Things You'll Need:
- Some garden and tool knowledge
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Step 1
When making a purchase of gardening tools a little knowledge of what you will need and their use can be very beneficial especially if you are a novice gardener. Always buy the highest quality of tools that you can afford, remember cheap tools won’t last very long and you will be constantly replacing them. Quality however does not mean neglect, proper use care is always important.
Before making a purchase of any kind, ask yourself: -
Step 2
How big is my lawn
How big will I have my garden
Will I plant fruits, vegetables flowers or all three
How many trees and shrubs do I have and how much needs removing
How much time am I going to devote to my garden -
Step 3
Once you have asked and answered these few questions you are ready to buy your garden tools. Choose Stainless Steel garden tools for longevity and they are practically trouble free. Select tools that fit your hand comfortably. Ergonomically designed tools have soft grip handles and will fit like a glove. Here is a list of tools you will most likely be needing and their uses:
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Step 4
Moss Weeder - designed for the removal of weeds with ease. Simply place the prong between the weeds roots and press the handle down
Garden Scoop - extremely useful for putting potting mix in planters, pots and digging holes in soft soil in your garden
Pressed Fork - good for soft soil, for cultivating and weeding, won’t go to deep
Mini - Rake - Best for small narrow garden beds, pots and window boxes
Soil Knife - excellent for planting seedling or bulbs and when you need a narrow slot or small hole
Trowel - Great for digging, planting and re - potting
Transplanted - just right for transplanting from pot to pot, garden beds, baskets and window boxes
Wire Fork - cultivating, weeding and loosening the soil
Cultivator - Raking over soil, pulling out long stringy weeds, mixing in fertilizers or compost and works well as an aerator
