This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
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.
- Round Shovel
The pointed edge of the shovel is designed to break up soil and cut through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
- Bypass Loppers
The anvil lopper is used for cutting branches upto 12cm (5inches thick). It is lighter than an antllopper as there isn't a metal blade to sharpen. The long handles reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
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- Garden Scissors
These tools are used primarily to cut wire and trim back leaves, but they can also be used to cut twine or other materials that require a sharp edge.
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- 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.
- Cultivator
The hoe shape is useful for breaking up soil clods. The tined cultivator can be used to rake between plants or to cut through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
- Secateurs
These tools are extremely popular among professional gardeners.
A few examples include a serrated blade, which helps to cut back perennials that have lost their flowers. The blades of secateurs may become blunt over time, which can lead to a decrease in the overall strength of the tool.
Get your secateurs 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 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.
- Hoe
This tool is used to weed between rows. However it may be necessary that you use a fork first to loosen the soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
- Treating spade
The trenching spade, which is sharp on one side and flat on the other, dig up tree stumps. The flat side allows you to scoop out the soil, while the sharp edge digs into the roots.
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- Trug
Ideal for carrying and transporting loose items such as potting compost, bark chippings, and more, the Trug is surprisingly lightweight yet very durable. Its high sidewalls offer incredible strength, and its design can also release its contents when tipped upside down quickly.
Get your trug on Amazon.
- Bucket
A large bucket can be handy for transporting plants or other gardening chores.
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- 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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- 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 has short handles to give good leverage when digging and has a wide blade for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops 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.
- Watering Can
A large capacity watering can is essential for watering lawns and borders. Top quality can be available in various designs. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph: We hope you enjoyed our list of the best garden tools all gardeners need. We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught your eye? Let us know what caught your attention and we'll look into making that topic a more interesting topic for a future article or blog post on this website. Enjoy the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
How often should I water my indoor plant?
Indoor plants need watering once every two days. The humidity inside your house can be maintained by watering. Humidity is essential for healthy plants.
Do I need special equipment to grow vegetables in my garden?
Not really. You only need a trowel, shovel, watering can, and a rake.
Which type of lighting best suits indoor plant growth?
Because they emit less heat than traditional incandescent bulbs, Florescent lights are ideal for indoor plant growth. They provide steady lighting without dimming or flickering. Fluorescent bulbs come in both compact fluorescent (CFL) and regular varieties. CFLs consume up to 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
Statistics
- 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)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.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 to be used in the garden
Organic fertilizers are made from natural substances such as manure, compost, fish emulsion, seaweed extract, guano, and blood meal. The term "organic" means that they are produced using non-synthetic material. Synthetic fertilizers include chemicals used in industrial processes. They are widely used in agriculture because they provide nutrients to plants quickly and efficiently without requiring laborious preparation methods. However, synthetic fertilizers pose risks to human health and the environment. These fertilizers also require high amounts of energy, water and time to make. Synthetic fertilizers also pollute surface and groundwater through runoff. This pollution is both harmful to wildlife as well as humans.
There are several types of organic fertilizers:
* Manure - is made when livestock eat nitrogen (a plant food nutrient). It contains bacteria, enzymes, and other substances that break down the waste into simple compounds which can be easily absorbed by plants.
* Compost is a mixture from vegetable scraps, grass clippings and decaying leaves. It is rich for nitrogen, carbon, potassium and magnesium. It is highly porous so it can retain moisture well and release nutrients slowly.
* Fish Emulsion - a liquid product derived from fish oil. It works similarly to soap in that it dissolves oils and fats. It also contains trace elements like phosphorous, Nitrogen, and other elements.
* Seaweed extract - A concentrated solution of minerals from kelp and red algae. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, iron, and iodine.
* Guano, excrement taken from amphibians, bats, reptiles and seabirds. 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 is rich in protein which is useful for feeding birds and other animals. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and trace minerals.
For organic fertilizer mix equal amounts of manure, compost and/or fishemulsion. Mix well. If you don’t have access, you can mix one ingredient with the other. You can mix one part of the fish emulsion with two portions of compost if you don't have enough.
Use a shovel to evenly distribute the fertilizer over the soil. One quarter cup of the fertilizer should be spread per square foot. To see signs of new growth, you'll need more fertilizer each two weeks.