So you love gardening and want your backyard to be all green and healthy. The benefits? Lots and lots of sunshine, fresh air, a peaceful environment, and not to forget the delicious fruits and veggies that you’ll get to enjoy. But for all of this to work, you have to put in efforts. And for your efforts to be successful, you should have the right tools on board so that you can avoid a strained back, hand injuries and other risks.
Here are some gardening tools that are a must have for every gardener out there.
1. Easy grip tools
You should definitely have a fork, trowel and cultivator with you. And each of these should have long and easy to grip handles that you can easily hold onto while keeping your wrist in a neutral position.
2. Wheelbarrow
When do you need a wheelbarrow? When your backyard uses compost, has too much extra soil or if you are setting up the garden yourself. So get it, and you’ll easily be able to haul all those pounds.
3. Gloves
Indeed, gardening is a great hobby but if you don’t take care, it can turn nasty when all those thorns prick your hands. As such, you should always wear gloves when working out. These should be durable, but not bulky. Be sure to store your gloves away from the sun, insects and even moisture if you want to maintain their life.
4. Hand Trowel
If you are looking around to plant herbs, trowels will come in handy. Plus, they are also great to use if you have to dig around some corners or take out weeds. Low on budget? No issues, you can get a trowel that is forged from steel or has a steel head. It’s less expensive and still is durable.
5. Spade
As already mentioned, your hand trowel is a great choice for moving away small amounts of soil. But if you want to dig deeper, get a spade that features a steel head and a fibreglass handle. Yes, it will be costly, but it will last for years and years to come. Not to forget the help that it can provide.
6. Rake
A rake is used for whisking away dead, fallen leaves and other debris. It does not cost much, and will keep your garden looking clean and spotless.
7. Hoe
Which type of garden do you have? The right kind of hoe depends on your answer. If you grow vegetables, your hoe should be wide and sturdy. If your gardens are perennial, invest in a delicate and thin hoe.
8. Hose
All the plants in your garden greatly depend on water for healthy growth. And this you give to them with a hose. Your hose should be able to spray water on every part of your garden. Get one which has an adjustable nozzle so that you can control the amount of water pressure.
9. Loppers
If your garden has plants that should be lopped, you should buy a lopper so that you can easily remove twigs and small branches.
