We present a list containing thirty tools that professional landscapers use in their day to day work.
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.
Watering can
A large capacity watering can is essential for watering lawns and borders. Many designs are available to ensure top quality. These brass rose heads provide even coverage for hanging baskets and window boxes.
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Secateurs
These tools are very popular among professional gardeners. They can be used to prune or deadhead roses.
The serrated blades of some examples help to remove woody perennials such a lavender after the flowers have fallen. The blades on secateurs can become dull, which can cause the tool to lose its strength.
Get your secateurs on Amazon.
Long-lasting Dibber
A long-handled dimmer is helpful in planting small bulbs such snowdrops, narcissi, and other delicate ones.
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Trug
The Trug is light and portable, making it ideal for transporting loose items such potting soil, bark chips, and other small items. 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 Hose and nozzle
You will need a sprayer and a hose to water your indoor and outdoor plants. 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.
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. 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 Shears
These are used to cut thicker branches. They have longer handles than secateurs. They are used to cut back perennials in professional gardens before lifting them in late fall/early winter.
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Scooped Shovel
The scooped shovel is used to move loose material like gravel or sand.
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Leaf Rake
A leaf rake is used to remove leaves, debris and leaves from the lawn. It can also be used to rake up leaves that have fallen between shrubs and border plant.
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Hoe
This tool is for weeding between rows. However you might need to use the fork to loosen soil.
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Cultivator
The hoe shape helps break up clods of soil. The tined cultivator can be used to rake between plants or to cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Trowel
A lightweight and versatile tool with a unique deep foot tread, the Trowel is strong enough to handle even the most challenging jobs.
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Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel cuts through roots and breaks down hard soil.
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Crop insurance
Lightweight crop covers are designed to protect against frost and wind, but allow water to reach the soil underneath. It protects seedlings during the coldest period of winter.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although it's not commonly used by professional gardeners, a pruning see is great for cutting 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.
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.
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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.
Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade which separates roots from soil as it digs deep into the ground. It removes weeds and stones from between paving blocks without damaging them.
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Garden Fork
The garden fork has four to six prongs with short handles and is best suited for breaking up soil in the vegetable garden or 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.
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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.
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful in transporting heavy items like soil and compost.
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Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
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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.
Bypass Loppers
It can be used to cut branches up to 12cm (5inches) thick. 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.
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 lets you scoop out the dirt, while your sharp edge allows for cutting into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught your eye? 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
How big is a vegetable gardening space?
A good rule of thumb is that one square foot of soil requires 1/2 pound of seed. If you have a 10-foot by 10-foot area (3m by 3m), then 100 pounds will be needed.
What's the first thing you should do when you begin a garden project?
When beginning a garden, the first thing to do is to 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 the seeds or seedlings in the holes. Water thoroughly.
Does my backyard have enough space for a garden?
It's possible to wonder if you will have enough space for a vegetable or fruit garden if your current one is not available. Yes. A vegetable garden doesn't take up much space at all. It's all about planning. For example, you could build raised beds only 6 inches high. Or, you could use containers instead of raised beds. You will still have plenty of produce, regardless of which method you choose.
How often should I water indoor plants?
Watering indoor plants should be done every two days. You can maintain humidity in the house by watering. For healthy plants, humidity is vital.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 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
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How To
How to apply foliar fertilizers
Foliar fertilizers are applied to plants directly by spraying. In addition to providing nutrients to the plant, they help increase photosynthesis, improve water retention, prevent disease, increase resistance against pests, promote growth and development, and provide protection from weather conditions. They can be used to treat any plant, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and lawns.
Foliar fertilizers can be applied without soil contamination. The fertilizer required depends on the type and size of the plant as well as how much foliage it has. It's best to use foliar fertilizers when the plant is actively growing. This allows them to absorb the nutrients faster. These are the steps to follow when fertilizing your garden.
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You should know which type of fertilizer you require. Some products only have one nutrient while others contain multiple elements. Ask your local nursery or gardening center if you don't know which product you need.
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Pay attention to the instructions. Read the label before application. Spraying near doors and windows can cause damage. Keep away from children and pets
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Use a hose attachment if available. Turn off the nozzle after each few sprays to avoid excessive spraying.
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Mixing different types can lead to dangerous results. Mixing two kinds of fertilizers can lead, among other things, to burning or staining your leaves.
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Spray at least five feet away from the trunk. A minimum of three feet should be left between the tree trunks and the edge of your area where you plan for fertilizer application.
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Wait until the sun is down before applying. Sunlight causes light sensitive chemicals in fertilizer, to breakdown.
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Spread the fertilizer evenly on the leaves. For large areas, spread the fertilizer with an even hand.
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Allow the fertilizer time to dry completely before watering.