Gardening can be a perfect hobby, especially for those who like to connect more with nature and spend their free time outdoors.
When it comes to cultivating space in your yard, having the necessary tools in your shed or garage will not only work to your advantage but will also be of great benefit to your garden.
How to use these common gardening tools
Green-fingered Brits can transform their gardens into something a beginner can’t do. With the right pair of gloves and the right amount of ingenuity, these experienced gardeners can get their ‘dirty work’ done in no time at all.
However, if you are a novice gardener, you may be overwhelmed by the wide range of planting tools on the market. While they are a wide range to add to your collection, you will need to identify the best ones that are worth your investment.
To make your research easy, we have summarised the most common Gardening tools and their uses.
1. Garden gloves
This underrated gardening tool probably won’t be the first thing you look for, but garden gloves are essential because they protect your hands from dirt and injury.
For example, if you are working with thorny branches or plants, a pair of gloves will protect your hands and wrists from splinters, scratches, and abrasions.
2. Wheelbarrow
If you have a large backyard that needs tilling, a wheelbarrow is ideal to assist you with many tasks. You can use it to move dirt, compost, or even piles of leaves across your property without any problems.
Not only that, but a wheelbarrow, whether made of galvanized steel or hard plastic, is a perfect tool for transporting new seedlings to your flowerbeds.
3. Garden trolleys
One of the gardening tools you should not forget to add to your collection is the hand trowel. This piece of equipment is a must, especially for beginners and urban gardeners.
It is ideal for transferring soil into pots and planting seedlings, and it will be even easier if you use a hand trowel to dig from the vegetable garden or transport plants.
4. Digging shovel
If you garden in your yard or in raised beds, you will find how useful a digging spade can be. It makes lifting, digging, and transferring soil, coal, snow, sand, and gravel much easier.
This type of gardening equipment is also a great companion when transferring soil from a wheelbarrow without having to dump the entire load. Not only that, but digging shovels are also perfect for mixing or blending compost and potting soil.
5. Digging shovel
Some gardeners may think that having a digging shovel is enough of a drill. Little do they know that a garden spade can also be extremely useful in the garden bed!
Thanks to its square blade design, this tool is ideal for use in tight spaces to dig holes for plants and bushes. Just like a spade, the garden spade is also great for transporting soil and, in general, for digging in the yard.
6. Bow rake
A rake is truly an indispensable tool for those with a yard. The leaf rake is one of the most commonly used pieces of garden equipment as it can serve a variety of purposes.
However, when it comes to your overall garden, a bow rake can be the best option. You can still use this tool to clear leaves and even spread mulch.
Also, if you are looking for the perfect tool that can help you level the soil in springtime or break up some hard garden dirt, a bow rake can work wonders.
7. Digging fork
If you plan to dig up rocky or extremely compacted soil, a digging fork is your best bet! Not only will this gardening tool take the strain off your body and reduce back-breaking work, but it’ll loosen the soil with ease! It features four flat and sturdy tines, making it the ideal tool.
It features four flat and sturdy teeth, making it the ideal tool for breaking up firm soil that a hoe or spade can’t get through.
8. Garden knife
Ideal for cutting and trimming string as well as fruit and vegetable plants, the garden knife is a handy tool for beginners. Professional gardening knives, for example, are popular with gardening enthusiasts.
The professional tool can be used not only as a knife, but also as a piece of digging equipment saw, or as a measuring device for planting bulbs. Some gardeners also use it as a weed whacker. If you want an alternative to a hand trowel, you can opt for this.
9. Garden hose
What’s the point of having a complete range of planting tools if you don’t have the means to keep your plants and the whole garden alive and healthy?
In short, if your plants are in self-watering containers, don’t mind this tool. However, if they are not, let’s move on to it.
Watering your plants and your whole garden is a must. For some urban gardeners, watering can do the trick. But if you have a yard, it’s best to water your plants with a garden hose.
If you are worried about wasting any water between your garden beds, a sprinkler head will be the perfect complement to a hose. By doing this, you will be able to control the water pressure.
