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Top Gardening Tools

By Jeff Cotes 04/07/2022 5 mins read

In this article, we will provide you with a list of thirty tools that professional gardeners use in their daily jobs. We have selected our top 30 gardening tools based on their popularity in the trade, as well as taking into account what we consider to be the most valuable.

Trowel

The Trowel is lightweight and versatile, with a deep tread on the sole. It's strong enough for even the most difficult jobs.

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Garden Scissors

These tools are used to trim the wire and cut back the foliage. But they are equally good for cutting twine, or any other material that demands a sharp edge.

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Hand Fork

The small hand fork enables you to weed between closely planted border plants and is also helpful in loosening the surface of heavy clay soils.

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Wheelbarrow

The wheelbarrow is useful for transporting heavy items, such as soil and 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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Cultivator

The hoe shape helps break up clods of soil. The tined cultivator works well for raking between plants and cutting through weeds.

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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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Hoe

This tool is to weed between rows of vegetables, although it may be necessary to use a fork to loosen the soil first.

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Crack Weeder

The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade which separates roots from soil as it digs deep into the ground. It removes weeds and stones from between paving blocks without damaging them.

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Hedge shears

These shears come with long snips, which make it easier to cut through thicker trees. However the smaller blades can be used for fine pruning.

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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.

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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's a must-have tool when you garden in spring or summer to protect your skin from the damaging UV rays.

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Long-Standing Dibber

You can plant small bulbs like snowdrops and narcissi with a long-handled dibber.

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Scooped Shovel

The scooped shovel removes loose material like gravel and sand.

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Rake

A rake made of long plastic or sturdy wooden tines is ideal for working in soil raised on a foundation.

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Secateurs

These tools are very well-liked by professional gardeners. A few examples include a serrated blade, which helps to cut back perennials that have lost their flowers. However, the blades of secateurs can be prone to becoming blunt, which will lead to an overall weakening of the tool.

Get your secateurs on Amazon.

Trug

The Trug is lightweight and durable and can be used to transport loose items like bark chipspings and potting compost. The Trug's high sidewalls provide exceptional strength. It can also quickly release its contents if it is tipped upside-down.

Get your trug on Amazon.

Hand Weed Removal Tool

The handweed removal tool allows you to easily remove weeds from the ground. It also features a hook to allow you to scoop up soil between plants.

Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.

Garden Hose and nozzle

For watering indoor and outdoor plants, a hose and a sprayer are indispensable tools. A lightweight hose works well in the garden because it tends not to kink more than thicker, so you can reduce water wastage.

Get your garden hose on Amazon.

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 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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Pruning saw

A pruning saw, although not used as often by professional gardeners than secateurs or bypass pruners is ideal for cutting back larger branches. 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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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. A solid stainless steel blade provides long-lasting durability, while the Eva grip is ribbed for comfort.

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Bucket

A large bucket is handy to carry plants and for other gardening tasks.

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Round Shovel

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

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Crop cover

A lightweight crop cover will protect the soil from wind and frost but still allow water to flow through. It protects seedlings against the coldest months of winter.

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Bypass Loppers

It can be used to cut branches up to 12cm (5inches) thick. The long handles make it easier to cut through thick branches, and also cut back shrubs and flowers.

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Conclusion Paragraph: We hope you enjoyed this list of the best tools for gardeners. Let us know if you have a favorite! What caught the attention of you? 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. Take some time out to soak up the sun before winter sets.

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FAQ

How much space do vegetable gardens need?

It is best to remember that 1/2 pound of seed will be required for every square foot. So if you have an area of 10 feet by 10 feet (3 meters by 3 meters), you'll need 100 pounds of seeds.

What's the difference?

Hydroponic gardening uses nutrients-rich water to feed plants. Aquaponics blends fish tanks with plants to create a self sufficient ecosystem. Aquaponics is like having your own farm in your home.

What length of time can I keep an indoor flower alive?

Indoor plants can last for many years. To ensure new growth, it's important that you repot indoor plants every few years. Repotting is simple. Just remove the old soil, and then add fresh compost.

Statistics

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
It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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)
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

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How To

How can I keep weeds away from my vegetable gardens?

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