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Top Gardening Tools

By Aaron Simpson 06/07/2022 4 mins read

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.

Garden Scissors

They are used primarily for cutting wire and trimming back foliage. But, they can also be used as a tool to cut twine or any other material which requires a sharp blade.

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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 are ideal for cutting through thick branches and trimming shrubs.

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Cultivator

The hoe-shaped shape helps to break down clods. The tined cultivator can be used to rake between plants or to cut through weeds.

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Garden Gloves

While some gardeners prefer to work without gloves, thorns and nettles, as well as rough or spiky foliage can make it awkward to handle plants; gloves are also helpful for protecting the hands while using tools

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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 is essential to protect yourself against harmful UV rays while gardening in spring and the summer.

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Secateurs

These tools are very popular with 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 and cause a general weakening.

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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.

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Bucket

A large bucket is useful for carrying plants and other gardening tasks.

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Pruning Shears

These can be used to trim thicker branches. These tools are used by professionals to cut back perennials, before they can be lifted in late autumn/early Winter.

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Pruning saw

Although not often used by professional gardeners, a prune saw is ideal to trim larger branches. These are great for all kinds of gardening. Wild-life gardeners could also use them to clear out branches and trees that might be blocking their path.

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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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Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrows are useful for carrying heavy items such soil or compost.

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Trug

The Trug is ideal for transporting and carrying loose items, such as bark chippings, potting compost and other materials. It's lightweight but very strong. 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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Crack Weeder

The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade designed to separate soil from roots as it cuts deep into the ground. It removes stones and weeds from between paving slabs without damaging them.

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Scooped Shovel

The shovel's scooped handle moves any loose material such gravel or sand.

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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 solid stainless steel blade ensures long life, and a ribbed Eva grip makes the tool comfortable to use.

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Hand Weeding Removal Tool

The handweed removal tool allows you to easily remove weeds from the ground. It also has a hooked end that enables you to scoop out soil from between plants.

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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.

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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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Round Shovel

The shovel's pointed blade cuts through roots and breaks up hard soil.

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Hand Fork

This small fork allows you to weed among closely-planted border plants. It can also be used to loosen clay soils.

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Trowel

The Trowel, a versatile and lightweight tool with a deep foot tread is tough enough to tackle even the most difficult jobs.

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Conclusion paragraph: We hope you enjoyed our list of the best garden tools all gardeners need. Let us know if you have a favorite! What caught your attention? 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. Take some time to enjoy the sunshine outside before winter sets in.

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FAQ

Which seeds should I start indoors and which ones should I avoid?

The best seed for starting indoors is a tomato seed. Tomatoes can be grown quickly and they bear fruit all year. You should be cautious when putting tomatoes into pots. Planting tomatoes too early can lead to soil drying out which could lead roots to rot. It is important to be aware that bacteria wilt can quickly kill plants.

Can I grow vegetables in my backyard?

If you don’t yet have a vegetable gardening, you might wonder if it will be possible. The answer to that question is yes. A vegetable garden doesn't take up much space at all. You just need to plan. You could make raised beds that are only 6 inches tall. Or, you could use containers instead of raised beds. You'll still get lots of produce.

What is the minimum space required to grow vegetables?

One square foot of soil will require 1/2 pound of seeds. This is a good rule of thumb. So if you have an area of 10 feet by 10 feet (3 meters by 3 meters), you'll need 100 pounds of seeds.

Statistics

It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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 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
According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)

External Links

thespruce.com

Are you able to plant your vegetable garden from seedlings or seeds?

almanac.com

The Old Farmer's Almanac

How To

How can I keep my vegetable garden weed-free?

Weeds are one of the biggest threats to growing healthy vegetables. They compete for space, water, nutrients, sun, and sunlight. These tips will prevent them destroying your garden.