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title: Essential Spring Yard Tools for Emergencies
description: Read here for our list of essential spring yard tools for emergencies, so you'll be prepared to handle whatever comes your way this season.
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# [Essential Spring Yard Tools for Emergencies](https://blog.kurtz-bros.com/kurtzblog/essential-spring-yard-tools-for-emergencies)

 Written by [Kurtz Bros.](https://blog.kurtz-bros.com/author/kurtz-bros-) | Apr 18, 2019 8:13:54 AM

Being a homeowner or business owner demands readiness for whatever may happen on your property—including lawn care emergencies. With our list of essential [spring  
yard tools](https://www.kurtz-bros.com/landscape-supplies/tools-accessories/) for emergencies, you'll be prepared to handle whatever comes your way this season.

**Lawn Mower**

Does your HOA board require that your grass be kept at a  
certain height? Keep a lawn mower handy for those days when you realize that  
your grass is approaching questionable levels of lushness!

**Tree Trimmer or Hand  
Saw**

If you have thunderstorms often in your area, you may  
encounter broken branches or half-fallen trees from time to time. It's a good  
idea to have a tree trimmer or saw of some type on hand so you can handle  
potential hazards quickly.

Cut down those partially broken branches and remove any  
fallen limbs or saplings. Leaving them in place can be a liability issue for  
visitors to your property.

**Leaf Rake**

Did you know that allowing leaves to remain on your lawn can  
kill your grass? Leaving that leaf cover in place for more than a few days will  
slaughter the lush green lawn you've worked so hard to cultivate.

During the spring and summer, remember to rake up leaf  
trimmings or grass clippings and reuse them in an environmentally friendly  
fashion. It's a good idea to keep a rake or two on hand so you can quickly take  
care of the pesky leaves that are so prevalent in autumn, too.

**Hand Pruner or Shears**

Are you having guests for a springtime gathering? Imagine  
noticing, right before your guests arrive, that your front yard bushes are  
looking crazily overgrown in a few places. With a hand pruner, you can quickly  
remedy the problem before your visitors arrive. Be sure to keep a couple  
different sizes of shears on hand as well.

**Gloves**

You never know what thorny or poisonous plants or insects  
might crop up on your property; so keep a pair or two of heavy protective  
gloves on the premises. That way you'll be ready to pull up poison ivy, deal  
with unwanted critters, tear out thorny vines, or deal with other unexpected  
lawn care issues.

**String Trimmer**

This type of [lawn care](https://www.kurtz-bros.com/landscape-supply/lawn-care/)  
power tool offers a simple solution to tall weeds, vines, or strips of  
tough-to-reach grass. You can add an edger or buy a model with an adjustable  
head so you can achieve a beautifully manicured aesthetic for your lawn. Keep  
your string trimmer in excellent shape in case you need to use it for a lawn  
care emergency.

Remember to check the [Kurtz  
Bros. website](https://www.kurtz-bros.com/) for all the [tools](https://www.kurtz-bros.com/landscape-supplies/tools-accessories/)  
and lawn care supplies you need. You can also call our lawn care experts for  
advice about landscaping issues and lawn care needs; and we'll be happy to  
offer advice and assistance.

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