This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
As there is such a large and varied number of gardening tools available on the market, we have picked our top 30 based on their popularity within the trade and also by taking into consideration what we feel are the most valuable types
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.
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Trowel
The Trowel is a lightweight, versatile tool that can be used for any job.
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Sun Hat
This garden hat provides protection from the sun. It has a broad brim and a tie chin strap. It is made of lightweight materials. This is an important tool to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of summer and spring gardening.
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Leaf Scoops
The pointed tip on the leaf scoop makes it easy to dig holes in trees and shrubs. Additionally, the pointed edge can be used for cutting through roots. It has short handles to give good leverage when digging and has a wide blade for efficient scooping.
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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 extremely popular among professional gardeners.
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.
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Hand Weed Remover
The handweed removal device is a lightweight gardening tool that can be used to remove weeds without damaging the plants. It has a hook end which allows you to scoop out the soil between plants.
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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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Watering can
A large capacity watering can is essential for watering lawns and borders. Many designs are available to ensure top quality. Some are equipped with brass rose heads, which give you even coverage when they're used in hanging baskets or window box applications.
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Rake
A rake with either long, plastic or wood tines is especially useful for digging in the soil, clearing out dead stems and gently removing weeds.
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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.
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Trug
Ideal for carrying and transporting loose items such as potting compost, bark chippings, and more, the Trug is surprisingly lightweight yet very durable. The Trug's strong sidewalls provide incredible strength and the design allows for quick release of its contents if it is flipped upside down.
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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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Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning can be used to cut branches up to 2.5m high.
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Hedge Shears
These shears' long snips allow you to easily cut through thicker branches. While the smaller blades are ideal for fine pruning,
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Pruning Shears
These tools are useful for cutting thicker branches. 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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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.
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Garden Scissors
These tools are used primarily to cut wire and trim back leaves, but they can also be used to cut twine or other materials that require a sharp edge.
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Treating 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.
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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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Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade cuts through roots and breaks up hard soil.
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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 will remove stones and weeds that are between paving slabs.
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Bucket
A large bucket is useful for carrying plants and other gardening tasks.
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Conclusion paragraph Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught your eye? 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 the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
What vegetables are good to grow together?
Because they are both fond of similar soil conditions and temperatures, it is easy to grow peppers and tomatoes together. They complement each other well since tomatoes need heat to ripen while peppers require cooler temperatures for optimal flavor. Start seeds indoors approximately six weeks prior to planting. Once the weather warms up, transplant the tomato and pepper plants outdoors.
Which is the best layout for a vegetable garden?
It all depends on where you live. For easy harvesting, it is best to plant vegetables in the same area as your home. You should plant your vegetables in groups if you live outside of the city. This will ensure maximum yield.
What size space is required for a vegetable garden?
A good rule of thumb is that one square foot of soil requires 1/2 pound of seed. If you have a 10-foot by 10-foot area (3m by 3m), then 100 pounds will be needed.
Statistics
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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)
- 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 Start A Garden
It is much easier than most people believe to start a garden. There are many ways you can start a gardening business.
A local nursery can be a good place to get seeds. This is probably one of the most straightforward ways to start your garden.
Another option is to locate a plot in a community gardening program. Community gardens are typically located near parks and schools. Many plots have raised beds to grow vegetables.
You can start your garden quickly by planting a container garden. A container garden involves filling a small pot with dirt and then planting it. Then, you can plant your seedlings.
You also have the option to purchase a ready-made gardening kit. Kits come with everything you need to start a garden. Some kits even contain tools and supplies.
The best thing about starting a garden is that there are no rules. You are free to do what you like. Just make sure you follow some basic guidelines.
First, determine what type of garden design you want. Are you looking for a large garden? Or would you rather just have a few herbs in pots?
Next, you need to decide where your garden will be planted. Will you be using a container? Or will you be planting in the ground?
Once you've decided what type of garden you want, you can start looking for the materials.
Also, consider the space available to you. It is possible that you don't have the space to grow a garden in your apartment.
Finally, once you have determined where you will be building your garden, you can get started. The first step is to prepare your area.
This means that you need to remove any weeds or debris. Next, dig a hole to accommodate each plant. Be sure to dig the holes deep enough so that the roots don’t reach the sides as they grow.
Fill the holes with compost or topsoil. Add organic matter to help retain moisture.
After the site has been prepared, you can add the plants. It is important not to crowd them. They need to have space for their roots to spread.
As your plants grow, you should continue adding organic matter. This helps prevent disease, and keeps the soil nourished.
Fertilize plants whenever you see new growth. Fertilizer encourages strong root systems. It promotes faster, healthier growth.
Continue watering the plants until they reach maturity. When this happens, harvest the fruits and enjoy!