Tools for Taking Care of a Garden

Spring is right around the corner. Before you know it, you will be out in the garden planting flowers and pulling weeds. To properly care for your garden, you will need a variety of tools. Here are the tools you will need to take care of your garden:

Gloves are essential for protecting your hands from scratches and cuts.

Insect Repellant will help you avoid bites and bugs while outside.

Knee Pads can make work on the hard ground more comfortable.

Buckets or carrying cases for tools and supplies can make gardening much easier. You won’t have to keep going back into the house or garage for supplies.

A Tiller helps when starting a new garden or turning the soil for planting.

A Shovel or spade will help when digging holes, turning soil or spreading compost.

A Trowel is like a shovel, but smaller. It will do all of the same jobs as a shovel, only on a smaller scale.

A Rain Gauge or Soil pH Tester can be helpful basic tools.

Bulb Planters are needed if you plan on planting a large quantity of flower bulbs.

Pruning Shears are necessary for pruning plants and cutting flowers.

Garden Scissors are lighter than shears and are helpful around smaller plants and flowers.

A Folding Saw may be necessary if you are pruning larger plants, shrubs or trees.

A Compost Fork is helpful when turning the compost or soil in the garden.

A Wheelbarrow comes in handy when it is time to move plants or spread mulch.