We present a list containing thirty tools that professional landscapers use in their day to day work.
As there is such a large and varied number of gardening tools available on the market, we have picked our top 30 based on their popularity within the trade and also by taking into consideration what we feel are the most valuable types
Bulb Planter
This durable, stainless steel tool is essential for planting bulbs. It's easy to use and will last many years. The blade is made of solid stainless steel and has a ribbed Eva grip that makes it easy to use.
Get your BulbPlanter on Amazon.
Leaf Scoops
The pointed tip on the leaf scoop makes it easy to dig holes in trees and shrubs. Additionally, the pointed edge can be used for cutting through roots. The handles are short to provide leverage for digging, and the blade is wide for efficient scooping.
Get your Leaf Scoops on Amazon.
Hoe
This tool is useful for weeding between rows of vegetables. However, you may need to use a knife to loosen the soil.
Get your Hoe on Amazon.
Round Shovel
The pointed blade of the shovel breaks up hard soil and cuts through roots.
Get your round shovel on Amazon.
Trug
The Trug is ideal for transporting and carrying loose items, such as bark chippings, potting compost and other materials. It's lightweight but very strong. Its high sidewalls offer incredible strength, and its design can also release its contents when tipped upside down quickly.
Get your trug on Amazon.
Long-handled Dibber
The long-handled dibber is useful for planting small bulbs, such as snowdrops or narcissi.
Get your Long Handled Dibber on Amazon.
Bucket
A large bucket can be handy for transporting plants or other gardening chores.
Get your bucket on Amazon.
Garden Fork
The garden fork features four to six prongs that have short handles. This garden fork is ideal for breaking up soil for vegetable gardens and flowerbeds.
The tines are useful for digging holes in the ground for planting, turning the soil in vegetable garden, mixing plant feed into soil and clearing away leaves.
Get your Garden Fork on Amazon.
The perfect spade
The trenching spade is a sharp tool that digs up tree stumps. It has a flat side and a sharp edge on the opposite. The flat side allows you to scoop out the soil, while the sharp edge digs into the roots.
Get your Trenching spade on Amazon.
Extension pole pruning saw
The extension pole pruning tool has a cutting capability of 2.5m. This makes it ideal for reaching branches higher than standard saws and ladders.
Get your extension pole pruning saw on Amazon.
Crack Weeder
The reverse action crack weeder has a pointed blade which separates roots from soil as it digs deep into the ground. It removes stones, weeds, and other debris from between paving slabs.
Get your Crack Weeder on Amazon.
Scooped Shovel
The shovel scooped moves loose material, such as gravel and sand.
Get your scooped shovel on Amazon.
Leaf Rake
A leaf rake can be used to remove leaves and debris from your lawn and to pick up leaves that are between shrubs and border plantings.
Get your Leaf Rake on Amazon.
Garden Hose and nozzle
An essential tool for watering indoor plants as well as outdoor vegetable gardens, shrubs and flower beds is a hose or sprayer. A lightweight hose works well in the garden because it tends not to kink more than thicker, so you can reduce water wastage.
Get your garden hose on Amazon.
Hedge shears
These shears can be used to trim thicker branches with ease. However, the shorter blades of these shears are perfect for fine pruning.
Get your Hedge Shears on Amazon.
Watering Can
A large capacity watering can is essential for watering lawns and borders. Many designs are available to ensure top quality. They have brass rose heads which provide uniform coverage on hanging baskets or window boxes.
Get your Watering Can on Amazon.
Trowel
The Trowel is a lightweight, versatile tool that can be used for any job.
Get your Trowel on Amazon.
Hand Weed Removal Tool
The hand weed removal tool is a lightweight, easy to use gardening tool which enables you to remove weeds in the ground without damaging them. It also features a hook to allow you to scoop up soil between plants.
Get your hand weed removal tool on Amazon.
Bypass Loppers
Useful for cutting branches up 12cm (5 inches) thick. Lighter than an anvil lopper, as there is no metal blade that can be sharpened. The long handles reduce the force needed to cut through thick branches and cut back flowers and shrubs.
Get your By-pass Loppers on Amazon.
Garden Gloves
Although some gardeners would prefer to work without gloves for their plants, thorns and even nettles can make it difficult. To protect your hands while working with tools, gloves are a good option.
Get your Garden Gloves on Amazon.
Sun Hat
The garden hat protects you from the sun with a wide brim, has a tie chin strap, and is made of lightweight materials. It is essential to protect yourself against harmful UV rays while gardening in spring and the summer.
Get your sun hat on Amazon.
Pruning saw
Although not used by professional gardeners as often as secateurs or bypass pruners, a pruning saw is ideal for cutting back larger branches.
They are useful for many domestic gardening tasks. Wild-life gardeners might also use them to trim overhanging branches and trees in order to provide nesting birds with clear flight paths.
Get your pruning saw on Amazon.
Garden Scissors
Used mainly to cut the wire and trim back foliage, although these tools are equally suited to cutting twine or any other material that requires a sharp edge.
Get your garden scissors on Amazon.
Conclusion paragraph Let us know if you have a favorite! What caught your attention? Let us know, and we'll see if we can help make that an even better topic for a future blog post or article on this site. Enjoy the sun outside and enjoy it before winter sets in.
FAQ
What month is the best time to start a garden?
Planting vegetables in April and June is the best time. This is when soil is at its warmest and plants are growing the fastest. If you live in colder climates, you might wait until July or Aug.
What vegetables do you recommend growing together?
It is possible to grow tomatoes and peppers together, as they like the same soil conditions and temperatures. They are a good match since peppers need colder temperatures to produce their best flavor. Start seeds indoors approximately six weeks prior to planting. Once the weather warms up, transplant the tomato and pepper plants outdoors.
How much space does a vegetable garden require?
A good rule of thumb is that one square foot of soil requires 1/2 pound of seed. For example, if you have a 10 foot by 10 foot area (3 meters by three meters), 100 pounds of seeds will be required.
Statistics
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.com
- As the price of fruit and vegetables is expected to rise by 8% after Brexit, the idea of growing your own is now better than ever. (countryliving.com)
- According to the National Gardening Association, the average family with a garden spends $70 on their crops—but they grow an estimated $600 worth of veggies! - blog.nationwide.com
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
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How To
2023 Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables
The ideal time to plant vegetables in the soil is between 50degF - 70degF. Plants that are left too long can become stressed and produce lower yields.
The average time it takes for seeds to germinate is four weeks. Seedlings require six hours of direct sun each day after they emerge. The leaves also need to be hydrated five inches per week.
Vegetable crops thrive in the summer months. There are exceptions. Tomatoes, for example, do well all year.
You will need to protect your plants against frost if you live in colder climates. Use straw bales or plastic mulch to cover your plants.
You can also purchase heatmats to keep the ground heated. These mats are placed beneath the plants and covered by soil.
A hoe or weeding instrument can help you keep weeds in check. The best way to eliminate weeds is by cutting at their base.
You can add compost to your hole to promote healthy root systems. Compost is a good way to retain water and provide nutrients.
Make sure the soil is not too dry. Water deeply once every week.
Make sure to water thoroughly, so all roots are hydrated. Afterward, let the excess water drain back into the ground.
Avoid overwatering. Overwatering will encourage disease and fungus to grow.
Fertilize no earlier than the season begins. Fertilizing too soon can lead to stunting and poor fruit production. Wait for the plants to start producing flowers.
Remove any damaged or missing parts from your crop when you are done harvesting it. You can risk rotting if you harvest too quickly.
Harvest when the fruits have reached their peak. Take out the stems and place the fruit in a cool, dry place.
The harvested vegetables should be kept in the refrigerator immediately.
Growing your own food can be easy. It's both fun and rewarding. The rewards include fresh, nutritious foods that taste great.
Growing your food yourself is easy. You only need patience, knowledge, and planning.