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.
Leaf Rake
A leaf-rake removes leaves and other debris from the grass and rakes up leaves that fall between shrubs.
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Rake
A rake that has long plastic or wooden tines can be very useful in working soil in raised beds. It can also be used to remove leaves from dead stems.
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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. It features short handles for good leverage while digging and a large blade for efficient scooping.
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Trowel
The Trowel, a versatile and lightweight tool with a deep foot tread is tough enough to tackle even the most difficult jobs.
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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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Cultivator
The hoe shape breaks up soil clods. The tined cultivator can be used to rake between plants or to cut through weeds.
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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. Its high sidewalls offer incredible strength, and its design can also release its contents when tipped upside down quickly.
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Garden Gloves
Some gardeners prefer not to use gloves but thorns, nettles and rough foliage can make it difficult to handle plants. Gloves are useful for protecting hands when using tools.
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Garden Scissors
These tools are used to trim the wire and cut back the foliage. But they are equally good for cutting twine, or any other material that demands a sharp edge.
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Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
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Bypass Loppers
It can be used to cut branches up to 12cm (5inches) thick. Long handles allow for a reduction in the force required to cut through thick branches or cut back flowers or shrubs.
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Watering Can
It is important to have a large watering can for lawns and borders. Different designs can offer 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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Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed edge that is designed to separate roots from soil. It removes weeds and stones from between paving blocks without damaging them.
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Long Handled Dibber
A long-handled, hand-held dibber can be used to plant small bulbs like snowdrops.
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Pruning Shears
These are similar to secateurs, but have longer handles. These tools are used by professionals to cut back perennials, before they can be lifted in late autumn/early Winter.
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Bucket
A large bucket can be handy for transporting plants or other gardening chores.
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Sun Hat
The garden hat is lightweight and protects you from sun rays. It features a broad brim, a tie-chin strap, and is made from lightweight materials. It's a must-have tool when you garden in spring or summer to protect your skin from the damaging UV rays.
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Scooped Shovel
The scooped shovel removes loose material like gravel and sand.
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Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning saw gives you a cutting capacity of up to 2.5m, making it ideal for reaching branches that are too high to reach safely with a standard saw or ladder.
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Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful in transporting heavy items like soil and compost.
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A spade for the soul
The trenching spade is a sharp tool that digs up tree stumps. It has a flat side and a sharp edge on the opposite. The flat side enables you to scoop out the earth while the sharp edge cuts into the roots.
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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. A lightweight hose is ideal for use in the garden as it tends to kink less than thicker hoses, reducing water wastage.
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Hand Weed Removal Tool
The handweed removal device is a lightweight gardening tool that can be used to remove weeds without damaging the plants. It also features a hook to allow you to scoop up soil between plants.
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Crop coverage
A lightweight crop covering protects against wind and frost but allows water to penetrate the soil below. It protects seedlings from the coldest periods of winter.
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Secateurs
These tools are very popular with professional gardeners.
Some examples have a serrated blade that helps cut back woody perennials like lavender after their flowers have wilted. However, secateurs blades can become blunt which can result in the tool becoming less useful.
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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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Conclusion paragraph: We hope that you enjoyed our list with the top garden tools every gardener needs. Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught your interest? Let us know what caught your attention and we'll look into making that topic a more interesting topic for a future article or blog post on this website. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!
FAQ
What kind of lighting works best for growing plants indoors?
Because they emit less heat, floralescent lights are great for indoor gardening. They also provide consistent lighting without flickering or dimming. Both regular and compact fluorescent fluorescent bulbs are available. CFLs require 75% less energy than traditional bulbs.
Is it possible to grow vegetables indoors?
Yes, it is possible for vegetables to be grown inside during winter months. A greenhouse or grow light will be required. Before purchasing a greenhouse or grow lights, be sure to consult the local laws.
How much space do vegetable gardens need?
The rule of thumb is to use 1/2 pound seed per square foot. For example, if you have a 10 foot by 10 foot area (3 meters by three meters), 100 pounds of seeds will be required.
How much light does a tree need?
It depends on the type of plant. Some plants need 12 hours direct sunlight each day. Others prefer 8 hours of indirect sunlight. Most vegetables require 10 hours direct sunlight in a 24-hour period.
How do I know what type of soil I have?
It is easy to tell the difference by the color of your dirt. More organic matter is found in darker soils than in lighter soils. You can also do soil tests. These tests determine the amount of nutrients in the soil.
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)
- 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)
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
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How To
Organic fertilizers for garden use
Organic fertilizers include manure (compost), fish emulsions, seaweed extracts, blood meal, and compost. The term "organic" means that they are produced using non-synthetic material. Synthetic fertilizers are chemical compounds used in industrial processes. These fertilizers are commonly used in agriculture, as they can provide nutrients to plants quickly without the need for complicated preparation. However, synthetic fertilizers pose a risk to the environment and our health. They also require large amounts energy and water to make. Due to runoff, synthetic fertilizers can pollute both groundwater as well as surface waters. This pollution can be harmful for both wildlife and humans.
There are many types of organic fertilizers.
* Manure is produced when livestock eat nitrogen-rich foods (a plant nutrient). It has bacteria and enzymes that help to break down the waste, resulting in simple compounds that are easy for plants to absorb.
* Compost - A mixture of grass clippings from the lawn, decaying leaves, vegetable scraps, and animal dung. It is high in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as calcium, magnesium, sulfur. It's porous so it is able to retain moisture well, and slowly releases nutrients.
* Fish Emulsion: A liquid product derived primarily from fish oil. It is similar to soap in its ability to dissolve oils and fats. It contains trace elements and phosphorous as well as nitrogen and nitrogen.
* Seaweed Extract is a concentrated solution that contains minerals extracted from red algae, brown algae and green algae. It contains vitamins A and C, iron, and Iodine.
* Guano - excrement from seabirds, bats, reptiles, and amphibians. It contains nitrogen, sulfur, chloride and carbon.
* Blood Meal is the meat and bones of animals that have been slaughtered. It is rich in protein which is useful for feeding birds and other animals. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and trace minerals.
Mix equal amounts of compost, manure, and/or fish oil to make organic fertilizer. 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.
To apply the fertilizer, spread it evenly over the soil using a shovel or tiller. Spread about a quarter cup of the mixture per square foot of growing space. To see new growth, you will need to apply more fertilizer every 2 weeks.