This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
We have selected our top 30 gardening tools based on their popularity in the trade, as well as taking into account what we consider to be the most valuable.
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 has short handles to give good leverage when digging and has a wide blade for efficient scooping.
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Garden Scissors
These tools are used primarily to cut wire and trim back leaves, but they can also be used to cut twine or other materials that require a sharp edge.
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Secateurs
These tools are very popular with professional gardeners.
You can use the serrated blades on some examples to help you cut down woody perennials, such as lavender, after they have died. However, the blades of secateurs can be prone to becoming blunt, which will lead to an overall weakening of the tool.
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Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
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Hedge Shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
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Bypass Loppers
Useful for cutting branches up 12cm (5 inches) thick. Lighter than an anvil lopper, as there is no metal blade that can be sharpened. The long handles make it easier to cut through thick branches, and also cut back shrubs and flowers.
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Watering Can
A large watering tank is crucial for maintaining lawns and borders. Many designs are available to ensure top quality. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
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Pruning Shears
These can be used to trim thicker branches. These are used by professional gardeners to trim perennials before they are lifted in the late autumn/early winter.
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Hand Weed Remover
The handweed removal tool allows you to easily remove weeds from the ground. It has a hook end which allows you to scoop out the soil between plants.
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Cultivator
The hoe shape is useful for breaking up soil clods. The tined cultivator is suitable for raking out between plants and chopping through weeds.
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Trug
The Trug can transport and carry loose items such bark chippings and potting compound. The Trug's strong sidewalls provide incredible strength and the design allows for quick release of its contents if it is flipped upside down.
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Leaf Rake
A leaf rake helps remove leaves and debris from the lawn, as well as raking up leaves that fall between shrubs and border plants.
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Trenching spade
Trenching spades are sharp on one side, and flat on the other. They dig up tree stumps. The flat side makes it easy to scoop up the earth, while sharp edges cut into the roots.
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Hoe
This tool is to weed between rows of vegetables, although it may be necessary to use a fork to loosen the soil first.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Sun Hat
The garden hat protects against the sun and features a wide brim. It's an essential tool for protecting yourself from harmful UV rays when gardening in spring and summer.
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Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow works well for moving heavy items, like soil and compost.
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Garden Hose and nozzle
A hose and sprayer are essential tools for watering indoor plants and outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flower beds. A lightweight hose works well in the garden because it tends not to kink more than thicker, so you can reduce water wastage.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although not used by professional gardeners as often as secateurs or bypass pruners, a pruning saw 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 saw gives you a cutting capacity of up to 2.5m, making it ideal for reaching branches that are too high to reach safely with a standard saw or ladder.
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Long-handled Dibber
The long-handled dibber is useful for planting small bulbs, such as snowdrops or narcissi.
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Crack Weeder
Reverse action crack weeder features a pointed blade that separates soil from roots. It cuts deeply into the ground with a sharp point. It removes weeds and stones from between paving blocks without damaging them.
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Garden Fork
Garden forks have four to six prongs and short handles. They are best used for breaking up soil in vegetable gardens or flowerbeds.
These tines are ideal for digging holes, turning over the soil for vegetable gardens, mixing plant food into the soil, and clearing out leaves around plants.
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Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
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Rake
A rake that has long plastic or wooden tines can be very useful in working soil in raised beds. It can also be used to remove leaves from dead stems.
Get your Rake on Amazon.
Scooped Shovel
The scooped shovel removes loose material like gravel and sand.
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Garden Gloves
Although some gardeners would prefer to work without gloves for their plants, thorns and even nettles can make it difficult. To protect your hands while working with tools, gloves are a good option.
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Trowel
A lightweight and versatile tool with a unique deep foot tread, the Trowel is strong enough to handle even the most challenging jobs.
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Conclusion Paragraph: We hope you enjoyed this list of the best tools for gardeners. Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught the attention of you? Tell us about it, and we will see if there are ways we can make that a better topic for future articles or blog posts on this site. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!
FAQ
Can I grow vegetables inside?
Yes, it is possible for vegetables to be grown inside during winter months. A greenhouse or grow light will be required. Make sure to check with local laws before doing this.
What should you do first when you start a garden?
The first thing you should do when starting a new garden is prepare the soil. This involves adding organic matter, such as composted soil, grass clippings and leaves, straw or other material, to help provide nutrients for the plants. Next, you will plant your seeds or seedlings directly into the prepared holes. Finally, water thoroughly.
How do you prepare the soil for a vegetable garden?
Preparing soil is simple for a vegetable garden. First, remove all weeds in the area where you plan to plant vegetables. You can then add organic matter, such as composted cow manure, leaves and grass clippings. Let the plants grow by watering well.
Statistics
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
- According to the National Gardening Association, the average family with a garden spends $70 on their crops—but they grow an estimated $600 worth of veggies! - blog.nationwide.com
- As the price of fruit and vegetables is expected to rise by 8% after Brexit, the idea of growing your own is now better than ever. (countryliving.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)
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How To
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a popular vegetable. They are simple to grow and offer many health benefits.
Tomatoes require full sun and rich soil.
Temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit are the best for tomato plants
Tomatoes love lots of airflow around them. Use cages or trellises to improve airflow.
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. If you can, use drip irrigation.
Tomatoes hate hot weather. Keep the soil consistently below 80degF.
A lot of nitrogen-rich fertilizer is essential for tomato plants. Each two weeks, you should apply 10 lbs of 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes only need 1 inch of water per week. You can apply this directly to the foliage or through a drip system.
Tomatoes can be affected by diseases like blossom end rot or bacterial wilt. You can prevent these diseases by making sure the soil is properly drained, and applying fungicides.
Aphids and whiteflies can cause problems for tomatoes. Spray insecticidal soap on the undersides of leaves.
Tomatoes are versatile and delicious. Try making tomato sauce, salsa, ketchup, relish, pickles, and more.
Growing your own tomatoes can be a fun experience.