Gardening tools are very useful for proper care and maintenance of garden. The tool requirement is based on the size of garden, soil type, plants and grass of the garden. Some common tools required for garden are Spade, hand fork, rakes, hoes, gloves and seep hose.
Spade Garden Tool
In gardening, the spade is used to dig ground. The spade or steel spade is useful for soil preparation.
Hand Fork Tool
A hand fork is also useful for removing weeds from small garden. Prefer wooden handle fork as it is durable and easily accessible. Avoid hand fork with plastic handle as it is less durable than wooden handle.
Trowel Tool
It is another tool used to dig small holes for planting or weeding. It is similar to hand fork and can be used for container plants for loosening the soil which helps in aeration process.
Garden Rake
A rake is helpful in sowing seeds and soil preparation for garden.
Hoe Tool
Hoe is used for weeding and keeps your garden weed-free. Purchase hoe with long handles.
Lawn Mower
It is used to cut grass from the garden. Electric lawn mower and ‘Push on Mower’ are ideal for small lawns. Ride on mower is ideal for big lawns.
Hand Pruner Tool
This tool is used for pruning as well as for taking cuttings from plants. While using hand pruner, take care that it is fitted to your hands.
Seep Hose
Seep hose is an economic way to water the garden. It is black rubber pipe and has holes in it that’s why it’s called as leaky pipe. The pipe is laid on the ground among plants and water seeps through the pores of pipe. Thus the plants are watered with the help of ‘Seep Hose’.
Gloves
They are essential for safety reasons. If you are cleaning an over grown garden, gloves can protect you from thorns. You can choose from leather gloves or disposable surgical gloves which are available in different sizes.
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Hoe Tool |
Rake Tool |
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Garden Hose |
Fork Tool |
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Spade Tool |
Gloves |
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Lawn Mower |
Trowel Tool |
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Use of Hand Pruner
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Hand Pruner |
For well maintained garden, you should have required gardening tools. Depending on your garden size, types of plants, weather conditions, soil types and fertility, you can decide which tools are essential for your garden.