We present a list containing thirty tools that professional landscapers use in their day to day work.
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.
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.
Get your Leaf Rake on Amazon.
Hand Fork
The small, hand-held fork is useful in weeding between closely planted border plants.
Get your hand fork 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 are ideal for cutting through thick branches and trimming shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
Crop insurance
A lightweight crop cover protects from frost and wind but will allow water to pass through to the soil underneath. It protects seedslings during winter's coldest hours.
Get your Crop cover on Amazon.
Treating spade
The trenching spade is a sharp tool that digs up tree stumps. It has a flat side and a sharp edge on the opposite. The flat side enables you to scoop out the earth while the sharp edge cuts into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Rake
A rake that has long plastic or wooden tines can be very useful in working soil in raised beds. It can also be used to remove leaves from dead stems.
Get your Rake on Amazon.
Garden Scissors
They are used primarily for cutting wire and trimming back foliage. But, they can also be used as a tool to cut twine or any other material which requires a sharp blade.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade cuts through roots and breaks up hard soil.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
Bucket
A large bucket is handy for carrying plants and many other gardening tasks.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although not used by professional gardeners as often as secateurs or bypass pruners, a pruning saw is ideal for cutting back 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.
Trowel
The Trowel is lightweight and versatile, with a deep tread on the sole. It's strong enough for even the most difficult jobs.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
Cultivator
The hoe shape is useful for breaking up soil clods. The tined cultivator is suitable for raking out between plants and chopping through weeds.
Get your cultivator on Amazon.
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful for transporting heavy items, such as soil and compost.
Get your wheelbarrow on Amazon.
Trug
The Trug can transport and carry loose items such bark chippings and potting compound. Its high sidewalls offer incredible strength, and its design can also release its contents when tipped upside down quickly.
Get your trug on Amazon.
Bulb Planter
This durable stainless steel tool for planting bulbs is essential. It is easy to use, and will provide years of trouble-free service. The sturdy stainless steel blade has a long life expectancy. The Eva grip provides comfort and control.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Long-handled Dibber
The long-handled dibber is useful for planting small bulbs, such as snowdrops or narcissi.
Get your Long Handled Dibber 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.
These tines are ideal for digging holes, turning over the soil for vegetable gardens, mixing plant food into the soil, and clearing out leaves around plants.
Get your Garden Fork on Amazon.
Hedge Shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
Garden Hose and nozzle
The essential tools to water indoor plants and outside vegetable gardens, shrubs, or flower beds are a hose, sprayer, and bucket. 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.
Hand Weed Removal Tool
The handweed-removal tool is lightweight and simple to use. It also features a hook to allow you to scoop up soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning saw gives you a cutting capacity of up to 2.5m, making it ideal for reaching branches that are too high to reach safely with a standard saw or ladder.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
Pruning Shears
These are similar to secateurs, but have longer handles. They are used by professional gardeners to remove perennials from the ground before they are removed in the winter.
Get your pruning shears on Amazon.
Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed edge that is designed to separate roots from soil. It removes stones and weeds from between paving slabs without damaging them.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph We'd love to hear about your favourite garden tool in the comments section. What caught the attention of you? Let us know and we'll try to make it an even better topic in a future post or article. Enjoy the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
What is the most important thing to do before you start a new garden?
When beginning a garden, the first thing to do is to prepare the soil. This includes adding organic matter like composted cow manure, grass clippings leaves, straw, and so on, which will help to provide plant nutrients. Next, plant seedlings or seeds in the prepared holes. Then, water well.
What time should I plant herbs in my garden?
Plant herbs in spring when the soil temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit. For best results, plant them in full sunlight. To grow basil indoors you need to place the seedlings inside pots that have been filled with potting soil. Once they start sprouting leaves, keep them out from direct sunlight. When plants are growing, place them in bright indirect lighting. After about three weeks, transplant them to individual containers and continue to water them regularly.
How do I prepare the soil for a garden?
It is simple to prepare soil for your vegetable garden. The first step is to remove any weeds that may be in the area where your vegetable garden will be planted. Then, add organic matter such as composted manure, leaves, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. Water well, and wait for the plants to sprout.
Which type of lighting is best for indoor plants?
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. You can find regular or compact fluorescent fluorescent bulbs. CFLs require 75% less energy than traditional bulbs.
What is a planting schedule?
A planting schedule is a list listing the dates when plants should be planted. The goal is to maximize growth while minimizing stress for the plant. For example, early spring crops such as peas, spinach, and lettuce should be sown after the last frost date. Spring crops later include squash, cucumbers, summer beans, and squash. Fall crops include potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and broccoli.
Statistics
- 80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.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)
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.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 plant tomatoes
How to plant tomatoes: To grow tomatoes in your own garden or container. You need to have patience, love, and care when growing tomatoes. There are many types of tomato plants that you can buy online or at your local hardware store. Some require special soil; others don't. The most common type of tomato plant is a bush tomato, which grows from a small ball at its base. It's very easy to grow, and it is also very productive. A starter kit is necessary to get started growing tomatoes. These kits can usually be found in garden shops or nurseries. They come with everything you need in order to get started.
When planting tomatoes, there are three steps:
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Select the best location for them.
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Prepare the ground. This can be done by digging up the soil, removing stones, weeds etc.
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Place the seeds directly on the prepared ground. After placing your seedlings in the ground, make sure you water them thoroughly.
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Wait until they sprout! Water them again, and then wait for the first green leaves to appear.
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When the stems reach a height of 1 cm (0.4inches), transplant them into larger pots.
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Continue to water each day.
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Harvest the fruits when they are fully ripe.
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Fresh tomatoes can be eaten right away, or stored in the fridge.
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You can repeat this each year.
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Before you start, read every instruction.
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Have fun growing your tomato plants!