Garden Tools - Buy The Best

You take your gardening seriously. And you pick your garden tools carefully and thoughtfully. You aren’t tempted to go to the store and just buy the first thing you see.

Whether it be garden hand tools (shovels, spading forks, rakes, trowels, wheel cultivators, mattock. etc.) or power tools… you want the most reliable and comfortable tools to use when gardening.

You can find most of the tools you’ll need at your local gardening or home improvement store.

I’ve found that gardening store employees are usually an untapped wealth of wisdom.

If you are having a hard time finding the right garden hand tool tool or if you want to save some money, you might try looking online for the garden tools you need. You may have shipping costs, but the total savings will be worth it.

If you’re looking for small hand garden tools, this is a great resource: Fiskars Garden Tools. They are highly rated and will last for many years. Always buy from a reputable seller. The one listed is one the top merchants on the internet.

As far as basic digging tools go, you probably already have all you’ll need. Here are different types for different specific tasks:

A round point shovel is good for digging holes for plants. A spade is necessary for all the more intricate work. A garden fork you might not use as much, but I have one in my tool shed and I’ve been thankful for it on multiple occasions. A post hole digger is a good idea to own… ever try digging a big hole with a little spade? You’ll quickly see what I mean.

Another garden tool is having a rake – it’s an absolute necessity. You most likely already have one, but I’m guessing it’s a lawn rake and not a garden rake. There is definitely a difference, and if you try to use a lawn rake in a garden then you will not be happy with the results. Same if you buy a grading or a contractor’s rake. You’ll want to look for a bowhead rake. I’ve found these are the best for gardening purposes. They will provide you the maximum control and accuracy, so you don’t accidentally tear up your precious plants.

As far as hoes go, I don’t believe any gardener should have less than 3. There are so many useful varieties on the market that I have a hard time recommending just one. The one I use the most is the onion hoe, which is very lightweight and ideal for small cultivations and weeding. The Warren hoe is a larger model, with a pointed end. If you need to make a hole or dig out a pesky weed, this is the one for you.

Actually the list goes on and on.

Check this out for some good ideas on the garden hand tools you need.

It’s a good idea to make a list at the beginning of the season BEFORE you realize that your garden tools need updating or replenishing.

The right garden tools make gardening easier and more comfortable… and most important; The right garden tools make your garden spring to life.