Getting Landscaping Equipment Ready for Spring: No Tools? No Problem!

As Montana thaws from winter’s grip and spring starts to bloom, many homeowners are eager to get back into the garden. But there’s one big hurdle that can stall your outdoor plans: your landscaping equipment. Whether your lawnmower’s been sitting dormant in the garage or you don’t own a single rake, preparing for the season doesn’t have to mean investing in a shed full of tools.

At Horizon Landscape & Irrigation, we believe you don’t need to own every piece of gear to have a great-looking yard. Whether you want to DIY or let the pros take over, we’ve got you covered with ways to get your property spring-ready—no tools required.

1. Why Spring Equipment Prep Matters
Landscaping tools and equipment can take a beating over time. After sitting unused for months, even reliable machines may not start properly. Blades dull, motors gum up, and batteries drain—often right when you need them most.

Here’s why prepping your gear is important before jumping into spring projects:

Efficient yard work with sharpened tools

Healthier lawn and plants from clean cuts and proper care

Fewer breakdowns during peak gardening season

Time and money saved from avoiding emergency replacements

But what if you don’t have tools—or don’t want the hassle?

2. Option One: Let Horizon Handle the Heavy Lifting
The easiest route? Skip the equipment prep altogether and let our team take care of your spring landscaping needs. Horizon offers seasonal cleanup, lawn prep, irrigation inspections, and planting services, all with our top-of-the-line tools and professional crew.

We handle:

Power raking and dethatching

Spring aeration and overseeding

Mulching and bed cleanup

Shrub pruning and small tree trimming

Irrigation startup and diagnostics

This is perfect for homeowners who want a fresh start for their landscape without worrying about gear.

3. Option Two: Rent What You Need, When You Need It
If you’re more of a weekend warrior, renting landscaping tools can save you money and storage space. Local hardware stores and rental shops in the Billings area often carry everything from lawn mowers to hedge trimmers.

Common rentable tools include:

Power washers

Aerators

Tillers

Sod cutters

Chain saws

Renting is especially useful for equipment you only need once or twice a year—no need to maintain or store bulky items.

4. Option Three: Borrow or Share With Neighbors
If you have a tight-knit neighborhood, you’re probably not the only one facing spring prep without tools. Consider organizing a community tool-share or asking to borrow what you need. It saves money, reduces waste, and builds stronger local connections.

Some neighborhoods even form informal “garden clubs” where residents take turns using shared equipment or work on group projects together.

5. What You Can Prep Without Power Tools
Even without fancy gear, there’s still plenty you can do to prepare your yard for spring:

Remove debris like fallen branches and leaves

Pull weeds before they spread

Edge garden beds using a hand spade

Compost organic waste for summer mulching

Lay down pre-emergent weed control by hand

Many small spring tasks require nothing more than gloves, a good pair of shoes, and a little elbow grease.

No Tools? No Problem—We’ve Got Your Back

Spring landscaping doesn’t have to start with a trip to the tool store. Whether you want to outsource the job, rent what you need, or team up with neighbors, there are plenty of ways to get your landscape in shape for the season.

At Horizon Landscape & Irrigation, we’re here to help Montana homeowners make the most of spring—no matter what tools you do (or don’t) have. Visit https://horizonlandscapemt.com to schedule a spring cleanup or get a custom maintenance plan started today.