We will be providing you with a list listing thirty tools that professional gardeners use daily.
Given the wide variety of gardening tools that are available, we selected the best 30. These were chosen based upon their popularity in the industry and our personal opinion.
Bypass Loppers
It can be used to cut branches up to 12cm (5inches) thick. The long handles reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
Garden Hoses and Nozzles
A hose and sprayer are essential tools for watering indoor plants and outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flower beds. 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.
Pruning Shears
These can be used to trim thicker branches. Professional gardeners use them to cut back perennials before lifting them in late autumn/early winter.
Get your pruning shears on Amazon.
Scooped Shovel
The scooped shovel is used to move loose material like gravel or sand.
Get your scooped shovel on Amazon.
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.
Trug
The Trug is lightweight and durable and can be used to transport loose items like bark chipspings and potting compost. 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.
Garden Fork
The garden fork features four to six prongs that have short handles. This garden fork is ideal for breaking up soil for vegetable gardens 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.
Garden Scissors
This tool is used to cut the wire and trim the foliage. However, it can also be used for cutting twine and any other material that needs a sharp edge.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
Pruning saw
A pruning saw, although not used as often by professional gardeners than secateurs or bypass pruners is ideal for cutting back larger branches.
These tools are not only useful for home gardening, but wild-life gardeners can also use them to remove overhanging branches or trees so that nesting birds have a clear path to their flight path.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
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. This is an important tool to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of summer and spring gardening.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
Leaf Rake
A leaf rake can be used to remove leaves and debris from your lawn and to pick up leaves that are between shrubs and border plantings.
Get your Leaf Rake on Amazon.
Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel breaks up hard soil and cuts through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
Hedge shears
The long snips of these shears make it easy to cut through thicker branches, while the smaller blades are excellent for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
The perfect spade
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.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
Secateurs
These tools are extremely popular among professional gardeners.
The serrated blade on some examples means that they help cut back woody perennials such as lavender once their flowers have faded. However, secateurs blades can become blunt which can result in the tool becoming less useful.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
Hand Fork
The small hand fork can be used to weed between closely placed border plants.
Get your hand fork on Amazon.
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.
Get your Garden Gloves 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.
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.
Leaf Scoops
The pointed tip on the leaf scoop makes it easy to dig holes in trees and shrubs. Additionally, the pointed edge can be used for cutting through roots. 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.
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful for transporting heavy items, such as soil and compost.
Get your wheelbarrow on Amazon.
Bulb Planter
This stainless steel tool will last for many years and is an essential tool in the planting of bulbs. The tool's solid stainless-steel blade will last for many years. A ribbed Eva grip makes it comfortable to use.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Conclusion Paragraph: We hope you enjoyed this list of the best tools for gardeners. We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught you're attention? We'd love to hear from you and make it a topic for a blog post or article. Take some time to enjoy the sunshine outside before winter sets in.
FAQ
What is a planting plan?
A planting calendar is a list of plants that should be planted at different times throughout the year. The goal is to maximise growth while minimizing stress. So, for example, spring crops such as lettuce, spinach, or peas should not be sown before the last frost date. Spring crops later include squash, cucumbers, summer beans, and squash. Fall crops include carrots and cabbage, broccoli, cauliflowers, kale, potatoes, and others.
Can I grow vegetables indoors
Yes, it's possible to grow vegetables inside during the winter months. You will need to purchase a greenhouse or grow lights. Before you do this, make sure to verify the local laws.
When is it best to plant herbs?
The ideal time to plant herbs is springtime, when the soil temperature is 55°F. They should be in full sun to get the best results. For basil indoors, plant seedlings in potting mix-filled pots and let them grow until they produce leaves. When the plants have started to grow, transfer them into bright indirect sunlight. After about three weeks, transplant them to individual containers and continue to water them regularly.
Statistics
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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 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
- 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)
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How To
Basil growing tips
Basil is one of your most versatile herbs. Basil can be used to flavor dishes and add flavor to sauces, soups, pasta, and desserts. These are some great tips to grow basil indoors.
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Be careful about where you place it. Basil is an annual and will not live more than one season if it isn't in the right spot. It likes full sun but can tolerate partial shade. If you plan to grow it outside, make sure there is good air circulation.
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Plant the seeds. Basil seeds must be planted at the latest two weeks before last frost. Place the seeds 1/2 inch deep into small pots containing potting mix. Clear plastic wrap should be used to cover the pots. Germination usually takes about ten days. Once the pots are germinated, you can move them to a place where temperatures remain around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Once they are large enough to handle, transfer the seedlings. Remove the plastic wrap and transplant the seedlings into larger containers. Each container should be filled with potting mix. To help remove excess moisture, add gravel or pebbles. As needed, add more potting mixture. The containers should be placed in a sunny location or under indirect lighting. The plants should be misted daily to prevent them from wilting.
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After the danger of frost has passed, apply a thick layer of mulch over the top of the plants. This will protect them from cold weather and reduce water loss.
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You should water your plants often. Basil needs to be watered regularly in order for it to thrive. You can use a rain gauge or a water gauge to determine the amount of water that your plants need. Use a timer, which will turn off the irrigation when there is no rain.
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Pick your basil when it reaches its prime. Pick leaves frequently to encourage bushier growth.
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The leaves can then be dried on paper towels, screens, or other suitable surfaces. Dry the leaves in glass jars and bags in the fridge.