This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
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.
- Sun Hat
The garden hat protects against the sun and features a wide brim. It is essential to protect yourself against harmful UV rays while gardening in spring and the summer.
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- Garden Gloves
Although some gardeners would prefer to work without gloves for their plants, thorns and even nettles can make it difficult. To protect your hands while working with tools, gloves are a good option.
Get your Garden Gloves on Amazon.
- 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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- 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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- 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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- Rake
A rake made of long plastic or sturdy wooden tines is ideal for working in soil raised on a foundation.
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- Crack Weeder
The reverse-action crack weeder is equipped with a pointed knife that can separate roots and soil. It will remove stones and weeds that are between paving slabs.
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- Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel breaks up hard soil and cuts through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
- Pruning saw
Although not often used by professional gardeners, a prune saw is ideal to trim larger branches.
These are great for all kinds of gardening. Wild-life gardeners could also use them to clear out branches and trees that might be blocking their path.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
- Hedge Shears
These shears come with long snips, which make it easier to cut through thicker trees. However the smaller blades can be used for fine pruning.
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- Bulb Planter
This stainless steel tool will last for many years and is an essential tool in the planting of bulbs. The solid stainless steel blade ensures long life, and a ribbed Eva grip makes the tool comfortable to use.
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- Garden Hoses and Nozzles
A hose and sprayer are essential tools for watering indoor plants and outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flower beds. Because it is lighter than thicker hoses, it's ideal for garden use.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
- 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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- Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrows are useful for carrying heavy items such soil or compost.
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- Pruning Shears
These can be used to trim thicker branches. These tools are used by professionals to cut back perennials, before they can be lifted in late autumn/early Winter.
Get your pruning shears on Amazon.
- 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.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph Let us know if you have a favorite! 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
What vegetables are good to grow together?
It is possible to grow tomatoes and peppers together, as they like the same soil conditions and temperatures. Both are great companions as tomatoes require heat to ripen, while peppers need cooler temperatures to achieve their best 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 a planting calendar?
A planting plan is a list of plants to be planted at different times each year. The goal of a planting calendar is to maximize plant growth and minimize stress. For example, early spring crops like lettuce, spinach, and peas should be sown after the last frost date. Summer beans, squash, cucumbers and squash are all later spring crops. Fall crops include potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and broccoli.
How big is a vegetable gardening space?
It is best to remember that 1/2 pound of seed will be required for every 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.
What month is best for starting a vegetable or fruit garden?
The best time to plant vegetables is from April through June. This is when the soil is warmest and plants grow fastest. If you live in a cold climate, you may want to wait until July or August.
Which seeds should I start indoors and which ones should I avoid?
A tomato seed is the best for indoor gardening. Tomatoes produce year-round fruit and are easy to plant. Plant tomatoes in pots and be careful about putting them in the ground. The soil could dry out if you plant too early. This could lead to root rot. Plant diseases like bacterial disease can quickly kill plants.
How do I know what type of soil I have?
The dirt's color can tell you what it is. More organic matter is found in darker soils than in lighter soils. You can also do soil tests. These tests can measure the soil's nutrients.
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
- 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
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How To
How to plant tomatoes
How to plant tomatoes? You can grow tomatoes in your container or garden. Planting tomatoes takes patience, love and care. Many different types of tomato plants are available online and in local stores. Some require special soil; others don't. The most common tomato plant is the bush tomato. This tomato grows from a small ball at the base. It's simple to grow and extremely productive. Start growing tomatoes by purchasing a starter kit. These kits can usually be found in garden shops or nurseries. They contain everything you need to get started.
There are three main steps in planting tomatoes.
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Choose a location where you want to place them.
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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 in the prepared soil. After placing your seedlings in the ground, make sure you water them thoroughly.
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Wait until they sprout. Next, water them again. Wait for the first leaf to emerge.
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When the stems reach 1 cm (0.4 inches), transplant them into bigger pots.
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Continue to water each day.
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Harvest the fruits when they are fully ripe.
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Fresh tomatoes can be eaten right away, or stored in the fridge.
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This process can be repeated each year.
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Before you start, make sure to read the instructions.
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Have fun growing your own tomato plants!