We present a list containing thirty tools that professional landscapers use in their day to day work.
As there is such a large and varied number of gardening tools available on the market, we have picked our top 30 based on their popularity within the trade and also by taking into consideration what we feel are the most valuable types
- Leaf Scoops
The pointed tip of the leaf scoop allows you to easily dig holes for planting trees or shrubs. It also features a sharp edge that can be used to cut roots. The handles are short to provide leverage for digging, and the blade is wide for efficient scooping.
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- Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow can be used to transport heavy items such as soil or compost.
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- Watering can
A large capacity watering container is vital for watering lawns or borders. You can find top-quality watering cans in many designs. Some have brass rose heads that give even coverage when used on hanging baskets or window boxes.
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- Pruning Shears
These are similar to secateurs, but have longer handles. Professional gardeners use them to cut back perennials before lifting them in late autumn/early winter.
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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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- Hoe
This tool is useful for weeding between rows of vegetables. However, you may need to use a knife to loosen the soil.
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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 will remove stones and weeds that are between paving slabs.
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- Long Handled Dibber
You can plant small bulbs like snowdrops and narcissi with a long-handled dibber.
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- Spade to the rescue
The trenching spade, which is sharp on one side and flat on the other, dig up tree stumps. The flat side enables you to scoop out the earth while the sharp edge cuts into the roots.
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- Bulb Planter
This durable, stainless steel tool is essential for planting bulbs. It's easy to use and will last many years. The tool's solid stainless-steel blade will last for many years. A ribbed Eva grip makes it comfortable to use.
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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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- Sun Hat
The garden hat protects against the sun and features a wide brim. This is an important tool to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of summer and spring gardening.
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- Extension pole pruning saw
This extension pole pruning saw has a cutting capacity up to 2.5m. It is ideal for reaching branches too high to reach with standard saws or ladders.
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- Secateurs
These tools are very well-liked by professional gardeners.
The serrated blade on some examples means that they help cut back woody perennials such as lavender once their flowers have faded. However, secateurs blades can become blunt which can result in the tool becoming less useful.
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- Hand Fork
The small, hand-held fork is useful in weeding between closely planted border plants.
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Conclusion paragraph We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught your attention? Let us know what caught your attention and we'll look into making that topic a more interesting topic for a future article or blog post on this website. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!
FAQ
How often should I water my indoor plants?
Indoor plants need watering once every two days. Watering helps maintain humidity levels inside the house. Humidity is crucial for healthy plants.
How do you prepare the soil?
Preparing soil is simple for a vegetable garden. First, get rid of all weeds. Add organic matter such as leaves, composted manure or grass clippings, straw, wood chips, and then water. Water well, and wait for the plants to sprout.
How much space do vegetable gardens need?
A good rule is that 1 square foot of soil needs 1/2 pound. You will need 100 pounds of seed if your area is 10 feet by 10 foot (3 meters by 3 metres).
Statistics
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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)
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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
Organic fertilizers for your garden
Organic fertilizers include manure (compost), fish emulsions, seaweed extracts, blood meal, and compost. The term "organic" means that they are produced using non-synthetic material. Synthetic fertilizers are chemical compounds used in industrial processes. These fertilizers are commonly used in agriculture, as they can provide nutrients to plants quickly without the need for complicated preparation. Synthetic fertilizers can pose risks to the environment and human health. Synthetic fertilizers require large amounts of energy as well as water to be produced. Moreover, many synthetic fertilizers pollute groundwater and surface waters due to runoff. This pollution is harmful to wildlife and humans.
There are many kinds of organic fertilizers.
* 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 - A mixture of grass clippings from the lawn, decaying leaves, vegetable scraps, and animal dung. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum, chlorine, and carbon. It is extremely porous and holds water well.
* Fish Emulsion: A liquid product derived primarily 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 - a concentrated solution of minerals extracted from kelp, red algae, brown algae, and green algae. It's a great source of vitamins A and C as well as iodine and iron.
* Guano - excrement from seabirds, bats, reptiles, and amphibians. It contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride, and carbon.
* Blood Meal - The remains of animals slaughtered. It's rich in protein and can be used to feed poultry and other animals. It also contains trace minerals like phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.
For organic fertilizer mix equal amounts of manure, compost and/or fishemulsion. Mix well. If you don’t possess all three ingredients you can substitute one for the other. If you only have the fish-emulsion you can substitute one with another.
Use a shovel to evenly distribute the fertilizer over the soil. About a quarter of a cup of the fertilizer is needed per square foot. You will need to add more fertilizer every two weeks until you see signs of new growth.