Why you should hire gardening equipment for your next project

Why you should hire gardening equipment for your next project

Our guide to landscaping tool hire

With warmer weather on the way, you might be planning on making some improvements to your garden or outdoor space.  Instead of buying all new gardening equipment for your project, there are many reasons why it makes sense to go to a reputable landscaping tool hire company instead.

In this blog we’ll look at what tools are needed for landscaping your garden, as well as details of our range of gardening equipment for hire.

6 reasons why you should hire gardening equipment 

There are so many good reasons why you should hire gardening equipment, and not buy it: 

  1. It will save you money

If - like most of us - you are an intermittent gardener, and not a professional, then it doesn’t make sense to spend a lot of money on gardening equipment. Investing in costly gardening equipment is only beneficial if you will use it on a very regular basis. Landscaping tool hire is a far more cost effective solution, compared to buying all new equipment. 

  1. Enjoy greater flexibility and choice 

If you opt to hire gardening equipment, as and when you need it, you can pick the ideal tools for each project. If you require a specialised tool, such as a shredder or hedge cutter, hiring allows you to enjoy the benefits of quality equipment, on a temporary basis. If you had already bought garden equipment then you might feel obliged to try and use it again - even if it was outdated or wasn’t quite right for your needs.

  1. Minimising your impact on the environment

Hiring quality tools is a good way of reducing the environmental impacts created by the production and manufacturing process.

  1. Benefit from quality and expert guidance

A reliable hire company will supply robust equipment that is of good quality. If you are unsure about the tools or equipment you need, you can trust that the experts at a good tool hire company will guide you in the right direction. 

  1. It won’t take up valuable storage space 

A lot of gardening equipment and machinery is large and will take up space when stored in a shed or garage. 

  1. No ongoing maintenance or repairs

A reputable tool hire company will supply high quality, fully maintained equipment. If you buy your own landscaping equipment then you are responsible for maintaining and repairing it.
 

What tools are needed for landscaping and garden projects?

Are you someone who likes to relax in the garden with a good book; do you enjoy spending time with family and friends, with al fresco entertainment; or perhaps gardening is your hobby and a way to unwind? 

However you spend time in your garden, you will want it to look its best and a little DIY landscaping project can work wonders: 

Strimmers

Ideal for clearing long grass and undergrowth, our brushcutter is ideal for fast clearance of areas that are overgrown with unwanted vegetation. Supplied with a harness, helmet and visor at no extra cost.

Concrete and Compaction

Whether you need a base for a patio, path, shed or gazebo - our range of concreting and equipment meets all of your requirements.

Turfcutters

Our turfcutters make easy work of lifting large areas of turf during landscape gardening projects.

Sawing and Cutting

We have a broad range of sawing and cutting equipment, including our electric masonry bench saw which is ideal for bricks, blocks, and slabs.

Shredders 

Our compact shredder can process wood and general waste material. The finished by-product is ideal for composting and adding nutrients back into your garden.

Stump grinders

If trees or large shrubs are removed during landscaping then our stump grinders are an ideal way to effortlessly dispose of the remnants. 

 

What are the best gardening tools for lawn care?

A healthy lawn will go a long way to improving the look of your garden. As part of our gardening equipment range we have a selection of tools and machinery to improve the quality of your grass:

Aerators

Our petrol lawn aerator is easy to use and encourages air into compacted soil and turf to improve your lawn’s health.  

Rollers

These effective water-filled garden rollers are ideal for flattening lumps and bumps, to give your lawn a tidy, level finish.

Lawn Scarifiers

Our handy lawn scarifiers will remove lawn thatch and moss to keep your lawn healthy. 

Click to view our entire range of landscaping, ground care and gardening equipment for hire.

 

Need to hire gardening equipment?

Here at Paragon Tool Hire, we provide gardening and landscaping tool hire to meet your project’s needs. 

We are proud to offer an extensive range of plant hire, from small hand tools to large site equipment. As Buckingham’s independent tool and plant hire company, we also provide:

  • Building and site equipment
  • Lighting and power
  • Plumbing and pumping
  • Site safety and security 
  • Fixing, grinding and sanding 
  • Access solutions
  • Decorating equipment
  • Breaking and drilling


If you have any questions about our range of gardening equipment for hire, please give us a call today on 01280 822282 and speak to a member of our friendly team. We look forward to hearing from you!