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Top Gardening Tools

By Pam Cochran 09/07/2022 4 mins read

We will be providing you with a list listing thirty tools that professional gardeners use daily. Because there are so many garden tools on the marketplace, we chose the top 30. This was based on popularity and value.

Conclusion Paragraph: We hope you enjoyed this list of the best tools for gardeners. If you have a favorite, please share it in the comments below! What caught your eye? We'd love to hear from you and make it a topic for a blog post or article. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!

FAQ

Which seeds should start indoors?

A tomato seed is the best seed to start indoors. Tomatoes are very easy to grow and produce fruit year-round. When growing tomatoes in pots, be careful when transplanting them into the ground. If you plant too early, the soil may dry out, which could cause the roots to rot. You should also be aware of diseases like bacterial Wilt that can quickly kill your plants.

Does my backyard have enough room for a vegetable garden?

If you don’t yet have a vegetable gardening, you might wonder if it will be possible. The answer to that question is yes. A vegetable garden doesn't take up much space at all. It's all about planning. For example, you could build raised beds only 6 inches high. You can also use containers as raised beds. You'll still get lots of produce.

When to plant herbs

Herbs should be planted during springtime when soil temperatures reach 55degF. To get the best results, they should be planted in full sun. Basil indoors can be grown in pots with potting mixture. They should be kept out of direct sunlight until they grow leaves. Once plants start growing, move them into bright indirect light. After about three weeks, transplant them to individual containers and continue to water them regularly.

When can you plant flowers in your garden?

When the weather is milder and the soil has a good moisture content, spring is the best time to plant flowers. If you live outside of a warm climate, it is best not to plant flowers until the first frost. The ideal temperature for indoor plants is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Statistics

It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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
According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.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)

External Links

planthardiness.ars.usda.gov

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

bhg.com

6 Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden Off Right

How To

Organic fertilizers for your garden

Organic fertilizers include manure (compost), fish emulsions, seaweed extracts, blood meal, and compost. The term organic refers to the use of non-synthetic materials for their production. Synthetic fertilizers are chemicals that are used in industrial processes. They are often used in agriculture since they provide nutrients to plants efficiently and quickly, without the need of complicated preparation. Synthetic fertilizers can pose risks to the environment and human health. They also require large amounts energy and water to make. Many synthetic fertilizers are also harmful to groundwater and water surface because of runoff. This is a problem for wildlife and humans alike.

There are several kinds of organic fertilisers:

* Manure - is made when livestock eat nitrogen (a plant food nutrient). It is made up of bacteria and enzymes, which break down the waste into simpler compounds that can be absorbed easily by plants.

* Compost is a mixture of vegetable scraps and grass clippings, animal manure, and decaying leaves. It is high in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as calcium, magnesium, sulfur. It is extremely porous and holds water well.

* Fish Emulsion: A liquid product derived primarily from fish oil. It dissolves fats and oils in a similar way to soap. It has trace elements such as phosphorous, nitrogen and nitrate.

* Seaweed Oil - A concentrated mixture of minerals taken from kelp, red and brown algae, as well as green algae. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, iron, and iodine.

* Guano is excrement from amphibians, seabirds, bats and reptiles. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium as well as sodium, magnesium, sulfate and chloride.

* Blood Meal, the remains from slaughtered animals. It is rich in protein which is useful for feeding birds and other animals. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and trace minerals.

For organic fertilizer mix equal amounts of manure, compost and/or fishemulsion. Mix well. If you don’t possess all three ingredients you can substitute one for the other. If you have only access to the fish oil emulsion, then you can combine 1 part fish emulsion and 2 parts compost.

Use a shovel to evenly distribute the fertilizer over the soil. The fertilizer should be about 1/4 cup per square foot. To see new growth, you will need to apply more fertilizer every 2 weeks.