To have a nice garden, you need a combination of tools and skills to do the job. Don’t forget that the most important characteristic of any garden tool is durability, when possible, select tools made with natural, recycled, sustainably harvested materials.
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1 – Shovel and Spade
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Pick up shovels and spades one at a time at a garden center until you are comfortable with one. Both tools are important for digging and scooping. A spade is useful for slicing into dense soil.
2 – Fork
A fork is the most important tool after a shovel and spade and is used for many jobs, such as turning over compost piles.
3 – Rake
The most useful rake is a standard steel-headed rake that you can use to break down soil and level ground.
4 – Hoe
The Dutch hoe is best for simple weeding and is used with a pushing action while walking backward. Hoes with short handles are helpful for close work, such as thinning seedlings.
5 – Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow or garden cart is essential for transporting materials.
6 – Trowel
You’ll need a trowel to dig in small areas, particularly to dig holes for planting. A trowel is a small tool, but choose carefully, selecting one with a smooth handle that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
7 – Hose
When buying a garden hose, choose a high-quality, reinforced hose that will not kink, plus a reel to wind it on.
8 – Watering Can
A watering can is useful for spots hoses can’t reach.
9 – Gloves
You should always have a stout pair of gardening gloves to protect your hands when doing tough jobs.