Beginner Gardeners basic tools
Essential garden tools are key for maintaining a garden, whether for planting, weeding, pruning, or general maintenance. Here’s a list of basic tools every gardener should have
Shovel or Spade
For digging holes, turning soil, and transferring plants or soil. A spade is typically used for edging and digging straight lines, while a shovel has a wider scoop for moving larger amounts of soil.
Garden Rake
Used to level soil, remove rocks, and break up clumps of soil. It's great for preparing garden beds and smoothing out the surface.
Hand Trowel
A small, handheld tool perfect for digging smaller holes, transplanting seedlings, and mixing soil amendments into the soil.
Pruning Shears or Secateurs
Ideal for cutting back plants, removing dead foliage, and shaping shrubs and small trees. They make pruning much easier and more precise.
Watering Can or Hose
A watering can is good for controlled watering of delicate plants or smaller spaces. A hose is better for larger areas, and it may come with adjustable nozzles for different watering needs.