This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
As there is such a large and varied number of gardening tools available on the market, we have picked our top 30 based on their popularity within the trade and also by taking into consideration what we feel are the most valuable types
- 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 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.
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- Hedge Shears
These shears come with long snips, which make it easier to cut through thicker trees. However the smaller blades can be used for fine pruning.
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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. Its sidewalls are strong and can be tipped over quickly to release its contents.
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- Hand Fork
You can use the small hand fork to weed between close-knit border plants. It also helps in loosening clay soils.
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- Bypass Loppers
Used for cutting through branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick and is lighter than an anvil lopper as there is no metal blade to sharpen. The long handles help reduce the force required for cutting through thick branches. They also make it easy to trim shrubs and flowers.
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- Scooped Shovel
The shovel's scooped handle moves any loose material such gravel or sand.
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- 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 to protect yourself against harmful UV rays while gardening in spring and the summer.
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- Garden Gloves
Some gardeners prefer to work with gloves, but thorns or nettles, and rough or spiky leaves can make it difficult for some to handle the plants. Gloves can also be helpful to protect hands while you use tools.
Get your Garden Gloves 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.
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- Garden Hose and nozzle
You will need a sprayer and a hose to water your indoor and outdoor plants. Because it is lighter than thicker hoses, it's ideal for garden use.
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- Bulb Planter
This sturdy stainless steel tool, which is ideal for planting bulbs, is a must-have. The tool's solid stainless-steel blade will last for many years. A ribbed Eva grip makes it comfortable to use.
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- Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning can be used to cut branches up to 2.5m high.
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- Spade to the rescue
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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- 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.
- Hand Weeding Removal Tool
The hand weed removal tool is a lightweight, easy to use gardening tool which enables you to remove weeds in the ground without damaging them. It has a hook that allows you scoop out soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
- Secateurs
These tools are very popular with professional gardeners.
Some examples have a serrated blade that helps cut back woody perennials like lavender after their flowers have wilted. However, secateurs' blades can become blunt and cause a general weakening.
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Conclusion paragraph We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught your interest? 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. Take some time out to soak up the sun before winter sets.
FAQ
What's the difference?
Hydroponic gardening makes use of nutrient-rich water rather than soil to grow plants. Aquaponics blends fish tanks with plants to create a self sufficient ecosystem. It's like having a farm right in your backyard.
Which seeds should start indoors?
The best seed for starting indoors is a tomato seed. Tomatoes can be grown quickly and they bear fruit all year. When growing tomatoes in pots, be careful when transplanting them into the ground. If you plant too early, the soil may dry out, which could cause the roots to rot. It is important to be aware that bacteria wilt can quickly kill plants.
How do I determine the type of soil that I have?
The color of the soil can tell you how much organic matter it contains. The soil color will tell you if it contains more organic matter than the lighter ones. Another option is to test the soil. These tests assess the soil's nutritional content.
What month is best for starting a vegetable or fruit garden?
It is best to plant vegetables between April and June. This is when the soil gets warmest, and plants tend to grow quickly. If you live in colder climates, you might wait until July or Aug.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
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How To
Organic fertilizers for garden use
Organic fertilizers are made from natural substances such as manure, compost, fish emulsion, seaweed extract, guano, and blood meal. The term organic refers to the use of non-synthetic materials for their production. Synthetic fertilizers are chemical compounds used in industrial processes. Synthetic fertilizers are used widely in agriculture as they supply nutrients quickly and efficiently to plants without the need for laborious preparation. Synthetic fertilizers can pose risks to the environment and human health. These fertilizers also require high amounts of energy, water and time to make. Runoff from synthetic fertilizers can also pollute groundwater and surface water. This is a problem for wildlife and humans alike.
There are many organic fertilizers available:
* Manure is produced when livestock eat nitrogen-rich foods (a plant nutrient). It has bacteria and enzymes that help to break down the waste, resulting in simple compounds that are easy for plants to absorb.
* Compost is a mixture of vegetable scraps and grass clippings, animal manure, and decaying leaves. It is rich with nitrogen, phosphorus. potassium, calcium. magnesium. sulfur. iron. copper. manganese. molybdenum. chlorine. and carbon. It is extremely porous and holds water well.
* Fish Emulsion- A liquid product that is made from fish oil. 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 contains vitamins A and C, iron, and Iodine.
* Guano is excrement from amphibians, seabirds, bats and reptiles. It contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride, and carbon.
* Blood Meal: The remains of animal carcasses. It is rich in protein which is useful for feeding birds and other animals. It also contains trace minerals like phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.
Mix equal amounts of compost, manure, and/or fish oil to make organic fertilizer. Mix thoroughly. You can substitute one with another if you don't have access to all three ingredients. For example, you could mix 1 part of the fishemulsion with 2 parts of compost if only you have access to fish emulsion.
Apply the fertilizer to the soil by using a shovel and tiller. About a quarter of a cup of the fertilizer is needed per square foot. You will need more fertilizer to see signs and growth every two weeks.