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
- Watering can
It is important to have a large watering can for lawns and borders. You can find top-quality watering cans in many designs. They have brass rose heads which provide uniform coverage on hanging baskets or window boxes.
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- Scooped Shovel
The shovel's scooped handle moves any loose material such gravel or sand.
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- Round Shovel
The shovel's pointed blade breaks down hard soil and cuts roots.
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- Garden Hose and nozzle
The essential tools to water indoor plants and outside vegetable gardens, shrubs, or flower beds are a hose, sprayer, and bucket. Lightweight hoses are ideal for gardening because they tend to kink less then thicker hoses. This reduces water wastage.
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- Bypass Loppers
Used for cutting through branches up to 12cm (5 inches) thick and is lighter than an anvil lopper as there is no metal blade to sharpen. The long handles make it easier to cut through thick branches, and also cut back shrubs and flowers.
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- Leaf Rake
A leaf-rake removes leaves and other debris from the grass and rakes up leaves that fall between shrubs.
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- Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow is useful in transporting heavy items like soil and compost.
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- Cultivator
The hoe shape can be used to break up soil clods. The tined cultivator works well for raking between plants and cutting through weeds.
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- Hedge Shears
These shears have long snips that make it easy to trim thicker branches. The smaller blades are great for fine pruning.
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- Trug
The Trug is lightweight and durable and can be used to transport loose items like bark chipspings and potting compost. Its high sidewalls give it incredible strength. The Trug can also be quickly emptied if it is turned upside down.
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- Trowel
The Trowel is a lightweight, versatile tool that can be used for any job.
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- Long-Standing Dibber
A long-handled, hand-held dibber can be used to plant small bulbs like snowdrops.
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- Rake
A rake with either long, plastic or wood tines is especially useful for digging in the soil, clearing out dead stems and gently removing weeds.
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- 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.
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Conclusion paragraph If you have a favorite, please share it in the comments below! What caught you're 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. In the meantime, enjoy yourself outside to catch some sun before winter sets in!
FAQ
What seeds should be started indoors?
A tomato seed is the best seed to start indoors. Tomatoes are very easy to grow and produce fruit year-round. When growing tomatoes in pots, be careful when transplanting them into the ground. You should not plant tomatoes too soon. The soil can dry out, and the roots could rot. It is important to be aware that bacteria wilt can quickly kill plants.
How can you prepare the soil to grow vegetables in your garden?
Preparing soil is simple for a vegetable garden. The first step is to remove any weeds that may be in the area where your vegetable garden will be planted. After that, add organic material such as composted soil, leaves, grass clips, straw or wood chips. After watering, wait for plants to sprout.
What is the maximum time I can keep an indoor plant alive for?
Indoor plants can last for many years. To encourage new growth, it is important to repot your indoor plant every few months. Repotting is simple. Remove the old soil and place fresh compost.
How much space do vegetable gardens need?
A good rule is that 1 square foot of soil needs 1/2 pound. So if you have an area of 10 feet by 10 feet (3 meters by 3 meters), you'll need 100 pounds of seeds.
Statistics
- 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 a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.com
- Today, 80 percent of all corn grown in North America is from GMO seed that is planted and sprayed with Roundup. - parkseed.com
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How To
Organic fertilizers for your garden
Organic fertilizers can be made from natural substances, such as compost, manure and seaweed extract. The term "organic" means that they are produced using non-synthetic material. Synthetic fertilizers can be used in industrial processes. Synthetic fertilizers are used widely in agriculture as they supply nutrients quickly and efficiently to plants without the need for laborious preparation. However, synthetic fertilizers present risks to both the environment- and human health. Synthetic fertilizers require large amounts of energy as well as water to be produced. Moreover, many synthetic fertilizers pollute groundwater and surface waters due to runoff. This is a problem for wildlife and humans alike.
There are many kinds of organic fertilizers.
* Manure is a product of livestock eating nitrogen-rich food (a plant nutrient). It is made up of bacteria and enzymes, which break down the waste into simpler compounds that can be absorbed easily by plants.
* Compost is a mixture from vegetable scraps, grass clippings and decaying leaves. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum, chlorine, and carbon. It is porous so it retains moisture well and releases nutrients slowly.
* Fish Emulsion - a liquid product derived from fish oil. It can dissolve oils and fats, similar to soap. It has trace elements such as phosphorous, nitrogen and nitrate.
* Seaweed Extract – A concentrated solution containing minerals extracted from kelp. It contains vitamins A and C, iron, and Iodine.
* Guano - Excreta from amphibians and seabirds. It contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride, and carbon.
* Blood Meal: The remains of animal carcasses. It is rich with protein, making it useful for feeding poultry or other animals. It also contains trace minerals, phosphorus and potassium.
Mix equal amounts of compost, manure, and/or fish oil to make organic fertilizer. Mix thoroughly. If you don't have all three ingredients, you can substitute them one for another. If you only have the fish-emulsion you can substitute one with another.
Apply the fertilizer to the soil by using a shovel and tiller. About a quarter of a cup of the fertilizer is needed per square foot. You will need to add more fertilizer every two weeks until you see signs of new growth.