Landscape around the home is not any easy task in most cases, however it can be both fun and rewarding. If you have done your homework and have a good landscape plan, as well as a sound budget, then the final step before getting down to work is to get some landscape supplies in order to do the job properly.

The type of equipment that is going to be necessary will depend mostly on how much gardening that you plan to do. In a lot of cases, some basic hand tools are going to be all that's needed to get impressive results. In other cases however, then you may need power driven tools which are more heavy duty.

The basic backyard gardener usually can get by with some simple instruments, and probably the most widely used is the rake. Not only does it help with cleaning up leaves, and also can assist with aerating and loosening the ground as well as spreading seeds.

A shovel is also very important, and this can help to ensure that trees and shrubs or bushes can be put into the ground at the appropriate depth. It's not a good idea to have a hole which is too shallow for planting. A smaller version of the shovel is the trowel, which is perfect for smaller holes to insert flowers and small plants, it can also help loosen and break up dirt.

A few others include a hoe, seed spreader and watering can. The hoe is especially useful for breaking up weeds, whereas the watering can allows for easy watering in tight areas. Fertilizer and mulch can really add to the design of your garden, fertilizer will help your plants to grow much stronger and healthier, whereas mulch is more for decorative purposes, however it will also help to retain water in the ground, which is important in many climates.

If you are thinking about doing the landscaping work yourself, it is recommended that you visit your local home and garden shop and talk with the associates there concerning your plans. They have vast knowledge and experience and they will be able to set you up with the materials needed, along with any other supplies and tools which may be necessary as well.

Sometimes it is better to let a professional company handle this type of work for you. They are experts and can have a crew come out and do all your trimming, mowing, edging, tree removal, blowing and sod installation as well as much more. Many people do not realize how much work is involved, especially on a bigger project, and these companies can do it in a fraction of the time that it would take one person.

Fencing can also play a vital role when it comes to protecting your garden. Some of the more popular choices include both metal, plastic or bamboo. These small fences also come in many styles, metal fences are easy to fold whereas plastic are usually rolled and then installed. Always choose a style which is going to match your landscaping or gardening design.