Tools of many kinds and well chosen, are one of the joys of a garden.
Must-Have Gardening Tools
- Hand Trowel. Of course, a hand trowel has to be here! …
- Spade. Digging holes for plants, edging the beds or lawns, dividing shrubs, or moving small amounts of dirt – a spade is always at your service! …
- Rake. …
- Garden Hose. …
- Shovel. …
- Digging Fork. …
- Pruners. …
- Gardening Gloves
Gardening Tips for Beginners
- Site it right. Starting a garden is just like real estate it’s all about location. …
- Follow the sun. …
- Stay close to water. …
- Start with great soil. …
- Consider containers. …
- Choose the right plants. …
- Discover your zone. …
- Learn your frost dates.
Gardening Tools to Help Your Garden Thrive
- Best Pruners: FELCO 2 One-Hand Pruning Shear at Amazon. …
- Best Garden Knife: Nisaku Hori-Hori Tomita Weeding Knife at Amazon. …
- Best Trowel: Wilcox All-Pro Heavy-Duty Digging Trowel at Amazon. …
- Best Shovel: …
- Best Rain Gauge: …
- Best Garden Rake: …
- Best Gardening Gloves:
Vegetable Garden
- Choose the right location. Choose a location for the garden that has plenty of sun, ample space and close proximity to your hose or water source. …
- Select your veggies. …
- Prepare the soil. …
- Check planting dates. …
- Plant the seeds. …
- Add water. …
- Keep the weeds out. …
- Give your plants room to grow.
