Garden Medley

Starting a garden takes dedication. It also takes at least a few basic tools. The exact ones you need depend on the kind of gardening you’re doing… for example, if you’re only growing an indoor garden or container garden you won’t need a full-size shovel, but one is highly practical for most outdoor gardens.

You will want a trowel. Think of it as a small shovel. It will help you to transplant seedlings or plant seeds. It’s good for digging up weeds.

Pick a well made trowel with a comfortable grip. There are all kinds of grips made so that the trowel will be more comfortable to use.

Depending on the size of the area you will be working in, you will want either a wheelbarrow or a garden cart. This can be used to haul tools, plants and dirt around.

Especially if you are planting flowers you will want a good pair of garden shears. Pruning shears will do better than household scissors at keeping your flower garden neat and attractive as you cut off dead flowers and excess growth.

A pitchfork is good for the serious gardener. You can use it to turn compost or scare away that pesky neighbor… well, maybe not.

A hoe is good for working the soil. If you need to loosen up the top level of soil or make rows to grow your garden, a hoe is a common choice.

If you want to have a little fun, think of buying your garden tools as building your home gym. Serious gardening is also good exercise. Don’t go too cheap… cheap tools break easily and are less comfortable to use. If you’re serious about your garden you will want to buy tools that will last for years.

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