This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
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.
Long Handled Dibber
A long-handled dimmer is helpful in planting small bulbs such snowdrops, narcissi, and other delicate ones.
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Bucket
A large bucket is handy to carry plants and for other gardening tasks.
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Pruning Shears
Used for cutting thicker branches, these are similar to secateurs but with longer handles. They are used to cut back perennials in professional gardens before lifting them in late fall/early winter.
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Scooped Shovel
The shovel's scooped handle moves any loose material such gravel or sand.
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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. Lightweight hoses work well in gardens because they tend not to kink as much as thicker ones, which reduces water waste.
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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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Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning see has a cutting power of up to 2.5m. This is great for reaching branches too high and safe to use a standard ladder or saw.
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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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Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow works well for moving heavy items, like soil and compost.
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Secateurs
These tools are very popular with professional gardeners.
The serrated blade on some examples means that they help cut back woody perennials such as lavender once their flowers have faded. The blades of secateurs may become blunt over time, which can lead to a decrease in the overall strength of the tool.
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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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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.
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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Watering Can
For watering borders and lawns, a large-capacity watering can is necessary. Top quality can be available in various designs. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
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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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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 high sidewalls provide exceptional strength. It can also quickly release its contents if it is tipped upside-down.
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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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Bulb Planter
This stainless steel tool will last for many years and is an essential tool in the planting of bulbs. The sturdy stainless steel blade has a long life expectancy. The Eva grip provides comfort and control.
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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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Bypass Loppers
It can be used to cut branches up to 12cm (5inches) thick. The long handles reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
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Round Shovel
The pointed edge of the shovel is designed to break up soil and cut through roots.
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Spade to the rescue
Trenching spades are sharp on one side, and flat on the other. They dig up tree stumps. The flat side allows you to scoop out the soil, while the sharp edge digs into the roots.
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Cultivator
The hoe shape breaks up soil clods. The tined cultivator allows you to rake between plants and cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Crop insurance
A lightweight crop cover protects from frost and wind but will allow water to pass through to the soil underneath. It protects seedslings during winter's coldest hours.
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Hand Weed Removal Tool
The hand weed remover tool is lightweight and easy to use. It allows you to pull weeds out of the ground without damaging their roots. The hook end allows you to scoop soil between plants.
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Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed edge that is designed to separate roots from soil. It removes stones, weeds, and other debris from between paving slabs.
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Hoe
This tool is for weeding between rows. However you might need to use the fork to loosen soil.
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Conclusion Paragraph: We hope you enjoyed this list of the best tools for gardeners. We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught you're attention? Let us know, and we'll see if we can help make that an even better topic for a future blog post or article on this site. Enjoy your time outside, and get some sun before winter sets.
FAQ
How do I prepare the soil for a garden?
It is simple to prepare soil for your vegetable garden. First, remove all weeds in the area where you plan to plant vegetables. Then, add organic matter such as composted manure, leaves, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. After watering, wait for plants to sprout.
How many hours does a plant need to get light?
It depends upon the type of plant. Some plants need 12 hours direct sunlight each day. Others prefer 8 hours of indirect sunlight. Vegetables require at least 10 hours of direct sunlight per 24-hour period.
Which month is the best to start a vegetable gardening?
The best time to plant vegetables is from April through June. This is when the soil temperature is highest and plants grow most quickly. If you live in colder climates, you might wait until July or Aug.
What length of time can I keep an indoor flower alive?
Indoor plants can survive for many years. To promote new growth, it is essential to repot your indoor plants every few month. Repotting is simple. Just remove the old soil, and then add fresh compost.
What is a plant calendar?
A planting calendar lists the plants that should all be planted at various times during the year. The goal is for plants to grow at their best while minimizing stress. So, for example, spring crops such as lettuce, spinach, or peas should not be sown before the last frost date. Spring crops later include squash, cucumbers, summer beans, and squash. Fall crops include carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and potatoes.
Is there enough space in my backyard to grow a vegetable garden.
If you don’t yet have a vegetable gardening, you might wonder if it will be possible. Yes. A vegetable garden doesn't take up much space at all. It takes just a little planning. For example, you can build raised beds just 6 inches high. You could also use containers to replace raised beds. You will still have plenty of produce, regardless of which method you choose.
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)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.com
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How To
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables grown today. They are very easy to grow and offer many benefits.
To tomatoes, full sun is required and soil should be rich and fertile.
Tomato plants like temperatures over 60 degrees F.
Tomatoes require a lot of air circulation. Use cages or trellises to improve airflow.
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. If possible, use drip irrigation.
Hot weather is not good for tomatoes. Keep the soil consistently below 80degF.
The nitrogen-rich fertilizer helps tomato plants thrive. Two weeks apart, apply 10 pounds 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes require about 1 inch water per day. 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. These problems can be prevented by properly draining the soil and using fungicides.
Aphids and whiteflies are pests that can be harmful to tomatoes. Spray insecticidal soap onto the leaves' undersides.
Tomatoes make a great and versatile vegetable. Use tomatoes to make salsa, ketchup and relish.
All in all, growing your own tomatoes is an enjoyable experience.