Pretty Garden Tips

It doesn’t matter what size your garden is, there’s no doubt that gardening tools can help make thejob of maintaining your garden much simpler.  But there are so many tools you can buy that it can be difficult to know which ones you really will use, particularly if you’re new to gardening.  It’s easy to avoid making a mistake by just buying the lot, but then you’ll be left with no money and a garden shed full of things you don’t need.

So which tools are worth buying?  Gardening involves moving dirt around, so a digging tool is always a wise choice.  If you’re mostly working in pots or containers, then a sturdy trowel is a fabulous investment.  A shovel is better if you’re going to be moving large amounts of soil around, or to assist you with planting trees, vegetables and flowers.  It might be tempting to save yourself some effort by choosing a power tiller or plough, but unless you have a very large garden, they probably involve more expense and trouble than they’re worth.

Another good tool choice is a rake or hoe.  Again, if you’re going to mainly be working in smaller areas, a pot-sized equivalent is a good choice.  These tools are used to smooth soil and remove weeds.  You may prefer to do this by hand, but it’s easier with the right tool, particularly in a big garden.

Although they’re not technically a tool, good gardening gloves are also useful.  It may be a good idea to have a couple of pairs – some heavy duty ones for rough work, and some thinner ones when you need to feel what you’re doing. 

Once your garden is established, then at least one pruning tool is necessary.  Depending on the size of your plants, choose anything from pruners or secateurs through to large tree loppers.  It’s worth spending a little more to buy a solid, reliable pruning tool, otherwise it may be ruined the first time you try to cut anything with it.

A few more tools that you can probably survive without, but will make gardening easier depending on the style of your garden, include:

- Wheelbarrow
– Garden fork
– Watering can
– Hose & hose reel
– Rake

Again, it’s not hard to choose cheap tools, but if you’re serious about using your tools for a long period of time, think of buying good quality tools as an investment.  Cheap tools don’t generally perform as well, and tend to be less sturdy and easier to break.  Happy gardening!

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