We present a list containing thirty tools that professional landscapers use in their day to day work.
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
- 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.
- The perfect spade
Trenching spades are sharp on one side, and flat on the other. They dig up tree stumps. The flat side lets you scoop out the dirt, while your sharp edge allows for cutting into the roots.
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- Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful for transporting heavy items, such as soil and compost.
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- Hedge shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
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- Watering Can
For watering borders and lawns, a large-capacity watering can is necessary. You can find top-quality watering cans in many designs. Some of these brass roseheads provide uniform coverage when used with hanging baskets, or window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
- Leaf Scoops
The leaf scoop has a pointed tip that lets you easily dig holes to plant trees or shrubs and features a pointed edge that can cut through roots. It has short handles to give good leverage when digging and has a wide blade for efficient scooping.
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- Bulb Planter
This sturdy stainless steel tool, which is ideal for planting bulbs, is a must-have. The solid stainless steel blade ensures long life, and a ribbed Eva grip makes the tool comfortable to use.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
- Pruning saw
Although it's not commonly used by professional gardeners, a pruning see is great for cutting larger branches.
Not only are they useful for domestic gardening tasks, but wild-life gardeners may even use one to cut back overhanging branches or trees to provide nesting birds with a clear flight path.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
- 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 can remove stones and weeds between paving slabs, without damaging them.
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- Long Handled Dibber
The long-handled dibber is useful for planting small bulbs, such as snowdrops or narcissi.
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- Garden Hose and nozzle
An essential tool for watering indoor plants as well as outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs and flower beds is a hose or sprayer. Lightweight hoses work well in gardens because they tend not to kink as much as thicker ones, which reduces water waste.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
- Secateurs
These tools are extremely popular among professional gardeners.
The serrated blade on some examples means that they help cut back woody perennials such as lavender once their flowers have faded. However, secateurs blades can become blunt which can result in the tool becoming less useful.
Get your secateurs 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 make it easier to cut through thick branches, and also cut back shrubs and flowers.
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- Trowel
The Trowel is lightweight and versatile with a unique foot tread. It can handle any challenging job.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
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 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
Which type of lighting best suits indoor plant growth?
Florescent lights work well for growing plants indoors because they emit less heat than incandescent bulbs. They can also provide steady lighting without flickering and dimming. Fluorescent bulbs can be purchased in regular and compact fluorescent versions. CFLs consume up to 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
When to plant herbs
When the soil temperature is 55°F, herbs should be planted in spring. To get the best results, they should be planted in full sun. Plant basil indoors by placing seedlings into pots containing potting mix. Keep them out of direct sun until they sprout leaves. Once the plants begin to grow properly, you should move them into bright indirect lights. After three weeks, transplant the plants to individual containers. Water them frequently.
What should you do first when you start a garden?
When beginning a garden, the first thing to do is to prepare the soil. This involves adding organic matter like composted manure and grass clippings as well as leaves, straw, straw, and other materials that provide nutrients to the soil. Next, you will plant your seeds or seedlings directly into the prepared holes. Then, water well.
How can I find out what type of soil my house has?
The dirt's color can tell you what it is. Organic matter is more abundant in dark soils than those with lighter colors. Another option is to test the soil. These tests assess the soil's nutritional content.
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
- It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
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How To
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes have become a very popular vegetable. They are easy to grow and provide many benefits.
Tomatoes thrive in full sun with rich, fertile soil.
Temperatures above 60°F are preferred by tomato plants.
Tomatoes require a lot of air circulation. Use cages or trellises to improve airflow.
Tomatoes need regular irrigation. If possible, use drip irrigation.
Hot weather is not good for tomatoes. Keep the soil consistently below 80degF.
Tomato plants thrive on plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Every two weeks, apply 10 pounds of 15-15-10 fertilizer.
Tomatoes need about 1 inch of water per week. You can either apply directly to the leaf or use a drip irrigation system.
Tomatoes may be susceptible to diseases such as bacterial wilt and blossom end rot. Make sure to drain the soil thoroughly and use fungicides.
Aphids, whiteflies, and other pests can attack tomatoes. Spray insecticidal detergent on the undersides.
Tomatoes are delicious and versatile. Make tomato sauce, salsas, ketchups, relishes, pickles, among other things.
Growing your own tomatoes can be a fun experience.