[PL] How do I send garden tools by courier?

Nowadays, virtually anything can be sent via courier services. Carriers often impose certain restrictions on the size, weight and content of packages. However, the majority of commonly available goods can be sent by courier without unnecessary formalities. Find out how to send garden tools with the help of a national or international carrier.

Packing garden tools and shipping by courier – is it even possible?

Shipping garden tools by courier is possible. It is sufficient that the item fits within the maximum dimensions accepted by the carrier and also does not exceed the weight limits. Most courier companies impose certain restrictions on customers, e.g. the weight of a parcel up to 30 kilograms. Above this value, additional charges are necessary, which generate really high sending costs.

Shipping garden tools requires, above all, that the item is properly protected. These are often goods with sharp edges, which could damage not only the walls of the cardboard packaging, but also cause harm to bystanders, such as the courier carrying the parcel. If your garden tools are of non-standard dimensions, you can use tubes – quattropacks – for shipping them. This is a convenient way of sending non-standard parcels with maximum safety during transportation.

Shipping garden tools by courier – which packing materials should I use?

Before you start shipping garden tools, e.g. as part of an online sale, it is worth finding out how to pack such items safely. To guarantee that the tools arrive intact, you can use materials such as:

• Long and narrow cartons – such cardboard packaging will work well when packing long garden tools, such as shovels. However, it is advisable to choose packaging that will fit within the dimensions accepted by your carrier.
• Telescopic flat cartons – this is a great choice if you want to be able to adjust the size of the cardboard carton to the dimensions of the item you are shipping. Garden tools come in a variety of shapes, forms and sizes. Shipping them using telescopic packaging is much easier.
• 5-ply cardboard carton – such packaging is useful for shipping small garden tools. A handy broom, a small rake or a hoe – these tools can easily be shipped in a 5-ply cardboard box.

Do you run your own online shop and trade in tools and garden equipment? Then customised ship ments will be the norm for your warehouse staff. You should find out which cardboard packaging will work best for the special tasks of shipping unusual garden tools and allotment equipment.

Garden tools and courier shipping – how do you protect the goods inside the cardboard box?

Some garden tools are really sharp, so securing them correctly is essential. If you want to make sure that a shovel or other sharp tool does not cut the cardboard of the packaging, you can use foam protective corners. These are great for absorbing all sorts of impacts and protecting the goods from possible falling out of the packaging, e.g. due to tearing of the cardboard.

Other materials useful at the stage of securing garden tools for shipping are:

• Bubble wrap by the metre – works well practically every time. You can use it to line the inside of a cardboard box (to absorb impacts) and also to wrap smaller garden tools. This way, the risk of damage to the object and the structure of the cardboard packaging is much lower.
• Protective polyethylene foam – will work well for less sharp and angular objects. You can use it to wrap flowerpots, small garden tools and water hoses.
• Styrofoam parcel filler – you may want to choose this if you want extra cushioning for possible carton falls from heights. When sending more expensive garden tools, it is not worth saving on parcel security.

Shipping garden equipment, sharp tools and gardening accessories is not complicated, as long as you have access to professional packing materials. If you often ship irregularly shaped products, consider investing in height-adjustable cartons. This is a good way to pack goods expressly, and also to work out savings – you will use less filler due to the reduced volume of the packaging.

How to pack gardening tools for courier delivery? 4 key tips

Are you at the stage of planning to ship your gardening tools via a shipping company? Use these 4 tried-and-tested tips to pack your parcels with these contents. You’ll be sure that the items you sell will reach your customers in impeccable condition.

1. Wrap the sharp ends of your tools repeatedly with bubble wrap, polythene or plastic corners. This is the best way to protect your garden accessories during transit. Otherwise, dangerous sharp edges could injure bystanders or the customer when opening the package.
2. Place extremely sensitive or expensive garden accessories in wooden boxes. You can use them to transport heavy and light items that require special protection. The shipping costs will be higher in this case (pallet shipping), but you will guarantee safe transport of the goods to the customer.
3. Always choose the cardboard packaging that best suits the size of the item to be shipped. Telescopic corrugated cardboard packaging models are the standard when it comes to shipping garden tools.
4. Once you have sealed your garden tool packaging, secure the parcel with packing tape and stretch film. The additional protection of the parcel from the outside will prevent moisture from getting into the interior, as well as the possible tearing of the cardboard box in the event of a fall from a height.

Unfortunately, not all items useful for gardening can be sent by courier. Sometimes it will be necessary to order a palletised shipment, e.g. for a lawnmower, petrol saw, leaf sweeper or even a lawn tractor.

Please note that some shipping companies will not accept shipping of mechanical garden equipment due to the risk of oily spills.

Sending garden tools by courier – safety first

When shipping garden tools and gardening accessories, all you need to do is prepare properly for the parcel. Stock up on professional packing materials: corrugated cardboard boxes, telescopic cartons and parcel fillers. This way you can easily protect even extremely angular items for courier transit.