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.
- The perfect spade
Trenching spades, which are both flat and sharp, can be used to dig up tree stumps. The flat side allows you to scoop out the soil, while the sharp edge digs into the roots.
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- Crop protection
A lightweight crop covering protects against wind and frost but allows water to penetrate the soil below. It protects seedlings against the coldest months of winter.
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- 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 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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- Hand Fork
You can use the small hand fork to weed between close-knit border plants. It also helps in loosening clay soils.
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- Pruning Shears
These are used to cut thicker branches. They have longer handles than secateurs. These tools are used by professionals to cut back perennials, before they can be lifted in late autumn/early Winter.
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- Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel cuts through roots and breaks down hard soil.
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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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- 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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- Secateurs
These tools are very popular with 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.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
- Watering Can
For watering borders and lawns, a large-capacity watering can is necessary. There are many options for top quality watering cans. Some have brass rose heads that give even coverage when used on hanging baskets or window boxes.
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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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- Cultivator
The hoe-shaped shape helps to break down clods. The tined cultivator is ideal for raking between plants, and cutting through weeds.
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Conclusion paragraph: We hope that you enjoyed our list with the top garden tools every gardener needs. If you have a favorite, please share it in the comments below! What caught you're attention? 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. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!
FAQ
How often do I need to water my indoor plants?
Watering indoor plants should be done every two days. Watering helps maintain humidity levels inside the house. Humidity can be vital for plants that are healthy.
Which kind of lighting is most effective for growing indoor plants?
Because they emit less heat than traditional incandescent bulbs, Florescent lights are ideal for indoor plant growth. They can also provide steady lighting without flickering and dimming. There are two types of fluorescent bulbs: regular and compact fluorescent (CFL). CFLs consume up to 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
What vegetables do you recommend growing together?
Because they are both fond of similar soil conditions and temperatures, it is easy to grow peppers and tomatoes together. They can complement each other because tomatoes require heat to mature, and peppers require lower temperatures for their optimal flavor. You can try planting them together by starting seeds indoors six weeks before transplanting them outdoors. Once the weather cools down, transplant the pepper or tomato plants outdoors.
What is the maximum time I can keep an indoor plant alive for?
Indoor plants can last for many years. To encourage new growth, it is important to repot your indoor plant every few months. Repotting is easy. All you have to do is remove the soil and put in fresh compost.
Do I need to buy special equipment to grow vegetables?
It's not true. All you need to do is use a shovel, trowels, watering containers, and maybe even a rake.
What month is the best time to start a garden?
It is best to plant vegetables between April and June. This is when soil is at its warmest and plants are growing the fastest. If you live somewhere cold, it is best to wait until July or august.
What should I do the first time you want to start a vegetable garden?
The first thing you should do when starting a new garden is prepare the soil. This includes adding organic matter such as composted manure, grass clippings, leaves, straw, etc., which helps provide plant nutrients. Next, place seeds or seedlings in prepared holes. Finally, make sure to water thoroughly.
Statistics
- 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
- 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)
- 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 plant tomatoes
The best way to plant tomatoes is to grow them in a container or garden. Tomatoes require patience, love and care. There are many types of tomato plants that you can buy online or at your local hardware store. Some require special soil; others don't. A bush tomato is the most popular type of tomato plant. It grows from a small, flat ball at its base. It's easy to grow and very productive. A starter kit is necessary to get started growing tomatoes. You can find these kits in gardening shops and nurseries. They include everything you need for getting started.
There are three main steps when planting tomatoes:
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Pick a place where you want them to be placed.
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Prepare the ground. This involves digging up dirt and removing stones and weeds.
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Place the seeds directly on the prepared ground. After placing the seeds, be sure to water well.
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Wait until they sprout! You can then water them again and wait until the first leaves appear.
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The stems should be able to reach 1 cm (0.42 inches) before being transplanted into larger pots.
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Continue to water every day.
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When the fruits are ripe, you can harvest them.
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You can either eat fresh tomatoes right away or keep them in the refrigerator.
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This process should be repeated every year.
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Before you start, make sure to read the instructions.
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Have fun growing your tomato plants!