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.
- 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.
- 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 has short handles to give good leverage when digging and has a wide blade for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
- Hoe
This tool is to weed between rows of vegetables, although it may be necessary to use a fork to loosen the soil first.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
- Pruning Shears
These are used to cut thicker branches. They have longer handles than secateurs. 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.
- 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
Very popular with professional gardeners, these tools prune and deadhead flowering plants such as roses.
You can use the serrated blades on some examples to help you cut down woody perennials, such as lavender, after they have died. However, secateurs' blades can become blunt and cause a general weakening.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
- Crack Weeder
Reverse action crack weeder features a pointed blade that separates soil from roots. It cuts deeply into the ground with a sharp point. It can remove stones and weeds between paving slabs, without damaging them.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
- Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel breaks up hard soil and cuts through roots.
Get your round shovel 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 makes it easy to scoop up the earth, while sharp edges cut into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
- Bucket
A large bucket can be handy for transporting plants or other gardening chores.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
- Crop cover
A lightweight crop cover protects from frost and wind but will allow water to pass through to the soil underneath. It protects seedlings in the coldest winter months.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
- Watering Can
A large watering tank is crucial for maintaining lawns and borders. You can find top-quality watering cans in many designs. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
- 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.
- Hedge Shears
These shears can be used to trim thicker branches with ease. However, the shorter blades of these shears are perfect for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
- Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning can be used to cut branches up to 2.5m high.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
- Hand Fork
The small hand fork enables you to weed between closely planted border plants and is also helpful in loosening the surface of heavy clay soils.
Get your hand fork on Amazon.
- 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 works well in the garden because it tends not to kink more than thicker, so you can reduce water wastage.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
- Sun Hat
The garden cap protects your skin from the sun. It features a large brim with tie chin strap and is made out of lightweight materials. It's an essential tool for protecting yourself from harmful UV rays when gardening in spring and summer.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
- Pruning saw
Although not often used by professional gardeners, a prune saw is ideal to trim 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.
- Hand Weed Removing Tool
The handweed removal device is a lightweight gardening tool that can be used to remove weeds without damaging the plants. It has a hook that allows you scoop out soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph You can share your favorites in the comments. What caught the attention of you? 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 kind of lighting works best for growing plants indoors?
Because they emit less heat then incandescent lamps, floralescent lights can be used indoors to grow plants. They provide steady lighting without dimming or flickering. Fluorescent bulbs come in both compact fluorescent (CFL) and regular varieties. CFLs are up to 75% cheaper than traditional bulbs.
Do I need to buy special equipment to grow vegetables?
It's not true. You only need a trowel, shovel, watering can, and a rake.
Can I grow fruit trees in pots?
Yes! Yes! 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 prevent the tree from being stressed.
Statistics
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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)
- 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)
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How To
How to plant tomatoes
How to plant tomatoes? You can grow tomatoes in your container or garden. Tomatoes require 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 type of tomato plant is a bush tomato, which grows from a small ball at its base. It's very easy to grow, and it is also very productive. A starter kit is necessary to get started growing tomatoes. These kits can be purchased at nurseries and gardening shops. They contain everything you need to get started.
When planting tomatoes, there are three steps:
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You can choose the location you wish to put 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 the seeds, be sure to water well.
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Wait until they sprout! You can then water them again and wait until the first leaves appear.
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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 every single day.
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Harvest the fruits once they're ripe.
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Eat fresh tomatoes as soon as possible or store them in the refrigerator.
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You can repeat this each year.
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Before you start, make sure to read the instructions.
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Have fun growing your own tomatoes!