11 Garden Tools You Should Have

When it comes to gardening tools, most of us think of a shovel, a rake, and maybe a spade. However, there are actually tons of tools that help immensely when it comes to digging in the ground and planting! Here are just a few that can really help while you use your green thumb!

 

Tool Basket

There’s no point in having a ton of tools if you have to lug them around in your arms and hands. Put some money towards a tool basket to make things easier and more organized. There are lot of different types, so choose one that you like best.

 

Hand Rake

This tool comes in handy in numerous different situations. It can get leaves and other debris out from underneath plants or smooth out small sections of the garden that you need to fix. It’s easy to use, light to carry, and great for the garden!

 

Hand Weeder

When you have weeds in small and tight spacers, you can’t always use large weed removers. Get a hand weeder so you can get rid of weeds without having to pull them up with your own hands.

 

Transplant Spade

This spade is a little different than the regular ones. A transplant spade, like the title hints at, facilitates transplanting all kinds of things. This spade has a long blade that helps dig into the ground.

 

Water Breaker

If you have newly planted things in your garden, a water breaker can come in handy. It makes the water come out weaker so the force doesn’t destroy any of your plants that are trying to grow.

 

Washable Gloves

Believe it or not, there are actually a lot of different kinds of gardening gloves. One pair that you’ll want to have for sure is washable ones. This will let you get down and dirty without having to worry about ruining the gloves or staining them.

 

Leather Gloves

Leather gloves help when you’re pulling up thorny plants and weeds or dealing with any tough material. However, they can’t be washed and should avoid getting too wet or else it can ruin the material.

 

Hand Pruners

Sometimes we just need to break off a branch or fix the stem of a plant, but doing it with our hands can be troublesome. A pair of hand pruners gets the job done in a snap without leaving any ugly broken pieces behind.

 

Shears

If you have small patches of grass that are too awkward to mow or garden brush you need to trim down, then buying a pair of shears is a great investment. They make it quick and easy to shorten things down to their right size or get rid of any gangly tree and plant limbs.

 

Japanese Gardening Knife

This is one of the most versatile gardening tools out there. It acts as a saw, knife, spade, digging tool, and measuring rod all in one. Buy one of these and you won’t regret it!

 

Arm Protectors

When you’re working in rose bushes or other prickly shrubbery, sometimes a long sleeve shirt just doesn’t cut it. Arm protectors are meant to stay in place on your arms and are made of thick material that protects you from any prodding branches or thorns.