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Love to garden? With gardening so popular these days, there aren't many backyards that don't have at least one patch, pot, or container with something growing in it. But most likely, you're paying a lot of attention to your plants and not so much to the tools you use to grow them. Trowels, hoes, spades, and shovels take a lot of abuse during the growing season, and if you take a little time to love them, they'll work better and last longer for you. Before we talk about the garden gear you already have, remember when buying new Gardening Tools that spending more on high-quality tools will save you grief and money in the long run. Pay a little extra for a tool that will last, rather than cheap tools that will wear out and need to be replaced frequently. And then use them appropriately! As the saying goes, when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail-but using a tool for something it isn't designed to do is a quick way to damage or break it (and even hurt yourself in the process). A long-handled shovel is not a crowbar, the back of an ax is not a sledge hammer, and a hand pruner is not designed to saw through a one-inch branch. If you need to do something your current stash of tools isn't up to, consider buying something suitable, borrowing from a friend, or renting one for a few hours (a good solution for specialty tools you won't need often). Once you have a set of good Gardening Tools, here are 6 easy ways to maintain them, starting with storage! Store Them Safely A shed is a tool's best friend because after misuse, the number one enemy of tools is exposure to the elements. Tempting as it may be to leave your tools where you will need them tomorrow (or next week), don`t do it! Store all your tools in a shed, garage, or even a weatherproof tool storage unit out in the garden (a rural mailbox makes a great weatherproof stash for hand tools), and they will last many times longer than tools that spend time out in the sun, rain, and wind (or get hidden in the tall grass and then get run over). Outdoor storage is worst for wooden handles, which can roughen, crack, split, warp, and rot over time. The ideal tool-storage area protects your tools from the weather but allows for air circulation, so tools can dry and rust and mildew are less likely to occur. Keep Them Clean Soil holds moisture and encourages rust, so putting your tools away clean will help them to last longer. That's also a good way to prevent bits of weed roots and seeds or soil-borne disease from being transferred from place to place. Before you put your tools away, wash off any soil, or scrape it off with a putty knife (keep one in each of your tool storage areas). Use a rag (with a little turpentine, if necessary) to remove plant sap and resins from cutting tools. Dry the cleaned tools, especially any metal and wooden parts, with an absorbent rag. Prevent The Spread Of Disease If you have been working with obviously diseased plant materials, soak your cleaned tools in a solution of half rubbing alcohol and half water for five minutes to kill off any germs before drying the tools and storing them. Make Them Sharp Most good cooks know the value of a sharp knife, but how many gardeners realize that sharp tools make gardening tasks faster, easier, and in some cases even better for the plants? Keeping a good edge on a hoe or hand pruner is easy and will save you time in the long run. Don't wait until your tool is dull: Think of sharpening as daily flossing for your tools! Start by looking at the edge of the blade. Many tools are flat on one side and angled (beveled) on the reverse side; other tools are angled on both sides. Also observe the angle of the "bevel." Is it sharp and thin like a knife or is just the very edge sharpened at a more blunt angle? Your goal is to maintain the original configuration. Baby The Metal Parts Most metal tools benefit from a thin coating of oil to prevent rust, unless they're made of stainless steel, which is immune to it. Keep a can of linseed oil in your tool shed along with a soft rag, and give your cleaned tools a quick once-over before putting them away. Please don`t use motor oil on your tools! Plenty of garden books still recommend it, but do you really want to be putting motor oil into your nice garden soil? I certainly don`t. If you see any rust, use a wire brush or emery cloth (sort of like a nail file glued to cloth instead of cardboard and used by metalworkers) to remove it. You can also rub it away with oily sand. Keep a sturdy bucket full of sand moistened with oil in your shed, and just plunge the cleaned tool into the sand a few times. That's usually all it takes to both polish and oil your tools at the same time. Condition The Wooden Handles Periodically apply a thin coating of linseed oil to dry, unpainted wooden handles and buff off any excess with a clean rag the next day. A badly weathered handle will soak up quite a bit of oil, so add a thin coating daily until there is a little oil left on the surface the following day. If you can't find linseed oil at a local hardware store, head to your local natural food store. Flaxseed oil that you cook with is the same thing as linseed oil-"lin" as in "linen," the fiber made from flax. This is also a good way to use up any old flaxseed oil in your kitchen that has developed an off taste.

Richina is specialized in all kinds of Stainless Steel Garden Tools, But many customers may consider what type of stainless steel are used for these Garden Tools, What are the different qualities of the stainless steel? Not all stainless steel is of the same quality and composition. The more nickel and chrome in the base steel alloy, the harder and more durable it is. Consequently, it is more expensive to machine and polish. Stainless steel flatware is made from one of several different alloys. The most commonly used alloys are 304, 410, 420 and 430. In addition to steel, the alloy 304 contains the durability of 18% chrome and the soft luster of 8% nickel. This rich blend of chrome and nickel provides maximum rust and corrosion protection. 18/8 stainless is regarded most highly and is found in the finest stainless steel flatware. In Europe, an 18/10 composition is used, which is equivalent to U.S. standard 18/8. The alloy 430 contains 18% chrome and no nickel. Offering an economical approach, 18/0 stainless has the impressive look and feel of 18% chrome, as well as a durable, high polish finish. It provides excellent resistance to rust and corrosion. 18/0 stainless holds up relatively well to heavy commercial use but does not provide the lasting luster of 18/8. 410 stainless steel alloy contains 13% chrome and no nickel. 13/0 stainless steel offers beauty at a modest price but also is the least resistant to corrosion and rusting. It is appropriate when price is the top consideration. Our Garden Tools, including Garden big Digging tools or Garden Small Hand Tools, are made of 420 alloy, This high-carbon, 13% chrome materials ideally suited to blade forging and results in a sharp cutting edge.

Heavy-Duty Rolling 26-Inch Snow Pusher with 6-Inch Wheels and Adjustable Handle The Rolling Snow Pusher is engineered to make snow removal faster and easier on your back and shoulders. With this design you don`t have to worry about strain from bending, throwing and pushing because the rolling motion and design of the shovel eliminates the pain that comes with shoveling. All it takes is a simple forward pushing and pivoting movement. With its concave design and metal scraper edge, it can clear snow easily in one pass. The shovel measures 26 inches wide by 13 inches tall so it can clear a quick wide path for walking, or clear a driveway more quickly than with a traditional shovel, so you can enjoy more winter activities or spend more time enjoying warmth indoors. The adjustable handle can be set for an overall height ranging from 47 to 51 inches allowing you choose the setting to best accommodate yourself. Plus, the handle is padded for extra warmth and hand comfort. Additionally, the easy rolling and pivoting motion is courtesy of the 6-inch heavy-duty polypropylene wheels. The ridged wheels enable them to grip the ground and easily make turns while you shovel the snow away. Features of the Rolling Snow Pusher Shovel: Overall dimensions: 16.5" W handle; 47" - 51" H adjustable total height; blade: 26" W x 13" H; wheels: 6" diameter x 2.5" thick; 9 lbs Shovel features an aluminum handle with padding, polypropylene wheels and shovel with metal scraping blade. Durable pivoting wheels with extra traction ridges glide effortlessly around edges, sidewalks and driveways. The adjustable telescoping handle allows you to get the perfect length for the job. The strategic pushing angle makes it so you can stand upright without back pain or straining. CASL Brands backs its products with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty for worry-free purchasing.

Richina supply many different kinds of colourful and functional children's gardening tools and equipment. Perfect for budding gardeners, their strong and sturdy tools allow children to discover the pleasures of gardening whilst having fun. The benefits of gardening with children are numerous – from learning about plants, nature, lifecycles, and where our food comes from, to developing nurturing skills, getting plenty of exercise and fresh air, or simply the enjoyment of achievement. Children love to water the garden! This child-size, lime green coloured Children's Watering Can by Richina holds 1.5 litres of water and has two handles for easy carrying and pouring. It is just the right size to hold a decent amount of water, but not be too heavy for children to lift and control. - Made from zinc plated steel, with a zingy lime green coloured powder coating on the outside, - Neck with brass nozzle and a removable screw-on pouring rose - Logo can be Embossed on the outside of the can - A lovely gift for an enthusiastic young gardener, that will be provide many hours of outdoor enjoyment. Approx. dimensions: 32cm x 15cm x 17cm Not suitable for children under 36 months. Always take care with children when using or being near water. As this is a piece of gardening equipment rather than a toy, it should be used under adult supervision. Please take into consideration the child`s size, age and capabilities, for safety purposes.

A snow shovel designed for backcountry use can handle a variety of chores, but avalanche rescue is easily the most indispensable one. This article provides snow-shovel usage suggestions and tips on how to shop for one. Uses for a Backcountry Snow Shovel Avalanche Rescue The most important reason to carry one is in case of an avalanche. If you're equipped with avalanche transceivers and probes but don't have a way to dig out the victim, you're in a very bad situation. Every person in a group, not just 1 or 2, going into the winter backcountry must carry a shovel. You never know who will get caught in an avalanche, and you want to make sure that all the available shovels aren't buried. Snowpack Study Shovels are also used to dig pits for determining backcountry snowpack conditions. Frequently throughout a trip, members of the party should dig into the snow to see what's happening underfoot. A snow pit allows you to determine if weak layers exist-these could release and start to slide. For more on snowpack study, see the Richina Ltd. Advice Tent Site A more commonplace use of snow shovels is that of carving out a level space for your tent when snow camping or glacier climbing. You can carve out a windscreen or dig a kitchen area, complete with seating, if you're so inclined. Drinking Water Perhaps less well known is that a shovel comes in handy for digging fresh snow to melt for drinking water. Scooping with your water bottle or your hands also works, but this quickly gets tiresome and cold. Frontcountry Use Of course, backcountry shovels can also help you dig out your car at the trailhead or at the ski resort. Shopping for a Snow Shovel Key factors when shovel shopping are finding the right balance of strength, weight, blade size/shape and grip comfort. Materials Backcountry shovels are made to be both strong and lightweight: 6000-series aluminum is most commonly used for shovel shafts and blades. Though plastic is lighter, aluminum offers the strength and durability needed for emergency use. One unique design, the Snow Claw, uses high-density polyethylene (HDPE) so it can be rolled up and stored inside your pack. This super-light model is more useful for snow camping than it is at an avalanche scene. Blade Size and Shape Blade sizes vary between models. Larger blades are great for moving snow quickly, but they require more strength and may exhaust you faster. Smaller blades are easier to handle and may allow you to shovel at a faster rate over a longer period. Blade shapes also vary. Flat blades are best for creating smooth snow-pit walls; a serrated blade edge helps bust up ice. Grip Designs Most backcountry shovels have telescoping or segmented shafts for easy attaching to your pack. They fit together with spring-loaded buttons that pop into holes in the connecting sections. Handles, typically made of plastic for easy grip, come in a variety of shapes: The T-grip, which is gripped between the fingers, is lightweight and works well for most people. Some may find it awkward when wearing mittens or overmitts. The D-grip is usually bulkier and slightly heavier. It offers an efficient design and is often easier to use with mittens. The L-grip is less common, but it offers a lightweight option reminiscent of a vaccuum cleaner handle. Choose a grip that fits comfortably in your hands.

There are literally hundreds of styles and combinations to choose from. Ask yourself these questions when buying a shovel: What are you using the shovel for? How often do you plan to use your shovel? Daily, once a month, occasionally? What's your budget? What weight can you handle? Open-back, closed-back, or forged shovel head? What handle weight and feel do you prefer? Composite, fiberglass, or wood? How long does the tool need to last? A few months, 10 years, lifetime? Types of Shovel Blades Good: Open Back Shovels An affordable option, open back shovel blades are stamped into shape and provide a low weight at a low price, making it a popular choice to outfit your whole crew! Better: Closed Back Shovels Considered a mid-range shovel construction, closed back blades have a flat (closed) back due to the addition of an extra welded plate. This plate adds strength and rigidity while providing a flat, smooth surface that prevents added weight due to soil buildup. Best: Forged Shovels The workhorse of all shovels! A forged blade is formed from a single piece of steel under great pressure, resulting in the strongest and thickest sockets, shanks and blades! The forging process provides varying steel thickness not possible by the stamping process. These blades offer increased thickness at critical stress areas, then thinning toward the edge for soil cutting performance! Types of Blade Shapes Square Point These shovels are ideal for scraping-up soil, debris, gravel, sawdust, etc. from a hard surface, as well as moving piles of soil, gravel, stone and other loose material. They are available with a 48" long handle or 30" D-grip handle. Round Point These shovels are good for general digging, plantings, moving piles of soil, gravel, stone, etc. The shovels are available with either a 48" long handle or 30" D-grip handle. Types of Shovel Handles Shovel Lift Low-Lift Tools Low-lift shovels include caprock shovels and certain round point shovels. A more vertical digging angle is best served when digging out plant material, dividing perennials, or redefining landscape bed edges. High-Lift Tools In this group are most square point shovels and some round point shovels. These tools are at their best when used to load or spread materials or to clean out trenches or planting holes. The high lift angle allows the user to stand more upright, with less strain on the back.

1. 24-INCH SNOW SHOVEL Better for shoveling than for pushing. 2. 18-INCH SNOW SHOVEL Small blade size and offset handle reduce back strain. 3. SQUARE-NOSE SNOW SHOVEL Good for scraping, removing ice-crusted snow. 4. COARSE-SURFACE BROOM Quickly clears a dusting of light, dry snow. 5. ROUND-NOSE SHOVEL Cuts through frozen berm left by snowplows. 6. SCRAPER Forged one-piece blade scrapes up ice. Can damage pavement when chopping. 7. ALUMINUM SNOW SCOOP Rustproof; handles big drifts. No ergonomic benefit, though. 8. 30-INCH SHOVEL Scoop-type blade works well for pushing/scraping or shoveling.

A snow shovel is a shovel designed for snow Removal. Snow shovels come in several different designs, each of which is designed to move snow in a different way. Removing snow with a snow shovel has health risks, but can also have significant health benefits when the snow shovel is used correctly, especially when a modern kind of snow shovel is used that lets one remove snow without lifting it. These include snow sled shovels, Snow Scoops, Snow Pushers, Snow Shovel with Wheels, Roof Snow Rakes. and our company Richina Ltd. produce many different kinds of these snow shovel tools and our products are supplied to customers all over the workld, mainly for USA, Canada, Europe. All snow shovels consist of a handle and a scoop. Sometimes there may be a shaft connecting handle and scoop, while in other snow shovels, the handle is extended and attaches directly to the scoop. Most snow shovels are designed for either pushing snow or lifting snow, although some are crossovers which can do either job. Some snow shovel scoops have sharpened blades which can chip away and lever up slabs of ice. Handles may be straight or bent.Straight handles make the pushing angle easier to adjust and snow throwing easier compared to a bent handle. Long handles enable the user to leverage their weight for pushing snow, but shorter handles make tossing snow easier. Plastic and fiberglass handles are lightweight, while wood handles are heavy. Metal handles conduct heat away from the hands more readily than other kinds of handles, so they feel colder. Some handles include a D-shaped grip or padded grip at the end of the handle. There may also be extra grips in the middle of the handle to assist with the snow shovel's lever action when lifting snow. Snow shovels designed for lifting snow generally have smaller scoops than snow shovels designed for throwing snow. A typical push-type shovel scoop would be about 24 inches across with a wide, blunt blade, while a lift-type shovel scoop may be half that size. A narrower scoop makes the removal of deep, wet, or heavy snow easier. Scoops with a large curve can carry more snow, while those with a shallow curve are intended to push snow rather than carry it. Metal scoops are studier than plastic but heavier, and they also require more maintenance. Steel and steel-edged scoops are heavier than aluminum or plastic, but are also more durable. Although they are very good for dealing with ice, they can also damage delicate outdoor home surfaces. Many homeowners who deal with large amounts of snow have multiple snow shovels for different types of snow. If lifting is a concern, then they may choose separate shovels for lifting versus pushing. Otherwise, users may wish to have a shovel for fresh light snow and another one to manage icy hard snow.

1. Workers are polishing the Stainless Gaarden Tools 2. Workers are assembling the Stainless Steel Gardeb Hand Tools 3. Hansles Logo Printing 4. Workers are welding the garden tools

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Richina has our own factory branch, Richina Zhongshan Hardware Co. Ltd. located in Zhongshancity, Guangdong Province China. our factory mainly produce the Outdoor Garden Tools including the stainless garden tools, Garden Hand Tools, carbon steel garden tools, etc. We have the factory area of more than 8000 square meters and over 50 technical workers and talents. with high quality controlling and good after sales service. our products have been selling well in Europe, The USA, Canada, Australia.

Richina coming to the Germany Colne Fair, to show our Snow Shovels, Snow Pusher, Snow Roof Rakes, and other Garden Tools, Stainless Garden Spades.Welcome to visit us.

Based on over 20 years` experience, Richina is specialized in all kinds of tools, especially garden tools, farming tools, and snow tools. Garden Tools: we offer two great options, mirror polished stainless steel heads for reduced soil adhesion or hammer finish epoxy painted carbon steel heads for improved resistance to scratches, humidity, and alkalis in the soil. Both the stainless and carbon steel options have weatherproofed hardwood handles, and create an attractive, highly functional range of tools for the gardeners. Farming tools: we also offer a range of tough, hardwearing farming and agricultural tools, including steel shovels, steel forks, grain scoops, rakes, hoes, pickaxes etc. you can always find your wanted tools in our range. Snow tools: when it`s cold outside and you need to keep the driveways and paths clean form snow and ice, so we offer you a wide range of snow tools for your option, including snow shovels, snow pushers, portable car snow shovels, snow scoops, snow roof rakes, ice chopper, etc. all of the tools will make your work much easier and enjoyable.