Garden Tools List: What You Should Have at Home

Owning a home with a garden can be hard work. You have to maintain not only the house itself but the garden as well. An unkempt garden makes the whole house look untidy and ugly. It is important that you have the most basic gardening tools at home to keep your lawn trimmed and the plants maintained. If you are a serious gardener who always wants his garden immaculate, you should already know a lot of garden tools and how they are used. Or, if you are a newbie in gardening, you may want to learn the basics of gardening as well as the tools used to make sure that your piece of paradise at home is always tidy and clean.

If you want to be a gardener or try your hand at simple planting, you do not need to have the “green thumb” to ensure that your plants live and grow. Here’s a myth that if you do not have that “green thumb”, you won’t be able to keep a garden. I say it will depend on your willingness to keep one. Devoting time to plant, water and weed out your garden even if you do not have that proverbial “green thumb” will surely yield you a beautiful garden where you can sip your morning coffee while reading the day’s paper. Here is a garden tools list and what they are for.

Essential Garden Tools

Image	Tool	Top Brand/Model	What it does	Price	Rating
	Pruner	Pro Bypass Pruning Shears	For cutting and trimming stems, twigs and small branches	$$
	Trowel	Fiskars FiberComp Trowel	For digging up small holes	$
	Hose	Ohuhu® 75 Ft Expandable Garden Hose	For watering larger areas in the garden	$$
	Rake	Gardenite 63-inch Adjustable Garden Leaf Rake	For clearing fallen leaves and other debris	$$
	Watering Can	Fiskars 2.6 Gallon Easy Pour Black Watering Can	For watering small plants	$$
	Weeder	Fiskars Uproot Weed and Root Remover	For less messy weeding	$$$
	Gloves	HandMaster Bella Women's Comfort Flex Coated Garden Glove	Value	$
	Shovel	Root AssassinShovel	Value	$$$$

Pruner

The best hand pruners are those that make it easy for the user to handle without any difficulty. Hardware stores carry different brands of pruners that you can choose from. There are several types of pruners: hand pruners, long-handled pruners, pruning shears (which differ from the more generic garden shears) and pruning saws. Pruning shears and saws also allow you to cut different sized branches as well as twigs to maintain your plant or shrub’s appearance. The best pruning saw makes you cut through a bigger branch with ease and without having to exert too much effort.

Trowel

A trowel looks like a mini shovel used for digging small holes in the ground to plant seeds and small plants, and also for mixing small amounts of soil and compost that will be sprinkled on the hole. When choosing a trowel, choose the one with a firm grip, preferably one with rubber so it is easier to dig holes without the tool slipping from your hand, especially when your hand is wet or damp. The best garden trowel is one made of metal, as it is more long lasting and durable than a plastic one. Keep it dry so it doesn’t rust.

Hose

When watering the plants in your garden, it is best to use a retractable hose instead of a watering can to save you trips to and from the water tap. Hoses can be of different lengths. When deciding to buy one, make sure to measure the distance from your tap to the farthest area in the garden so everything can be watered. Choose a retractable hose for easy storage. The best expandable hose is the one that can be stored as small as possible so it does not take a lot of space in your garden tool shed.

Rake

A rake is used to gather fallen leaves, twigs and branches so they are easier to take out. A rake is especially useful during the autumn months when almost all trees and plants lose their leaves to be replaced with new ones. There are hand rakes for raking small quantities of leaves and long handled ones when your garden is a bed of leaves during autumn.

Watering Can

If you are not going to water the entire garden, you do not need to use a hose. A watering can will do. It usually holds 1-2 liters of water for simple watering chores, and holds enough water for small plants without being too heavy to lug around. A watering can may be made of either plastic or metal.

Weeder

Weeders make it easier to remove stray weeds on your garden without having to get down and dirty. There are weed pullers with long handles so you do not need to break your back bending down and pulling the weeds out manually. For the best weed puller for your garden, choose a brand that has proven time and again that their weeding products can last for years and will do the job that they are designed for.

Gloves

Gloves do not only serve to protect your hands from dirt and soil, but they have a more important purpose of protecting your hands from thorns, chemicals, sharp branches and stems and even poisonous plants. They are very good in keeping your hands dry when handling wet plants and water. When making a garden tools list to purchase, never forget these hand protectors. Be sure to own several pairs so when the others are in the laundry, you still have a pair to use to keep your hands clean and unhurt.

Shovel

A shovel is used when planting bigger trees or mixing a large amount of soil and compost. You can also dig deeper into the ground when using a shovel compared to when you dig with a hand trowel. Planting an already grown tree will save you considerable time when you use a shovel. There are different kinds of shaft that shovels are made from, like wood, metal or fiberglass. Choose the one that you are most comfortable to handle and is not too heavy.

The Top 5 Best Gardening Tools

The Internet is a very good source of information on everything under the sun, including garden tools. There are a lot of sites that sell garden tools and equipment as well as reviews on each product to help customers in deciding which ones will suit their needs best. Here are the top 5 best garden tools list on Amazon.

1. Pro Bypass Pruning Shears

Pro Bypass Pruning Shears

The Pro Bypass is one of the best pruning shears in the market with its ergonomic design and ease of use. The blades are made of carbon SK5 that make it easier to cut through stems and branches and last a lifetime even if used for years and years. The blades have non-stick coating to prevent saps and juices from sticking as well as easier cleanup. The finger protection guard protects your fingers from sharp thorns and twigs that may come in contact with your hand while using the shears. This product got 5 stars from different satisfied users. And for only $29.99 on its sale price, it’s a steal.

2. Root Assassin Shovel

Root Assassin Shovel

This modern-looking shovel has been a recipient of the Golden Shovels Award by Garden Product Reviews. And it must be. Normal shovels have smooth sides and edges but the Root Assassin has twenty serrated teeth on either side that make shoveling soil with a plant nearby a lot easier. The serrated sides cuts on the roots that may be hit by the shovel. You do not have to dig harder with a smooth-sided shovel when you hit some roots. With the Root Assassin, you can dig smoothly, even with roots getting in the way.

3. GardenHOME Folding Stool with Tool Bag and 5 Tools Garden Tool Set All-in-one 

GardenHOME Folding Stool with Tool Bag and 5 Tools Garden Tool Set

Now this is an all-in-one tool set with a free stool so you can take a rest from your gardening even without having to go inside the house. The GardenHOME tool set comes with a folding stool, a tool bag made of polyester that attaches underneath the stool for easy access, and five garden tools including two types of trowels, a hand rake, a garden fork and a hand weeder. Perfect for small gardening chores, plus the stool is very sturdy and can take on a heavy weight.

4. Fiskars Uproot Weed and Root Remover 

Fiskars Uproot Weed and Root Remover

This weeder is best for those with knee, hip and back problems. The ergonomically designed handle allows the user to stand upright and still take out weeds hassle-free. The handle is adjustable to your height, so you do not have to strain. There are four serrated claws that are made of stainless steel, so they do not rust even if they get in contact with water. At just $35.98, the Fiskars Uproot Weed and Root Remover is a good investment that will last for years.

5. WORX WG505 Electric TriVac Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum 

WORX WG505 Electric TriVac Blower-Mulcher-Vacuum

When you read Worx Trivac reviews, the blower always comes on top as one of the best product of Worx. This device is very convenient to use. It can be handled by just one hand, and is lightweight and compact. You can switch from vacuum to blower with just the push of a switch. The airflow is adjustable to your desired speed. This garden tool is perfect for blowing leaves in the autumn, so you do not have to break your back raking them into one spot for bagging.