This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
Because there are so many garden tools on the marketplace, we chose the top 30. This was based on popularity and value.
Watering can
A large watering tank is crucial for maintaining lawns and borders. 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.
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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.
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Cultivator
The hoe shape can be used to break up soil clods. The tined cultivator is suitable for raking out between plants and chopping through weeds.
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Hand Fork
You can use the small hand fork to weed between close-knit border plants. It also helps in loosening clay soils.
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Pruning Shears
These are used to cut thicker branches. They have longer handles than secateurs. They are used to cut back perennials in professional gardens before lifting them in late fall/early winter.
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Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
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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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Treating spade
Trenching spades are sharp on one side, and flat on the other. They dig up tree stumps. The flat side lets you scoop out the dirt, while your sharp edge allows for cutting into the roots.
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Long-lasting Dibber
A long-handled, hand-held dibber can be used to plant small bulbs like snowdrops.
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Leaf Rake
A leaf-rake removes leaves and other debris from the grass and rakes up leaves that fall between shrubs.
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Hedge shears
These shears can be used to trim thicker branches with ease. However, the shorter blades of these shears are perfect for fine pruning.
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Crop protection
A lightweight crop cover protects from frost and wind but will allow water to pass through to the soil underneath. It protects seedlings during the coldest period of winter.
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Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful for transporting heavy items, such as soil and compost.
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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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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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Bulb Planter
This durable stainless steel tool for planting bulbs is essential. It is easy to use, and will provide years of trouble-free service. The solid stainless steel blade ensures long life, and a ribbed Eva grip makes the tool comfortable to use.
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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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Garden Hose and nozzle
An essential tool for watering indoor plants as well as outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs and flower beds is a hose or sprayer. A lightweight hose works well in the garden because it tends not to kink more than thicker, so you can reduce water wastage.
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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 reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
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Garden Fork
The garden fork features four to six prongs that have short handles. This garden fork is ideal for breaking up soil for vegetable gardens and flowerbeds.
The tines can be used for digging holes to plant, turning over soil in vegetable gardening, mixing plant feed, and clearing leaves from the area.
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Sun Hat
The garden hat protects against the sun and features a wide brim. It is essential for protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays during gardening season.
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Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
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Pruning saw
A pruning saw can be used to cut larger branches, even though it is not as commonly used by professional gardeners like secateurs and bypass pruners.
They are useful for many domestic gardening tasks. Wild-life gardeners might also use them to trim overhanging branches and trees in order to provide nesting birds with clear flight paths.
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Conclusion paragraph Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught your interest? 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. Enjoy your time outside, and get some sun before winter sets.
FAQ
Can I grow veggies indoors?
Yes, it's possible to grow vegetables inside during the winter months. You will need to purchase a greenhouse or grow lights. Before you do this, make sure to verify the local laws.
When is the best time to plant flowers?
Spring is the best season to plant flowers. It is when the temperatures are warmer and the soil is still moist. If you live in a cold area, plant flowers only after the first frost. The ideal temperature for indoor plants is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
What vegetables do you recommend growing together?
The combination of tomatoes and peppers is great because they love the same temperatures and soil conditions. They work well together as tomatoes need heat to ripen and peppers need lower temperatures for optimal flavor. You can try planting them together by starting seeds indoors six weeks before transplanting them outdoors. Once the weather gets warmer, transplant your pepper and tomato plants outdoors.
Can I grow fruit tree in a pot?
Yes! If space is limited, you can grow fruit trees in pots. Make sure your pot is drained to prevent the tree from getting rotted by excess moisture. Also ensure that the pot is large enough to accommodate the root ball. This will keep the tree from becoming stressed.
How can I find out what type of soil my house has?
You can tell by looking at the color of the dirt. You will find more organic matter in darker soils that those of lighter colors. You can also do soil tests. These tests determine the amount of nutrients in the soil.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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
- 80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.com)
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.com
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How To
How to plant tomatoes
To plant tomatoes, you need to have a garden or container. Tomatoes require patience, love and care. There are many varieties of tomato plants available online or in your local store. Some tomato plants need special soil. Others don't. The most commonly grown tomato plant is the bush tomatoes. They grow from a small base ball. It is easy to grow and produces a lot of fruit. If you want to start growing tomatoes, buy a starter kit. These kits are available at most nurseries and garden shops. These kits contain everything you will need to get started.
When planting tomatoes, there are three steps:
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Place them where you would like.
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Prepare the ground. This can be done by digging up the soil, removing stones, weeds etc.
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Place the seeds directly on the prepared ground. After placing the seedlings, make sure to water them well.
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Wait for them to sprout. Wait for the first leaves.
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The stems should be able to reach 1 cm (0.42 inches) before being transplanted into larger pots.
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Continue to water each day.
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Once the fruit is ripe, harvest it.
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Fresh tomatoes can be eaten right away, or stored in the fridge.
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You can repeat this each year.
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Before you start, be sure to carefully read all instructions.
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Have fun growing tomatoes!