Summer duties on the plot
Allotment gardens and recreational plots away from the cities are places where 'townspeople' can relax among the greenery after a hard week's work, have a barbecue or simply sunbathe. A plot of land, like any other 'own' land, needs to be looked after so that it looks tidy and is comfortable to use. How can you mow the lawn or clean the ponds so that you don't have to bring the necessary equipment with you every time?
Hire of construction equipment
The allotment holder who wants to bring his land up to scratch should find a company that offers construction tool hire. The best of them also offer garden tool hire. Among these, he can find literally all the necessary equipment to bring order and tidiness to the plot. The companies' offers range from lawnmowers and mowers to tillers and chainsaws. Renting even a few pieces of equipment once in a while is cheaper than buying a whole set of equipment, which cannot be left in storage anyway, lest it become the prey of thieves.
Is it worth it?
Definitely yes! People who live year-round in their own homes are usually slow to put together a whole set of garden tools because they know they will need them next year. They spend a lot of time on their property and have to spend more time looking after it. However, an allotment is primarily meant to be a place of relaxation. That is why you don't mow the grass on it or blow off the leaves as often as you would in a garden next to a detached house. It is also easier to find a safe place for equipment in a house where you live every day. For allotment holders, therefore, renting equipment is the most economical and convenient option. They can rent what they need for a day or two to prepare the plot for the season, return the equipment and simply forget about it.