Hand Tools and Techniques for Home Landscaping Learn about hand tools and techniques for home landscaping, including working in wooded land areas, clearing brush, problems with established sod, removing tree roots and common sense landscaping tips.
By John Vivian
The usual machete stroke in light brush is back and forth, swiveling the wrist at the end of each stroke.
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All Homestead Iron tools are sharp! They use 1075 high-carbon steel for their blades and treat each as a high-quality knife.
Photo by Queren King-Orozco
Few real grubbing-quality tools are sold at retail garden supply outlets or country town hardware stores. You may find a few power tools at rental agencies, but the most appropriate hand took are made in small quantities and sold to the construction and nursery trades.