well and end up becoming one of those objects that we do not want to get rid of. A good gift to give to a special person, don't you think? Or maybe, why not, a gift to give ourselves. I am on It.


- Waxed genuine leather garden belt. Hand made .

The bag contains 4 pockets for pruning shears, small scissors, knife and a zippered compartment for your phone and keys. Seller: MerifaLeather.



- Leather gardening belt. Hand made .

Sleeve length - 23.5 cm. The total length of the strap is 125 cm. Seller: KenzanKiev



- Natural leather gardening belt-bag. Hand made .

Waterproof and tear resistant in wet and dry conditions. With the possibility of customizing it. Seller: EveUa.



- Wax coated genuine leather garden belt. Hand made .

Main Pocket Size: Length is 28.8cm, Height is 19cm. The total height of the bag is 25.4 cm. Seller: hobbyshop4U.



- Tanned leather farmer and florist tool belt. Hand made .

Custom pockets for pruning shears and scissors, folding knife and pencils, plus large interior and exterior pockets to keep your phone, tools, ties and accessories close at hand. Made from high quality oil tanned leather. Seller: Wheeler Munroe



- Reinforced garden belt + scissor pocket. Hand made .

Pockets adapted for pruning shears and small scissors. Made from high quality oil tanned leather that is flexible and durable with a deep chocolate brown sheen. Vendor: Wheeler Munroe



- Waxed Genuine Leather Garden Bucket Belt. Hand made .

The bag contains 3 pockets adapted for pruning shears, small scissors, knife and a large pocket to keep your phone, tools, ties and accessories close at hand. Made from high quality oil tanned leather that is flexible and durable with a deep chocolate brown sheen. Vendor: Wheeler Munroe.



- Waxed genuine leather garden bag belt. Hand made .

The bag contains 3 pockets for pruning shears, scissors, knife and a zippered compartment for the phone. Seller: Merifa Leather.



- Leather garden belt-bag. Handmade.

The bag contains an interior phone pocket, a wide bottom pocket and 2 pockets for pruning shears and scissors. Ergonomic shape to adapt to the natural curves of the waist Seller: FH Leather.



- Gardening belt with genuine leather braided pouch. Hand made .

Main Pocket Size: Length is 22.8cm, Height is 19cm. The total height of the bag is 25.4 cm. Seller: hobbyshop4U.