We will be providing you with a list listing thirty tools that professional gardeners use daily.
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.
Hoe
This tool is useful for weeding between rows of vegetables. However, you may need to use a knife to loosen the soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Extension pole pruning saw
This extension pole pruning saw has a cutting capacity up to 2.5m. It is ideal for reaching branches too high to reach with standard saws or ladders.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
Bypass Loppers
This tool is ideal for cutting branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick. It is lighter than an anvillopper because there is no sharpening metal blade. Long handles allow for a reduction in the force required to cut through thick branches or cut back flowers or 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.
These tines are ideal for digging holes, turning over the soil for vegetable gardens, mixing plant food into the soil, and clearing out leaves around plants.
Get your Garden Fork 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 for protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays during gardening season.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
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
Get your Rake on Amazon.
Trug
Ideal for carrying and transporting loose items such as potting compost, bark chippings, and more, the Trug is surprisingly lightweight yet very durable. The Trug's strong sidewalls provide incredible strength and the design allows for quick release of its contents if it is flipped upside down.
Get your trug on Amazon.
Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade which separates roots from soil as it digs deep into the ground. It can remove stones and weeds between paving slabs, without damaging them.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
Bulb Planter
This durable stainless steel tool for planting bulbs is essential. It is easy to use, and will provide years of trouble-free service. The solid stainless steel blade ensures long life, and a ribbed Eva grip makes the tool comfortable to use.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Garden Scissors
Used mainly to cut the wire and trim back foliage, although these tools are equally suited to cutting twine or any other material that requires a sharp edge.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
Secateurs
These tools are very well-liked by professional gardeners.
You can use the serrated blades on some examples to help you cut down woody perennials, such as lavender, after they have died. The blades on secateurs can become dull, which can cause the tool to lose its strength.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
Crop protection
A lightweight crop covering protects against wind and frost but allows water to penetrate the soil below. It protects seedslings during winter's coldest hours.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
Garden Gloves
While some gardeners prefer to work without gloves, thorns and nettles, as well as rough or spiky foliage can make it awkward to handle plants; gloves are also helpful for protecting the hands while using tools
Get your Garden Gloves on Amazon.
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.
Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
Trowel
The Trowel is lightweight and versatile with a unique foot tread. It can handle any challenging job.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
Hand Weed Remover
The hand weed remover tool is lightweight and easy to use. It allows you to pull weeds out of the ground without damaging their roots. The hook end allows you to scoop soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although it's not commonly used by professional gardeners, a pruning see is great for cutting larger branches.
They are useful for many domestic gardening tasks. Wild-life gardeners might also use them to trim overhanging branches and trees in order to provide nesting birds with clear flight paths.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
Cultivator
The hoe-shaped shape helps to break down clods. The tined cultivator allows you to rake between plants and cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Leaf Scoops
The leaf scoop features a pointed tip to make it easier to dig holes for plants and trees. It is lightweight and easy to use, with short handles that provide good leverage for digging. The blade can also be used for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
Garden Hoses and Nozzles
An essential tool for watering indoor plants as well as outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs and flower beds is a hose or sprayer. Lightweight hoses work well in gardens because they tend not to kink as much as thicker ones, which reduces water waste.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Long-handled Dibber
A long-handled dimmer is helpful in planting small bulbs such snowdrops, narcissi, and other delicate ones.
Get your Long Handled Dibber on Amazon.
The perfect spade
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.
Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow can be used to transport heavy items such as soil or compost.
Get your wheelbarrow 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 eye? Tell us about it, and we will see if there are ways we can make that a better topic for future articles or blog posts on this site. Enjoy your time outside, and get some sun before winter sets.
FAQ
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 work well together as tomatoes need heat to ripen and peppers need lower temperatures for optimal flavor. Start seeds indoors approximately six weeks prior to planting. After the weather has warmed up, you can transplant the pepper plants and tomatoes outside.
What is the difference between aquaponic gardening or hydroponic?
Hydroponic gardening uses nutrients-rich water to feed plants. Aquaponics combines fish tanks with plants to create a self-sufficient ecosystem. You can have your farm right at your house!
How many hours of daylight does a plant really need?
It depends on which plant it is. Some plants need 12 hours of direct sun per day. Others prefer 8 to 10 hours of indirect sun. Most vegetables require 10 hours direct sunlight in a 24-hour period.
What equipment do I need to grow vegetables?
You're not wrong. All you need is a shovel, trowel, watering can, and maybe a rake.
What time should I plant herbs in my garden?
When the soil temperature is 55°F, herbs should be planted in spring. Plant them in full sun for best results. To grow basil indoors you need to place the seedlings inside pots that have been filled with potting soil. Once they start sprouting leaves, keep them out from direct sunlight. When the plants have started to grow, transfer them into bright indirect sunlight. After three weeks, you can transplant them to individual pots and water them every day.
Which kind of lighting is most effective for growing indoor plants?
Florescent lights work well for growing plants indoors because they emit less heat than incandescent bulbs. They can also provide steady lighting without flickering and dimming. Fluorescent bulbs can be purchased in regular and compact fluorescent versions. CFLs can use up to 75% more energy than traditional bulbs.
Statistics
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.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
- 80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.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 your garden
Organic fertilizers include manure (compost), fish emulsions, seaweed extracts, blood meal, and compost. Non-synthetic materials are used in the production of organic fertilizers. Synthetic fertilizers can be 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. However, synthetic fertilizers pose a risk to the environment and our health. They also require large amounts energy and water to make. Synthetic fertilizers also pollute surface and groundwater through runoff. This pollution is detrimental to humans and wildlife alike.
There are several kinds of organic fertilisers:
* Manure - produced when livestock eat food containing nitrogen (a plant nutrient). It contains bacteria, enzymes, and other substances that break down the waste into simple compounds which can be easily absorbed by plants.
* Compost - A mixture of grass clippings from the lawn, decaying leaves, vegetable scraps, and animal dung. It is rich for nitrogen, carbon, potassium and magnesium. It is highly porous, so it holds moisture well and releases nutrients slowly.
* Fish Emulsion – A liquid product derived from fish oils. It can dissolve oils and fats, similar to soap. It contains phosphorous, nitrogen, and trace elements.
* Seaweed extract - A concentrated solution of minerals from kelp and red algae. It is rich in vitamins A, C and iodine as well as iron.
* Guano is the excrement of seabirds and bats. It contains carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous as well as potassium, sodium and magnesium.
* Blood Meal is the meat and bones of animals that have been slaughtered. It's rich in protein and can be used to feed poultry and other animals. It also has trace minerals such as phosphorous, potassium, nitrogen and other nutrients.
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.
Apply the fertilizer by spreading it evenly using a tiller or shovel. The fertilizer should be about 1/4 cup per square foot. You will need more fertilizer to see signs and growth every two weeks.