This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
There are so many gardening tools on the market. We chose our top 30, based on how popular they are in the trade as well as what we think is the most valuable.
- Cultivator
The hoe shape is useful for breaking up soil clods. The tined cultivator is ideal for raking between plants, and cutting through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
- Hedge Shears
These shears come with long snips, which make it easier to cut through thicker trees. However the smaller blades can be used for fine pruning.
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- Pruning Shears
These tools are useful for cutting thicker branches. They are used to cut back perennials in professional gardens before lifting them in late fall/early winter.
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- Trug
The Trug is light and portable, making it ideal for transporting loose items such potting soil, bark chips, and other small items. The Trug's strong sidewalls provide incredible strength and the design allows for quick release of its contents if it is flipped upside down.
Get your trug on Amazon.
- Scooped Shovel
The shovel scooped moves loose material, such as gravel and sand.
Get your scooped shovel on Amazon.
- Hand Weed Removing Tool
The handweed removal device is a lightweight gardening tool that can be used to remove weeds without damaging the plants. The hook end allows you to scoop soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
- Bypass Loppers
Used for cutting through branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick and is lighter than an anvil lopper as there is no metal blade to sharpen. The long handles make it easier to cut through thick branches, and also cut back shrubs and flowers.
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- Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrows are useful for carrying heavy items such soil or compost.
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- Rake
A rake made of long plastic or sturdy wooden tines is ideal for working in soil raised on a foundation.
Get your Rake on Amazon.
- Bucket
A large bucket is handy to carry plants and for other gardening tasks.
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- Hand Fork
The small, hand-held fork is useful in weeding between closely planted border plants.
Get your hand fork on Amazon.
- Crop coverage
A lightweight crop cover will protect the soil from wind and frost but still allow water to flow through. It protects seedlings from the coldest periods of winter.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
- Leaf Scoops
The leaf scoop has a pointed tip that lets you easily dig holes to plant trees or shrubs and features a pointed edge that can cut through roots. It is lightweight and easy to use, with short handles that provide good leverage for digging. The blade can also be used for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
- Pruning saw
A pruning saw, although not used as often by professional gardeners than secateurs or bypass pruners is ideal for cutting back larger branches.
These tools are not only useful for home gardening, but wild-life gardeners can also use them to remove overhanging branches or trees so that nesting birds have a clear path to their flight path.
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- Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning tool has a cutting capability of 2.5m. This makes it ideal for reaching branches higher than standard saws and ladders.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
- Garden Hose and nozzle
A hose and sprayer are essential tools for watering indoor plants and outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flower beds. Lightweight hoses work well in gardens because they tend not to kink as much as thicker ones, which reduces water waste.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph You can share your favorites in the comments. What caught your eye? Let us know, and we'll see if we can help make that an even better topic for a future blog post or article on this site. Take some time out to soak up the sun before winter sets.
FAQ
How long can an indoor plant be kept alive?
Indoor plants can survive up to ten years. It is vital to repot your plants every few months in order to encourage new growth. Repotting is easy. All you have to do is remove the soil and put in fresh compost.
When to plant herbs?
When the soil temperature is 55°F, herbs should be planted in spring. They should be in full sun to get the best results. To grow basil indoors you need to place the seedlings inside pots that have been filled with potting soil. Once they start sprouting leaves, keep them out from direct sunlight. When plants are growing, place them in bright indirect lighting. After three to four weeks, transplant them into individual containers. Keep them hydrated.
How often should I water indoor plants?
Indoor plants need watering once every two days. It is important to maintain the humidity level in your home. For healthy plants, humidity is vital.
Statistics
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.com
- 80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.com)
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
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Organic fertilizers for garden use
Organic fertilizers are made with natural substances like compost, manure, seaweed extract and blood meal. Organic fertilizers are made from non-synthetic materials. Synthetic fertilizers include chemicals used in industrial processes. They are widely used in agriculture because they provide nutrients to plants quickly and efficiently without requiring laborious preparation methods. However, synthetic fertilizers pose a risk to the environment and our health. They also require large amounts energy and water to make. Synthetic fertilizers also pollute surface and groundwater through runoff. This is a problem for wildlife and humans alike.
There are many organic fertilizers available:
* Manure - produced when livestock eat food containing nitrogen (a plant nutrient). It contains bacteria and enzymes that break down the waste into simple compounds that plants can absorb easily.
* Compost is a mixture from vegetable scraps, grass clippings and decaying leaves. It is rich in carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and sulfur. It is highly porous, so it holds moisture well and releases nutrients slowly.
* Fish Emulsion is a liquid product made from fish oil. It has the ability to dissolve oils, fats and is very similar to soap. It has trace elements such as phosphorous, nitrogen and nitrate.
* Seaweed Extract is a concentrated solution that contains minerals extracted from red algae, brown algae and green algae. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, iron, and iodine.
* Guano - Excreta from amphibians and seabirds. It contains carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous as well as potassium, sodium and magnesium.
* Blood Meal is the meat and bones of animals that have been slaughtered. It contains protein, which makes it useful for feeding poultry and other animals. It also has trace minerals such as phosphorous, potassium, nitrogen and other nutrients.
To make organic fertilizer, combine equal parts of manure, compost, and/or fish emulsion. Mix thoroughly. You can substitute one with another if you don't have access to all three ingredients. If you only have the fish-emulsion you can substitute one with another.
To apply the fertilizer, spread it evenly over the soil using a shovel or tiller. The fertilizer should be about 1/4 cup per square foot. You'll need to add fertilizer every two weeks until new growth appears.