Tool accessories such as mauls, picks, and carts are necessary for some of the toughest landscaping jobs you will perform in your yard.
Things to consider:
A Maul for Wood – Some people get an incredible feeling of satisfaction from creating their own fireplace woodpile. When busting large "rounds" of wood, use a wood chopper´s maul instead of an axe. A maul has a wider head, and it produces more outward pressure on the wood. An old stump makes a great chopping block. Get a splitting wedge for particularly large or difficult "rounds." Drive the wedge into the wood, and then smack it with the side of your maul.
Hard Worker – A pick mattock has a pointed tip for breaking rocks and a grubbing blade for working softer materials. You grasp the handle with your forward hand near the head, and your rear hand goes near the end. Bend over at the waist with your back parallel to the ground, and use short strokes. This is the tool of choice for firefighters who are doing trail work.
Transportation Specialist – Anyone who spends a lot of time working outside in the garden and on yard projects knows that a garden cart is a must-have tool. Garden carts are more stable than wheelbarrows. They are designed to be pulled, and have two or more large wheels. They have flat bottoms and straight sides. Larger carts work great hauling heavy loads, and smaller carts are perfect for toting tools and flats of plants. rough surfaces.
