This article will give you a list with thirty tools professional gardeners use every day.
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.
- Garden Hose and nozzle
A hose and sprayer are essential tools for watering indoor plants and outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flower beds. A lightweight hose is ideal for use in the garden as it tends to kink less than thicker hoses, reducing water wastage.
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- Pruning Shears
These are similar to secateurs, but have longer handles. These are used by professional gardeners to trim perennials before they are lifted in the late autumn/early winter.
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- Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
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- Hoe
This tool is used to weed between rows. However it may be necessary that you use a fork first to loosen the soil.
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- Cultivator
The hoe shape breaks up soil clods. The tined cultivator works well for raking between plants and cutting through weeds.
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- Scooped Shovel
The shovel scooped moves loose material, such as gravel and sand.
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- 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 will remove stones and weeds that are between paving slabs.
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- Trug
The Trug is ideal for transporting and carrying loose items, such as bark chippings, potting compost and other materials. It's lightweight but very strong. The Trug's strong sidewalls provide incredible strength and the design allows for quick release of its contents if it is flipped upside down.
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- Round Shovel
The pointed edge of the shovel is designed to break up soil and cut through roots.
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- 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. This is an important tool to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of summer and spring gardening.
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- Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow can be used to transport heavy items such as soil or compost.
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- Rake
A rake equipped with long, flexible plastic or wood tines will be especially helpful for digging into the soil and removing dead stems.
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Conclusion paragraph: We hope that you enjoyed our list with the top garden tools every gardener needs. Please share your favorite garden tools in the comments! What caught your interest? Let us know and we'll try to make it an even better topic in a future post or article. Enjoy your time outside, and get some sun before winter sets.
FAQ
What length of time can I keep an indoor flower alive?
Indoor plants can survive for several years. However, it's important to repot your plant every few months to help promote new growth. Repotting is simple. Remove the old soil and place fresh compost.
Can I grow fruit trees inside pots?
Yes! If you have limited space, fruit trees can be grown indoors. Your pot should have drainage holes to ensure that the tree doesn't get rotted by excess moisture. Also ensure that the pot is large enough to accommodate the root ball. This will protect the tree from being stressed.
Which kind of lighting is most effective for growing indoor plants?
Because they emit less heat, floralescent lights are great for indoor gardening. They are also consistent in lighting, and do not flicker or dimm. Fluorescent bulbs can be purchased in regular and compact fluorescent versions. CFLs consume up to 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
Statistics
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.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)
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.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 Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes have become a very popular vegetable. They are easy and provide many benefits.
Tomatoes require full sun and rich soil.
Tomato plants prefer temperatures above 60degF.
Tomatoes need plenty of air circulation. To improve airflow, you can use trellises (or cages).
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. Drip irrigation is a good option.
Tomatoes hate hot weather. Maintain soil temperatures below 80°F.
Tomato plants thrive on plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Each two weeks, you should apply 10 lbs of 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes need approximately 1 inch water per week. You can apply it directly to the foliage, or you can use a drip system.
Tomatoes are susceptible to diseases like blossom end-rot and bacterial wiilt. Prevent these problems by keeping the soil properly drained and applying fungicides.
Tomatoes are susceptible to pests such as aphids and whiteflies. Spray insecticidal soap onto the leaves' undersides.
Tomatoes are versatile and delicious. Try making tomato sauce, salsa, ketchup, relish, pickles, and more.
All in all, growing your own tomatoes is an enjoyable experience.