Garden Railways – August 2019

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GET A

GRIP ON

HAND

TOOLS

by Rene Schweitzer ■ Waukesha, WI

PHOTOS BY BILL ZUBACK

We've found great gear for

your railway garden

NOTHING IS MORE FRUSTRATING than trying to

accomplish a gardening task with a product not meant for the work

at hand. Even worse is using a poorly-built tool that bends or

breaks, right in the middle of a project!

When purchasing tools, look for things such as ergonomic han-

dles or grips, metal blades/tines, and sizing/fit. Also check the

item’s warranty information — Some manufacturers offer lifetime

warranties on their products.

These tools were chosen for their usefulness in the railroad

garden. Most have smaller-scale features better suited for use with

miniature plants. We’ve grouped them into general categories

based on function. Happy gardening!

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