Hand Tools For Garden Working

Basic garden tools are always needed to till soil, manage weeds, and grow plants during garden . Look for tools that will help you manage your small- or large-scale garden, as well as protective equipment. Garden tools are available at most hardware stores, gardening stores, and online.

Get a small gardening trowel. A gardening trowel is a versatile tool with a scooped blade that allows you to dig small holes, transfer plants, and uproot weeds. Look for a lightweight model with a rubber grip. A comfortable handle will make the tool easier to use.

Buy a pair of handheld pruning shears. Pruning shears are a necessary tool for trimming and maintaining plants and shrubs. Look for a small pair with high quality blades to cut through your plants cleanly and easily. They should also have sturdy, easy to grip handles. Good quality blades should be made of stainless steel.

Buy a Japanese hori-hori knife for difficult cutting and digging. The hori-hori is a Japanese gardening knife with 1 sharp side and 1 serrated side. This tool allows you to dig into coarse soil, divide plants, and dig out stubborn weeds without a struggle. Choose a model that is made with stainless steel and has a large, comfortable handle.
Avoid buying a carbon steel hori-hori knife, which will be heavy and cause strain on your wrist after prolonged use.
Don't choose an aluminum hori-hori knife, which is more likely to break.

Obtain a hand rake to help condition soil. A small hand rake will allow you to prepare soil for planting. You can use it to remove weeds, and to turn and smooth out small areas of soil. Make sure to buy a model that is comfortable to grip, which will be important when you are dragging through the soil.
Purchase a stainless steel hand rake, which will resist rust and breakage.

Buy an easy-to-fill watering can. A medium-sized watering can that is easy to carry is an ideal choice for watering your flowers. Choose a model that has an easily accessible opening to fill up in a sink or with a garden hose. If you want to use a watering can to apply fertilizer to your plants, buy a second one and keep it separate from your regular watering can.
Label your second watering can clearly or buy a different color of watering can to differentiate it.

Buy a sturdy garden hose to water your garden. Purchase a garden hose to reach the perimeters of your garden. Opt for a hose made from rubber, or a rubber/vinyl mix to make sure that it is sturdy enough to resist leaks. Most standard hoses are 50 feet (15.2 meters) long, which should accommodate the length of your garden.