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Hand Trowel

Whether you’re garding in containers, raised beds, or directly in your


yard, a hand trowel is a must have tool. Use it to dig, turn up the earth,
or pull up stubborn leaves. A hand trowel is actually the first garden
tool I bought when we started container gardening on the patio of our
apartment, so it is a tool I often recommend for urban gardeners.Hand
trowels are perfect for transferring dirt into pots or planting seedlings
and bulbs. Because they’re easy to set down and lose track of while you’re working in
the garden, look for hand tools with bright handles that are easy to spot in the dirt or

greenery .

Pruning Shears
This is another tool required no matter how you garden. A lot of cutting
and trimming jobs can be handled with a good pair of pruning shears. I
find them essential for harvesting herbs, fruits, and vegetables.They’re
also great for cutting thick stems and small branches. They’re
particularly helpful later in summer when vegetable stems and vines
are thick. I also use them at the end of the season when I’m cleaning
up and putting the garden to bed. They’re great for cutting down
plants for the compost pile.

Garden Gloves

You may not think of these as a tool, but I find gloves to be an


indispensable item in my tool shed. Gloves not only protect your
hands from getting dirty but also protect you from injury. If you have
to deal with thorny branches or prickly plants, gloves will protect your
hands and wrists from scratches, scrapes, and splinters.
If you have sensitive skin like I do, then gardening gloves aren’t optional. I have to wear
gloves in the garden to avoid rashes and allergic reactions to plants, fertilizers, and
other chemicals. Eczema prone gardeners need a nice set of gloves to protect their
hands.

Digging Shovel

If you’re gardening in your yard or a raised bed, you’ll find that a digging shovel is an
extremely useful tool. Not only can you use it to dig holes, it’s also great for transporting dirt
from a wheelbarrow to your garden without having to dump the whole load.Shovels are also
great for stirring compost piles or mixing potting soil before you add it to your containers. If
you need to create a garden or level ground, a sturdy shovel is perfect for turning dirt or
removing it. Look for pointed shovels, like the one pictured, for digging. If you find regular
shovels are too heavy, some designs are made of lightweight materials but are still perfect
for digging in gardens.

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