Every gardener needs an arsenal to get the job done! Here is a quick summary of garden tools I use pretty much every day (except the tiller).
- Spade This thin pointy hand shovel is perfect for digging deep into the soil to create holes for planting or to unearth a plant
2. Hoe – this flat tool is great for moving the dirt you have tilled and shaping the dirt.
3. Shovel – any planting requires digging! Make sure you pick a shovel with a comfortable handle, and something that is not too heavy
4. Hand tiller This looks like a hand held mini rake, with less prongs. The hand tiller has 3 large claws to help you break up the soil.
5. Gloves I recommend wearing gloves to protect your hands, it also keeps them clean!
6. Kneeling pad These are really useful if you are going to be on the ground for a while tilling or planting or weeding.
7. Edger – An edger makes it very easy to remove large chunks of growth from the topsoil.
Sun Safety:
Garden hat Keeping your head covered is so important when you are out in the sun even if it is not shining bright and hot.
Sunscreen Make sure you protect your skin! It’s your largest organ and prolonged exposure can lead to skin cancer! I have extremely fair skin. I do not tan,I turn lobster red and then acquire a large collection of freckles which is a sign of skin damage.
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