A wheelbarrow (sometimes referred to as a garden wagon), is a hand cart that has one wheel in the front and two handles in the back for the person who is using it. Wheelbarrows are excellent devices for carrying anything from soil to compost to fertilizer. The fact that a wheelbarrow has only one wheel means that it is easy for the user to work when it comes to taking sharp turns in the yard and also when it comes time to dump the contents.
A wheelbarrow can be an excellent gardening tool, but it can make a lovely garden accessory. When it comes time to retire your wheelbarrow and buy a new one, many people use their old wheelbarrow as a lawn decoration. For example, you could use it as a planter or decorate it any way you please!
Wheelbarrows are made of metal, plastic and wood. Buy whichever is most suitable for you.
There are certain things you must take into consideration when it comes to buying and maintaining a wheelbarrow. Read on for some helpful suggestions:
-Wooden handles are more comfortable to use than metal handles. However, wood can splinter and cause slivers if you are not paying close attention. If you prefer a wooden wheelbarrow, then keep it inside and out of the bad weather to keep it in top notch shape.
-Plastic wheelbarrows are prone to warp and age more quickly if they are left out in the direct sunlight. Metal wheelbarrows are prone to rusting if they are exposed to a lot of rain. To prevent your plastic or metal wheelbarrow from weathering too soon, make sure that you store it with the lip facing in a downward direction. As well, store it inside your tool shed.
-Pay attention to the tire on the wheelbarrow before you buy it. A wheelbarrow with an inflatable tire is the best choice. Tires that are solid are soft in gardens and tend to mark up the yard. Wide tires are not easy to use in narrow areas while thin tires are more likely to tip over the load you are carrying.
-Many modern wheelbarrows come equipped with built-in trays, which are handy for carrying your garden supplies. If your wheelbarrow does not have such a tray, then you can buy an attachable tray that works equally as well.
