We'll be sharing a list of 30 tools that professional gardeners use each day in this article.
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.
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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Watering Can
It is important to have a large watering can for lawns and borders. You can find top-quality watering cans in many designs. These brass rose heads provide even coverage for hanging baskets and window boxes.
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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.
Get your hand fork on Amazon.
Scooped Shovel
The shovel scooped moves loose material, such as gravel and sand.
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Spade to the rescue
The trenching spade is a sharp tool that digs up tree stumps. It has a flat side and a sharp edge on the opposite. The flat side enables you to scoop out the earth while the sharp edge cuts into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although it's not commonly used by professional gardeners, a pruning see is great for cutting 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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Bulb Planter
This sturdy stainless steel tool, which is ideal for planting bulbs, is a must-have. A solid stainless steel blade provides long-lasting durability, while the Eva grip is ribbed for comfort.
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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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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.
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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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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.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
Garden Scissors
This tool is used to cut the wire and trim the foliage. However, it can also be used for cutting twine and any other material that needs a sharp edge.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
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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Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
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Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow can be used to transport heavy items such as soil or compost.
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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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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 can remove stones and weeds between paving slabs, without damaging them.
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Garden Fork
Garden forks have four to six prongs and short handles. They are best used for breaking up soil in vegetable gardens or flowerbeds.
The tines are useful for digging holes in the ground for planting, turning the soil in vegetable garden, mixing plant feed into soil and clearing away leaves.
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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.
Get your trug on Amazon.
Long-Standing Dibber
You can plant small bulbs like snowdrops and narcissi with a long-handled dibber.
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Hoe
This tool is used to weed between rows. However it may be necessary that you use a fork first to loosen the soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Leaf Scoops
The leaf scoop has a pointed tip that lets you easily dig holes to plant trees or shrubs and features a pointed edge that can cut through roots. The handles are short to provide leverage for digging, and the blade is wide for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph Let us know if you have a favorite! What caught you're 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. Enjoy the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
What type of lighting is best to grow plants indoors?
Because they emit less heat, floralescent lights are great for indoor gardening. They also provide consistent lighting without flickering or dimming. Both regular and compact fluorescent fluorescent bulbs are available. CFLs use up to 75% less energy than traditional bulbs.
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.
Can I grow fruit tree in a pot?
Yes! If space is limited, you can grow fruit trees in pots. To prevent tree rot, make sure the pot has drainage holes. Make sure the pot is deep enough for the root ball to be held. This will keep the tree from becoming stressed.
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)
- 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 have become a very popular vegetable. They are simple to grow and offer many health benefits.
To tomatoes, full sun is required and soil should be rich and fertile.
Tomato plants prefer temperatures above 60degF.
Tomatoes love lots of airflow around them. Use cages or trellises to improve airflow.
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. If possible, you should use drip irrigation.
Tomatoes don't like hot weather. Maintain soil temperatures below 80°F.
Tomato plants thrive on plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Apply 10 pounds of 15-15-10 fertilizer every two weeks.
Tomatoes require about 1 inch water per day. This can be applied directly to the leaves or via a drip system.
Tomatoes are prone to diseases such as blossom end rot and bacterial wilt. You can prevent these diseases by making sure the soil is properly drained, and applying fungicides.
Whiteflies and aphids can infest tomatoes. Spray insecticidal soap onto the leaves' undersides.
Tomatoes make a great and versatile vegetable. You can make tomato sauce, salsa and ketchup as well as relish, pickles and pickles.
Overall, it's a great experience to grow your own tomatoes.