5 Essential Gardening Tools That Are Worth Splurging On
When it comes to gardening, having the right tools can save you time, make your work easier and allow you to have the most beautiful garden possible. While there are many tools for gardeners on the market, there are some basic essential gardening tools that everyone who gardens should have in their kit. Since these tools are used so often it is worth splurging to get the best quality that you can afford. High quality tools will last longer and often will give you better results since they tend to be sturdier and easier to use. Here are the top 5 tools that any gardener should have in their aresenal.
1. A Garden Fork
This handy little hand tool can be invaluable if you are dealing with hard packed dirt or soil. Use it turn or loosen soil or for light tilling projects. This is one tool you’ll find yourself reaching for all the time.
2. A Good Trowel
While big shovels have their uses, nothing beats a good, high quality trowel for getting down and dirty with your plants. Trowels can reach into tight spots where larger shovels can’t go. They can be used to dig holes for planting, to dig out weeds, to turn the soil or for a variety of other jobs.
3. A Hoe
For breaking up large areas of soil, weeding, leveling the soil and many other applications nothing beats a good hoe. Hoes allow you to cover more ground than smaller hand tools but still pack a highly effective punch for breaking up hard soil and getting rid of weeds.
4. A Wheelbarrow
Many people would argue that a wheelbarrow is not an essential tool for gardening. However, I believe it is. With a wheelbarrow you can move dirt and compost easily from one part of your yard to another. You can mix concrete to pour garden paths. You can haul large garden stepping stones or decorative rocks without the strain of carrying them by hand. Once you have a wheelbarrow you will be amazed at how often you use it.
5. A Shovel
When it comes to digging larger areas or putting in new beds, a shovel will be the most handy tool to have on around. Not only can you use it for digging, breaking up dirt and getting rid of weeds, but you can also use it for shoveling dirt and compost. The choice of round or square tip is really up to you. Square tip shovels tend to work best for tasks like shoveling compost while round tip shovels give the best digging results.
With these 5 tools you should be able to get a beautiful garden growing and keep it looking great all summer long.
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