Re: GARDENING TOOLS
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: GARDENING TOOLS
- From: "* P* L* <lindsey@mallorn.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 08:53:58 -0600 (CST)
> Would be interested in knowing your favorite gardening tools. I seem to
> get a lot of mileage out of a "sharpshooter" spade -- and my favorite
> weeder: a paring knife!!
>
> But I am also interested in purchasing or putting on my "want list" some
> really good tools -- any suggestions?
>
> thanks...
When I worked at the Morton Arboretum we used a hand tool called a
schwepel (not sure if I'm spelling it right), and it was fantastic.
It basically consisted of a handle about 10" long with a triangular
head attached to one end perpendicular to the handle in both directions.
The side of the triangle closest to the person wielding it was sharpened,
and it was designed to scoop under weeds and pull them out with
minimal effort.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to find one anywhere now. I even did an
Internet search for all possible spellings, but no luck. I may have
to go back to the Morton and find out where they were purchased from.
Chris
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