We will be providing you with a list listing thirty tools that professional gardeners use daily.
Given the wide variety of gardening tools that are available, we selected the best 30. These were chosen based upon their popularity in the industry and our personal opinion.
Hedge Shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
Sun Hat
The garden hat protects you from the sun with a wide brim, has a tie chin strap, and is made of lightweight materials. It's a must-have tool when you garden in spring or summer to protect your skin from the damaging UV rays.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
Trug
Ideal for carrying and transporting loose items such as potting compost, bark chippings, and more, the Trug is surprisingly lightweight yet very durable. Its high sidewalls give it incredible strength. The Trug can also be quickly emptied if it is turned upside down.
Get your trug on Amazon.
Bulb Planter
A must have for planting bulbs, this durable stainless steel tool is comfortable to use and will give many years of trouble-free service. A solid stainless steel blade provides long-lasting durability, while the Eva grip is ribbed for comfort.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Hoe
This tool is for weeding between rows. However you might need to use the fork to loosen soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Leaf Scoops
The leaf scoop features a pointed tip to make it easier to dig holes for plants and trees. It has short handles that give you leverage when digging and a wide blade to allow for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
Watering can
For watering borders and lawns, a large-capacity watering can is necessary. There are many options for top quality watering cans. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
Garden Scissors
These tools are used to trim the wire and cut back the foliage. But they are equally good for cutting twine, or any other material that demands a sharp edge.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
Garden Hose and nozzle
The essential tools to water indoor plants and outside vegetable gardens, shrubs, or flower beds are a hose, sprayer, and bucket. A lightweight hose is ideal for use in the garden as it tends to kink less than thicker hoses, reducing water wastage.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Scooped Shovel
The shovel's scooped handle moves any loose material such gravel or sand.
Get your scooped shovel on Amazon.
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 are ideal for cutting through thick branches and trimming shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
Crop coverage
Lightweight crop covers are designed to protect against frost and wind, but allow water to reach the soil underneath. It protects seedlings from the coldest periods of winter.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
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.
Secateurs
These tools are extremely popular among professional gardeners.
A few examples include a serrated blade, which helps to cut back perennials that have lost their flowers. However, secateurs blades can become blunt which can result in the tool becoming less useful.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
Pruning Shears
These are used to cut thicker branches. They have longer handles than secateurs. They are used by professional gardeners to remove perennials from the ground before they are removed in the winter.
Get your pruning shears on Amazon.
Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel breaks up hard soil and cuts through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade which separates roots from soil as it digs deep into the ground. It removes stones, weeds, and other debris from between paving slabs.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
Trowel
The Trowel is lightweight and versatile, with a deep tread on the sole. It's strong enough for even the most difficult jobs.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
Bucket
A large bucket works well for gardening tasks and plants.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
Trenching spade
The trenching spade, which is sharp on one side and flat on the other, dig up tree stumps. The flat side makes it easy to scoop up the earth, while sharp edges cut into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Hand Fork
The small hand fork enables you to weed between closely planted border plants and is also helpful in loosening the surface of heavy clay soils.
Get your hand fork on Amazon.
Cultivator
The hoe shape can be used to break up soil clods. The tined cultivator allows you to rake between plants and cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Garden Gloves
Some gardeners prefer not to use gloves but thorns, nettles and rough foliage can make it difficult to handle plants. Gloves are useful for protecting hands when using tools.
Get your Garden Gloves on Amazon.
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 Fork
The garden fork has four to six prongs with short handles and is best suited for breaking up soil in the vegetable garden or flowerbeds.
These tines can be used to dig holes for planting, turn over soil in vegetable gardens and mix plant feed into it. They also have the ability to clear leaves from around plants.
Get your Garden Fork on Amazon.
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.
Get your Leaf Rake on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph: We hope that you enjoyed our list with the top garden tools every gardener needs. You can share your favorites 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. Enjoy the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
What is the difference in hydroponics and aquaponics?
Hydroponic gardening is a method that uses water to nourish plants instead of soil. Aquaponics combines fish tanks with plants to create a self-sufficient ecosystem. Aquaponics is like having your own farm in your home.
How big is a vegetable gardening space?
A good rule of thumb is that one square foot of soil requires 1/2 pound of seed. You will need 100 pounds of seed if your area is 10 feet by 10 foot (3 meters by 3 metres).
What vegetables are good to grow together and what are the best?
The combination of tomatoes and peppers is great because they love the same temperatures and soil conditions. They complement each other well since tomatoes need heat to ripen while peppers require cooler temperatures for optimal flavor. Start seeds indoors approximately six weeks prior to planting. Once the weather gets warmer, transplant your pepper and tomato plants outdoors.
Statistics
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.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)
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How To
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes remain one of today's most beloved vegetables. They are easy to grow and provide many benefits.
Tomatoes require full sun and rich soil.
Temperatures above 60°F are preferred by tomato plants.
Tomatoes like lots of air circulation around them. To improve airflow, you can use trellises (or cages).
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. Drip irrigation is a good option.
Tomatoes don't like hot weather. Keep the soil at 80°F.
Tomato plants thrive on plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Two weeks apart, apply 10 pounds 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes require about 1 inch water per day. This can be applied directly to the leaves or via a drip system.
Tomatoes may be susceptible to diseases such as bacterial wilt and blossom end rot. 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 to the undersides leaves.
Tomatoes have many uses and are very delicious. Tomato sauce, salsa, relish, pickles and ketchup are just a few of the many uses for tomatoes.
Growing your own tomatoes is a rewarding experience.