Garden and Flowers

Written on January 13, 2009 – 3:37 am | by Staff |

The “green thumb” is probably the best gardening tool but for those who are not so gifted, there is a wide variety of gardening tools to help you by. For a well-maintained garden, garden tools can help a lot. It is important to understand that a garden tool is different from the range of tools that agriculturists and horticulturists use. They are either hand maneuvered tools or power tools made to handle home-based garden requirements. Garden tools are made of wood, metal and plastic. If you are a serious gardener, you should have the following essential gardening tools.

Shears and secateurs are either hand, electrically or battery operated and come in unique designs that are versatile as well as durable. The first power tool that every gardener invests in is the efficient lawn mower. The wide range of power tools include hedge trimmers, cultivators, mini tractors, sprinklers, weeders and aerators and leaf blowers and sweepers. The electronic soil tester is a multi functional garden tool that enables you to measure the pH level, the moisture and sunlight absorbing capacity of the soil and the fertilizer levels! Your compost pile can be added to with the help of the simple design of the leaf scoop, while the nitrile gloves now available enable you to protect your hands as you work and yet feel all the components or material thoroughly.

The wearable gardening stool enables you to walk around the garden and squat whenever you need to. The stool is worn around the waist and is very useful, especially in the case of elderly and retired people indulging in gardening. The weeders available no more require you to bend down and strain your back. You can identify and remove the troublesome weeds standing straight. The versatile trowel-rake-hoe-saw all-in-one ergonomic garden tool set is perfect for the novice and the involved gardener.

The metal, wood and plastic gardening tools are now marketed within specially designed bags that hold the long and short handle tools well and are a great storage option. The garden carts enable you to easily maneuver raked debris and the tools around the garden. Most of the carts can be folded and stacked away for further use and can be hosed clean and dried prior to stacking. The garden kneeling pad enables the earnest gardener to kneel and work, wherever and whenever needed, without having to worry about soiling clothes or hurting the knees. The range of basic tools such as the weeder, knife, chain saw and tester come in a variety of options and storage facilities.

Garden tools are manufactured keeping in mind the expected durability, versatility and weathering standards that the modern gardener desires. Gardening tools make the whole endeavor exciting for the novice and very easy for the seasoned gardener. The storage options that accompany each tool or tool kit ensure safe stacking, especially if there are children around. There are special ‘all-weather material’ storage facilities designed for the outdoors that enable you to maintain the tools outside of the house. The plastic and treated wood and metal tools offer durability at a reasonable price and real value for the investment.

Fiskars Garden Bucket Caddy #9424: The Fiskars garden bucket caddy features clever, durable design to make gardening easier. In addition to its deep, large pockets for hand tool and glove storage, the caddy has a space for seed storage to keep seeds dry and protected, as well as a beverage holder and even a cell-phone pocket. The durable cloth caddy fits snugly around a 5-gallon bucket. Tools and bucket are not included.

Garden Tool Set by Tom & Co.: Custom-fitted case contains every essential for a great day of gardening! 11-piece set. Hard plastic case. 14 1/2″ x 3 1/8″ x 11″ high. Set includes 11-pieces - shovels, clippers, a sprayer, and more.

Gardening Tool Kit by Picnic Time: Polyester folding chair with steel frame. Includes 5 popular garden tools and a detachable storage section. The unique and innovative Gardener is an ideal tool to use in any garden. With the sturdy chair and the durable detachable bag and tools, this item will become the focal point of any gardener’s tool accessory. The detachable bag allows for multiple uses and creates a convenient storage compartment when needed. Available colors: Green 121 Components: 1 Trowel 1 Spade 1 Weeder 1 Hand Held Rake 1 Garden Fork.

Step 2 Garden Hopper Mobile Garden Stool and Storage #5A0000: The Garden Hopper features an extremely sturdy seat that’s just high enough to offer a comfortable perch yet low enough to keep you close to your garden. While a molded carrying handle is included within the seat itself, the Hopper’s 7-inch wheels make it simple to scoot about without rising. With its sturdy double-wall construction, the Garden Hopper is strong enough to take a lot of rugged treatment. Beneath the seat is a large storage space, perfect for holding your gloves, tools, seeds, cellular phone, and other accessories you may need. In addition, this handy garden helper includes a built-in holder for a 12-ounce beverage, eliminating the need to run back into the house for refreshment. The Garden Hopper measures about 14 inches tall, 12.5 inches wide, and about 22 inches long.

John Deere Gardening Seat and Tool Tote (Does Not Include Tools) #92007: Designed to provide a convenient seat while gardening, the John Deere gardening seat and tool tote folds in half for easy storage and carrying. Other features include a big center compartment, 10 handy tool pockets, and a steel tubular frame for decreased weight.

PVC Pop-Up Garden Bag, 27″ x 22″ by Soundbest Int: Use for easy filling and emptying. Sturdy pop-up bag stays open. Strong webbing handles for carrying. Collapses for storage. Size: 27″Height x 22″Depth. For use with 33 gallon bags (not included).

Leatherman Hybrid Gardening Multitool with Nylon Sheath #830555: Pruner with convenient built-in garden tools. Features bypass pruner and other all-steel tools. Non-slip handle and bumpers for solid grip and reduced hand fatigue. Built-in tools include wire cutters, weed remover, saw, screwdrivers, and more. 8.13 inches when open; 4.74 inches closed; 25-year limited warranty.

PikStik-Pro Aluminum Reacher, 32″: Jaws rotate to reach all spaces: (a) Pull jaws up and away from shaft, (b) Rotate the jaws 90° in any direction, and (c) Allow jaws to move back down onto shaft to lock into place. Locking Mechanism: (a) Engage by pushing lever down before squeezing trigger, (b) Squeeze trigger to grab object, keep squeezing to lock, and (c) Disengage by pushing lever up, remove object from jaws.

John Deere 3 Piece Gardening Set With Knee Pads, Apron, and Gloves #90237: Make gardening and yard work more efficient and more comfortable with the John Deere three-piece gardening set, which includes one set of knee pads, an apron, and gardening gloves. The knee pads feature durable foam flex cushioning with tough outer fabric for knee protection and softer fabric lining the inside for knee comfort. They fit easily with dual elastic straps and “rip-and-grip” fasteners. The garden gloves feature 10-ounce jersey fabric and a knit cuff for comfort and good fit; their Micro-dot palms ensure good grip on garden tools. The sturdy garden apron is reinforced for long-lasting wear and features four outside easy-view pockets for your tools and other necessities, pencil slots, a key clip and easy-fit back straps.

Premium 3-Piece Heavy-Duty Aluminum Comfort-Grip Gardener’s Set - Lightweight - Rustproof by HI: Overall dimensions: planting trowel 11″ length-overall, 5″L x 2-1/2″ blade; spade 12″ LOA, 6″L x 3-1/2″W; 3-tine cultivator 11″ LOA, 5″L x 4″W. Total weight 2 lbs. Makes a great, much-appreciated gift for your favorite gardener. One-year warranty and Jack’s Tool Shed worry-free Satisfaction Guarantee.

RADIUS GARDEN 100/101/102/103 NRG Natural Radius Grip Complete Set of Ergonomic Hand Gardening Tools (SET OF 4): For bulbs and transplanting Optimized blade with depth markings for precision planting Natural radius grip maximized power and comfort and minimizes hand and wrist stress Santoprene provides secure grip weather wet or dry Ultra-light, super-strong aluminum magnesium blades should last a lifetime of gardening .

Multi-Function Garden Seat by Soundbest: Folding stool with detachable heavy duty canvas bag for keeping tools close to hand. For weeding, gardening and other hobbies.