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Special Tools: Most important of the gardener's special tools and equipment for efficient and successful plant propagation are a sharp knife, a pair of pruners, a dibbler, suitable compost and a selection of pots and seed trays.
The use of the right tools is essential. It gives the plant material the very best start in life. If the plant material is damaged, it will die and become a prime site for possible rots which will infect the cutting.
You will find many of the following tools useful for everyday household tasks. Specific tools for decorating and other special
tasks are described in detail on later pages (see p. 39-43).Portable workbench This provides a working surface and highly
adaptable vise, and can be used as a step-up or as one of two trestles.
Steel ruler For use as an accurate cutting guide as well as for marking straight lines. Yardstick Plastic rulers are lightweight and the folding wooden types are convenient.
Then looking at your plans, make sure there are some rative elements that link different areas to create visual iony. You could, for example, use the same carpet color ughout the house, or leave all doors as unpainted wood, i just a little careful planning, you will be able to achieve rmonious decorative scheme and a balance of moods styles for your own home.
The right tools for the job greatly simplify the task in hand and ensure the best possible results. Some tools are expensive, but you must weigh their cost against the savings you will make by not paying someone else to do the work for you. Always buy the best tools you can afford; good, well-cared-for tools will last, so think of them as an investment.
Sharp scissors, chisels, and knives give a clean cut and are safer to use than blunt ones. For general use, do not buy a prepackaged tool kit. These often include a number of tools you will never use. Be selective and choose tools according to the work you plan to do. |
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