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.
- Crop coverage
A lightweight crop covering protects against wind and frost but allows water to penetrate the soil below. It protects seedlings during the coldest period of winter.
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- Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade cuts through roots and breaks up hard soil.
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- 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.
- Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow can be used to transport heavy items such as soil or compost.
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- Hedge Shears
The long snips of these shears make it easy to cut through thicker branches, while the smaller blades are excellent for fine pruning.
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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.
Get your Leaf Rake on Amazon.
- 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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- Secateurs
These tools are extremely popular among professional gardeners.
You can use the serrated blades on some examples to help you cut down woody perennials, such as lavender, after they have died. 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.
- Bypass Loppers
Used for cutting through branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick and is lighter than an anvil lopper as there is no metal blade to sharpen. The long handles help reduce the force required for cutting through thick branches. They also make it easy to trim shrubs and flowers.
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- Long-handled Dibber
A long-handled dimmer is helpful in planting small bulbs such snowdrops, narcissi, and other delicate ones.
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- Garden Hose and nozzle
You will need a sprayer and a hose to water your indoor and outdoor plants. Lightweight hoses are ideal for gardening because they tend to kink less then thicker hoses. This reduces water wastage.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
- 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 suitable for digging holes for planting, turning over the soil in vegetable gardens, mixing plant feed into the soil, and clearing leaves from around plants.
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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 scooped shovel removes loose material like gravel and sand.
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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 blade is made of solid stainless steel and has a ribbed Eva grip that makes it easy to use.
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- 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
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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.
Conclusion paragraph You can share your favorites in the comments. What caught your interest? Let us know and we'll try to make it an even better topic in a future post or article. Take some time out to soak up the sun before winter sets.
FAQ
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. You will need 100 pounds of seed if your area is 10 feet by 10 foot (3 meters by 3 metres).
What month should I start a vegetable garden?
From April to June is the best season for vegetables. This is when the soil temperature is highest and plants grow most quickly. If you live in a cold climate, you may want to wait until July or August.
How do you prepare soil for a vegetable gardening?
Preparing soil to grow vegetables is very simple. You must first remove all weeds from the area you wish to plant vegetables. Then, add organic matter such as composted manure, leaves, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. Water well, and wait for the plants to sprout.
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)
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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
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How To
How to Start a Garden
Starting a garden is a lot easier than people think. There are many options for starting a garden.
You can purchase seeds at a local nursery. This is probably one of the most straightforward ways to start your garden.
Another option is to find a community garden plot. Community gardens are often located close to parks and schools. These plots may have raised beds to grow vegetables.
You can start your garden quickly by planting a container garden. To start container gardening, you will need to purchase a small pot or planter. Then fill it with dirt. Then, you can plant your seedlings.
You also have the option to purchase a ready-made gardening kit. You will find everything you need to begin a garden in a kit. Some kits even come with tools or supplies.
There are no rules when it comes to starting a garden. You can do whatever works for you. Just make sure you follow some basic guidelines.
Decide what type of garden you want. Do you want a large garden or a small one? Would you rather have a few herbs grown in pots?
Next, decide where you'll plant your garden. Do you plan to use a container or will you plant in the ground? Or will it be in the ground?
Once you know which type of garden you want to build, you can begin shopping for materials.
Consider how much space is available. It is possible that you don't have the space to grow a garden in your apartment.
After you have chosen the area where you want to plant your garden, you can begin. Preparing the area is the first step.
This is where you have to get rid of all weeds. Next, dig a hole to accommodate each plant. You need to make sure that the holes are deep enough for the roots to not touch the sides as they grow.
Add topsoil and compost to fill in the gaps. To retain moisture, you can also add organic matter.
After preparing the site, add the plants. Take care not to crowd the plants. They need space to spread their roots.
Keep adding organic matter to the soil as your plants grow. This helps prevent disease, and keeps the soil nourished.
When you see new growth, fertilize the plants. Fertilizer encourages strong root systems. It promotes faster, healthier growth.
Continue watering the plants until they reach maturity. Once this is achieved, harvest the fruit and enjoy!