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 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.
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.
Get your Garden Fork 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.
Cultivator
The hoe-shaped shape helps to break down clods. The tined cultivator allows you to rake between plants and cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Secateurs
Very popular with professional gardeners, these tools prune and deadhead flowering plants such as roses.
A few examples include a serrated blade, which helps to cut back perennials that have lost their flowers. The blades on secateurs can become dull, which can cause the tool to lose its strength.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
Round Shovel
The pointed edge of the shovel is designed to break up soil and cut through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
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.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Bucket
A large bucket is handy to carry plants and for other gardening tasks.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
Bypass Loppers
This tool is ideal for cutting branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick. It is lighter than an anvillopper because there is no sharpening metal blade. The long handles reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
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, weeds, and other debris from between paving slabs.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
Crop insurance
A lightweight crop cover will protect the soil from wind and frost but still allow water to flow through. It protects seedlings during the coldest period of winter.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
Trowel
A lightweight and versatile tool with a unique deep foot tread, the Trowel is strong enough to handle even the most challenging jobs.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
Long Handled Dibber
A long-handled dimmer is helpful in planting small bulbs such snowdrops, narcissi, and other delicate ones.
Get your Long Handled Dibber on Amazon.
Sun Hat
The garden hat protects against the sun and features a wide brim. It's an essential tool for protecting yourself from harmful UV rays when gardening in spring and summer.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
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.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
Hoe
This tool is to weed between rows of vegetables, although it may be necessary to use a fork to loosen the soil first.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Garden Hose and nozzle
The essential tools to water indoor plants and outside vegetable gardens, shrubs, or flower beds are a hose, sprayer, and bucket. Lightweight hoses work well in gardens because they tend not to kink as much as thicker ones, which reduces water waste.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Rake
A rake with long plastic or wooden tines is particularly useful for working the soil in raised beds, clearing away leaves and dead stems, and can even be used to gently tease out weeds without damaging them
Get your Rake on Amazon.
The perfect spade
The trenching spade has two sides: one is flat on one and the other is sharp on the other. This allows you to remove tree stumps. The flat side enables you to scoop out the earth while the sharp edge cuts into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrows are useful for carrying heavy items such soil or compost.
Get your wheelbarrow on Amazon.
Leaf Rake
A leaf rake is used to remove leaves, debris and leaves from the lawn. It can also be used to rake up leaves that have fallen between shrubs and border plant.
Get your Leaf Rake 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.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
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.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
Garden Gloves
Some gardeners prefer to work with gloves, but thorns or nettles, and rough or spiky leaves can make it difficult for some to handle the plants. Gloves can also be helpful to protect hands while you use tools.
Get your Garden Gloves on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although not often used by professional gardeners, a prune saw is ideal to trim larger branches.
These aren't just useful for your domestic garden, they can also be used by wild-life gardening professionals to prune overhanging trees or branches to give nesting birds a clear flight path.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught your attention? We'd love to hear from you and make it a topic for a blog post or article. Take some time to enjoy the sunshine outside before winter sets in.
FAQ
When is the best time to plant flowers?
When the weather is milder and the soil has a good moisture content, spring is the best time to plant flowers. If you live somewhere cold, planting flowers should be done before the first frost. The ideal temperature indoors for plants is around 60°F.
Does my backyard have enough room for a vegetable garden?
It's possible to wonder if you will have enough space for a vegetable or fruit garden if your current one is not available. The answer is yes. A vegetable garden doesn't take up much space at all. It's all about planning. For example, you can build raised beds just 6 inches high. Or you can use containers to build raised beds. You'll still be able to get plenty of produce in any way.
How often do I need to water my indoor plants?
Indoor plants need watering every two days. The humidity inside your house can be maintained by watering. Healthy plants require humidity.
Statistics
- 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 a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.com
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
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How To
How to grow basil
Basil is one of the most versatile herbs you can use in your kitchen. Basil is great for flavouring dishes, as well as adding flavor to soups and sauces, pasta, and desserts. Here are some ways to grow basil indoors.
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It is important to choose the right location. Basil is an annual and will not live more than one season if it isn't in the right spot. It can tolerate partial shade but prefers full sun. If you want to grow it outside choose an area that is well-ventilated.
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Plant the seeds. Basil seeds must be planted at the latest two weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small pots filled with potting mix. The pots should be covered with clear plastic wrap. Germination can take up to ten days. After they have germinated move them into a cool, shaded place where the temperature stays around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Once they are large enough to handle, transfer the seedlings. Place the seedlings in larger containers and remove the plastic wrap. Fill each container with potting mix and add some gravel or pebbles to help drain excess moisture. As necessary, you can add more potting material. Place the containers in a sunny window or in indirect light. To prevent wilting, mist the plants every day.
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After the danger of frost has passed, apply a thick layer of mulch over the top of the plants. This will prevent them from frost damage and help to reduce water loss.
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Regularly water the plants. Basil needs regular watering to thrive. To check how much water your plants need, you can use a rain gauge. Use a timer, which will turn off the irrigation when there is no rain.
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When your basil reaches its peak, pick it. Pick the leaves regularly to encourage bushier, healthier growth.
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The leaves can be dried on paper towels or screens. Keep the dried leaves in glass containers or bags in a refrigerator.