Types of Garden Tools and Their Uses

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Gardening is a hobby that shall soon get you into the interesting part of it. This is especially if connecting with nature is your portion, still, it is very satisfying to watch seeds turn into seedlings than full-grown plants. Getting your own organically grown greens and fruits is so exciting and satisfying. That said, gardening can only be interesting when you have only the right tools in your garden store. For experienced gardeners, it’s that obvious, but for just starting gardeners, you might get overwhelmed with the heap of tools out there. We prepared a list of different types of garden tools and their uses.

Popular Types of Garden Tools

1. Wheelbarrow

Whether you have a small or large garden, investing in a galvanized steel or plastic wheelbarrow is the best decision. A wheelbarrow comes in handy when you need to transfer seedlings from the nursery to their second growing point.

A wheelbarrow also helps move dirt and chuff from the garden to the dumping pit, moving tools from your store to the garden, and other subsistence transport needs. A quality wheelbarrow like this Jackson mode. Shall make your work easy.

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2. Gardening gloves

Good heavy-duty gardening gloves

are a must-have before you hit the garden. Expect to get your hands dirty as you do your gardening, the gloves shall prevent your hands from coming into contact with soil and dirt. As you use your hands to trim, plant, and other functions, there might be sharp objects in the soil or thorns to prick your hands, all this shall go to the gloves leaving your hands safe and clean.

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3. Digging spade

You shall need a digging spade

to help you in digging tricky to reach areas such as corners. It can do the general digging and also lifting of dirt into the wheelbarrow. A shovel is a very important gardening tool when it comes to making holes for planting bushes and plants.

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4. Hand trowel

A gardening hand trowel

is very important for urban gardeners and all other gardeners in general. Whenever you need to scoop a little bit of soil and transfer it to either a pot or container, the hand trowel shall help a big deal. Also, whenever you need to make holes for planting, the hand trowel shall help you and also help you return the soil.

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5. Digging shovel

A digging shovel comes in handy when you want to do your digging, and need to lift some soil, gravel, sand, or coal. Other than making lifting easier, a shovel helps off-load the wheelbarrow, especially when you want to offload part of the contents in the wheelbarrow.

When making compost manure, a digging shovel shall be your friend, especially when turning the compost. There are a lot of other tasks that a shovel shall do for you in the garden.

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  • There is a sturdy D-shaped metal handle that is rubber coated for your digging comfort
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6. A digging fork

If you have a garden with rocky soil, this should not miss in your gardening tools. A digging fork helps you dig into even hard soils and hardpans. It lets you work while standing, saving the back-strain. Still, it pierces into the hard soil easily and avoids rocks in rocky soil. This tool should not be missing in your gardening tools collection.

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7. A garden hose

After planting in your garden, you shall realize that rainwater isn’t dependable to make your plants flourish. You shall have to do some irrigation. While some very small-scale gardeners prefer self-watering containers, a medium garden shall require a garden hose for watering.

You just need to connect it to your tap and guide the mouth to water your plants. It is advisable to invest in a quality watering nozzle that you can fix at the mouth of your garden hose to encourage regular watering and also economical use of water.

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8. Garden knife

A garden knife comes in handy when you need to cut leaves and fruits in your garden. Still, you can use it for other purposes like making holes for planting seedlings and even weeding. A pocket knife can be used as a means to measure the planting holes and many other uses that might occur in the process of gardening.

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9. A bow rake

After digging, you shall notice that the resultant soil isn’t fine or level for planting. This is where a bow take comes in. A bow rake helps in leveling soil for planting seedlings or when making a nursery in your garden. Still, it shall help you spread mulching material on the nursery or even within your plants.

Over time, there shall be a lot of shed leaves and dirt. A bow rake shall help you put the dirt together for collection with ease and less back-pain.

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10. A garden hoe

A garden hose comes in handy when you need to cultivate and weed your garden. There are a number of types and versions of a garden hoe, however, the draw hoe is just sufficient to have all the tasks done. Use your hoe also to edge your lawns and even make shallow large planting holes for bushes.

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11. Garden hand fork

A garden hand fork is a tool used to loosen hard compact soil on a small scale. This fork can still function as a weeder by digging the weeds to make them loose for uprooting. When splitting seedlings from the nursery ready for planting, this is the tool to use since the spikes break up the soil.

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12. Pruning shears

Pruning shears also referred to as secateurs are important gardening tools especially when it comes to pruning. Whether you need to remove old twigs or shape your plants, pruning shears shall clip out the twigs easily. It is important to invest in good pruning shears that require the least effort while cutting thick branches.

You should also choose one that you are comfortable using and match the size of your hands. The gardener’s friend pruners stand out with features.

Good to read : How to Sharpen Garden Shears – Step By Step Guide

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13. A saw

Pruning shears have a limit and might not work for overly thick branches and twigs in your garden. This is the time to bring down your saw and cut the twigs or branches to either clear the plant, prune or remove dead parts.

Good to read : Best Bow Saws for Cutting Trees

14. A weeder

Weeds are a common enemy in the garden. Investing is a good hand weeder that makes the weeding activity easy. A hand weeder is designed to remove the weeds out with their roots. The hand weeder is recommended for light weeding needs since it involves your back a great deal.

In case you have back problems, a stand-up weeder is the best for you. With it, you do not have to kneel while weeding, all you need to do is make the spikes sink into the ground then apply pressure on the lever to uproot the weeds.

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15. An edger

An edger is an important tool in the garden used to make edges to draw boundaries. For instance, an edger can be used to make a line between two types of plants, or between the lawn and your garden, and so forth.

All you have to do is place it on the area you need to make an edge then apply pressure by stepping on it to sink into the soil. Now, rock it side by side before removing it and do the same along the line to form your edge

16. Garden boots

The regular sandals or sneakers won’t work for the garden. You shall have to step on soil and sometimes mud. There is a possibility of thorns or even glass sometimes. To avoid making your legs dirty if getting injured, you need a pair of garden boots. There are a lot of types of garden boots that shall get your feet warm and safe through activity in the garden.

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Garden overall

When you get into your garden, you expect dirt and harsh conditions. It is advisable to wear a protective garden overall. It is therefore important to have a quality long-lasting garden overall in the list of your gardening tools. Ensure you choose the right men’s or women’s overall.

Related: How to Use Garden Tools

Types of Garden Tools and Their Uses

Gardening tools perform different roles in the garden and can be categorized as follows.

  • Digging and planting tools

Digging tools are those which are used to make holes for planting, turning the soil to make it ready for planting, turning compost manure when making, and mixing fertilizer and manure with soil. They can also be used to scoop soil and load it on the wheelbarrow. This group of tools includes most kinds of spades, mattock, and many others.

  • Hauling and lifting tools

Hauling and lifting tools are those which carry soil and other garden stuff from one point to the other. They are usually designed to match the type of garden material they shall be carrying. Some of the lifting and hauling tools include a wheelbarrow, spade, bucket, and many others.

  • Weeding and raking tools

Weeding and taking tools are those that are designed to prepare soil after digging and also removing weeds when the time comes. They are usually designed to have long handles to avoid too much strain for the gardener. Examples of these tools are a metal weeder and now rake.

  • Cutting and pruning tools

These are the types of tools used for cutting in the garden. Most times, they shall be used to remove unwanted twigs from plants or even cut while woody plants. In case of activities such as propagation, cutting tools come in handy. Examples of cutting tools include a garden knife, saw, pruning shears, and so on.

  • Watering tools

A garden cannot survive without sufficient water. Watering tools function to provide moisture for the plants in the garden. Watering materials are also used to apply chemicals to the plants for the prevention or treatment of diseases. Some of the watering tools include a watering can, a garden hose, a knapsack sprayer among others.

  • Power tools

Power tools are those which use electricity to function. These tools are used for large gardens and require less energy from the gardener. They are expensive and might need a big reason for you to bring them to your garden. Some of them are a grass cutter, a leaf blower, and a lawnmower.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Garden Tools

After knowing different garden tools and their uses, it is important to know how to choose the best. The below guidelines shall be handy for you.

  • Size of your garden

There are tools meant for large gardens and others for small ones. Tools for large gardens are usually powered by electricity and require less energy to function. On the other hand, tools for backyard gardens are mostly manual and require the Gardener’s input to function. For instance, if you have a small backyard garden full of pots, it’s better to go for a handheld garden fork instead of the big version.

  • Quality

It is important to consider the quality of the garden tools you choose. Go for garden tools made of quality plastic, wood, and metal. Avoid cheap garden tools made of cheap material since they break early before providing value for your money.

  • Functioning

Consider easy-to-use garden tools that embrace the latest mechanisms for making work easier. For instance, you should go for gardening shears that have an ergonomic design to make your work easier.

  • The cost

Finally, consider the cost in relation to quality. Do not be guided by cost to decide quality, take your time to check the type of material and design then compare to the cost. Remember, if you are running on a budget, it is not automatic that you shall get low quality garden tools, take your time in doing research and compromise on some features rather than quality.

Conclusion: Types of Garden Tools and Their Uses

The above are various types of garden tools and their uses should be at the fingertips of any gardener. When choosing the best gardening tools, consider key factors such as ease of use, durability, and function. It is good to consider the size of your garden and decide which tools shall work for you.

For instance, large gardens might even require power tools, while smaller gardens shall require manual tools. Keep in mind that your safety is of great importance, among your tools, include your safety wear such as boots, gloves, and overall among others. Make a collection of your garden tools and start enjoying your gardening.

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