In this article, we will provide you with a list of thirty tools that professional gardeners use in their daily jobs.
There are so many gardening tools on the market. We chose our top 30, based on how popular they are in the trade as well as what we think is the most valuable.
- Pruning Shears
Used for cutting thicker branches, these are similar to secateurs but with longer handles. These are used by professional gardeners to trim perennials before they are lifted in the late autumn/early winter.
Get your pruning shears on Amazon.
- Trug
The Trug is ideal for transporting and carrying loose items, such as bark chippings, potting compost and other materials. It's lightweight but very strong. Its sidewalls are strong and can be tipped over quickly to release its contents.
Get your trug on Amazon.
- Scooped Shovel
The scooped shovel moves loose material such as gravel or sand.
Get your scooped shovel on Amazon.
- Sun Hat
The garden hat protects you from the sun with a wide brim, has a tie chin strap, and is made of lightweight materials. It is essential to protect yourself against harmful UV rays while gardening in spring and the summer.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
- Crop coverage
A lightweight crop cover protects from frost and wind but will allow water to pass through to the soil underneath. It protects seedlings during the coldest period of winter.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
- Hoe
This tool is for weeding between rows. However you might need to use the fork to loosen soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
- A spade for the soul
Trenching spades are sharp on one side, and flat on the other. They dig up tree stumps. The flat side makes it easy to scoop up the earth, while sharp edges cut into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
- Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
- Watering can
It is important to have a large watering can for lawns and borders. There are many options for top quality watering cans. These brass rose heads provide even coverage for hanging baskets and window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
- Leaf Scoops
The point tip of the leaf shovel allows you to easily drill holes for trees or shrubs. Also, it has a pointed edge that can rip through roots. It has short handles that give you leverage when digging and a wide blade to allow for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
- Long-Standing Dibber
You can plant small bulbs like snowdrops and narcissi with a long-handled dibber.
Get your Long Handled Dibber on Amazon.
- Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful in transporting heavy items like soil and compost.
Get your wheelbarrow on Amazon.
- Hand Weed Remover
The hand weed removal tool is a lightweight, easy to use gardening tool which enables you to remove weeds in the ground without damaging them. It has a hook that allows you scoop out soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
- Trowel
The Trowel is a lightweight, versatile tool that can be used for any job.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
- Bulb Planter
This sturdy stainless steel tool, which is ideal for planting bulbs, is a must-have. The sturdy stainless steel blade has a long life expectancy. The Eva grip provides comfort and control.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
- Hedge Shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears 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 are ideal for cutting through thick branches and trimming shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
- Garden Fork
The garden fork is made up of four to six prongs, with short handles. It's best suited for breaking down soil in the vegetable garden and 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.
Get your Garden Fork on Amazon.
- Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade designed to separate soil from roots as it cuts deep into the ground. It will remove stones and weeds that are between paving slabs.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
- Rake
A rake made of long plastic or sturdy wooden tines is ideal for working in soil raised on a foundation.
Get your Rake on Amazon.
- Pruning saw
Although it's not commonly used by professional gardeners, a pruning see is great for cutting 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.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
- Cultivator
The hoe shape can be used to break up soil clods. The tined cultivator works well for raking between plants and cutting through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
- Garden Hose and nozzle
For watering indoor and outdoor plants, a hose and a sprayer are indispensable tools. 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.
- Secateurs
These tools are very popular with professional gardeners.
The serrated blades of some examples help to remove woody perennials such a lavender after the flowers have fallen. 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.
Conclusion paragraph: We hope that you enjoyed our list with the top garden tools every gardener needs. Let us know if you have a favorite! What caught your 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. Take some time to enjoy the sunshine outside before winter sets in.
FAQ
Can I plant fruit trees in pots
Yes! If space is limited, you can grow fruit trees in pots. To prevent tree rot, make sure the pot has drainage holes. Also, ensure the pot is deep enough to hold the root ball. This will protect the tree from being stressed.
What is the minimum space required to grow vegetables?
A good rule is that 1 square foot of soil needs 1/2 pound. Therefore, 100 pounds of seeds is required for a surface of 10 feet x 10 feet (3 m x 3 m).
What amount of sunlight does a plant require?
It all depends on what kind of plant you have. Some plants require 12 hours of direct sunshine per day. Some plants prefer 8 hours of direct sunlight. Most vegetables need 10 hours of direct sunlight per 24-hour period.
When to plant herbs?
The ideal time to plant herbs is springtime, when the soil temperature is 55°F. The best results are achieved when they are in full sunshine. Plant basil indoors by placing seedlings into pots containing potting mix. Keep them out of direct sun until they sprout leaves. When the plants have started to grow, transfer them into bright indirect sunlight. After three to four weeks, transplant them into individual containers. Keep them hydrated.
What should you do first when you start a garden?
The first thing you should do when starting a new garden is prepare the soil. This involves adding organic matter, such as composted soil, grass clippings and leaves, straw or other material, to help provide nutrients for the plants. Next, plant seedlings or seeds in the prepared holes. Finally, water thoroughly.
Statistics
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.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)
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
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How To
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes is one of the most loved vegetables today. They are easy and provide many benefits.
Tomatoes require full sunlight and rich, fertile ground.
Tomato plants prefer temperatures above 60degF.
Tomatoes like lots of air circulation around them. To increase airflow, use trellises or cages.
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. If possible, you should use drip irrigation.
Tomatoes don't like hot weather. Maintain soil temperatures below 80°F.
Tomato plants thrive on plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Every two weeks, apply 10 pounds of 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes require approximately 1 inch of water each week. This can be applied directly on the foliage or through drip systems.
Tomatoes can be affected by diseases like blossom end rot or bacterial wilt. Prevent these problems by keeping the soil properly drained and applying fungicides.
Whiteflies and aphids can infest tomatoes. Spray insecticidal detergent on the undersides.
Tomatoes have many uses and are very delicious. You can make tomato sauce, salsa and ketchup as well as relish, pickles and pickles.
Growing your own tomato plants is a wonderful experience.