It doesn’t matter what size your garden is, there’s no doubt that gardening tools can certainly make maintaining your garden much simpler.  However there are so many tools you can buy that it becomes difficult to know which ones you really will use, particularly if you’re new to gardening.  It’s tempting to avoid the confusion by just buying everything, but then you’ll end up with no money and a storage area full of things you don’t use.

So which tools are worth buying?  Gardening involves moving dirt around, so a digging tool is always a wise choice.  If you’re mainly working in pots or containers, then a sturdy trowel is a worthwhile investment.  A shovel is better if you’re going to be moving large amounts of soil around, or to assist you with planting trees, vegetables and flowers.  It might be tempting to save yourself some effort by choosing a power tiller or plough, but unless you have a very big garden, they probably involve more expense and trouble than they’re worth.

Another helpful tool to buy is a rake or hoe.  Again, if you’re going to mostly be working in smaller areas, a pot-sized equivalent is a good choice.  These tools are used to smooth soil and remove weeds.  You may prefer to do this by hand, but it’s quicker with the right tool, particularly in a big garden.

Although they’re not technically a tool, good gardening gloves are also useful.  It may be worth having a couple of pairs – some heavy duty ones for rough work, and some thinner ones when you need to feel what you’re doing. 

Once your garden is established, then at least one pruning tool is necessary.  Depending on the size of your plants, choose anything from pruners or secateurs through to large tree loppers.  It’s worth spending a little extra to buy a solid, reliable pruning tool, otherwise it may be ruined the first time you try to cut anything with it.

A few more tools that you can probably survive without, but will make gardening easier depending on the style of your garden, include:

- Wheelbarrow
– Garden fork
– Watering can
– Hose & hose reel
– Rake

Of course, it’s not hard to choose cheap tools, but if you plan to keep your tools for a long period of time, think of buying good quality tools as an investment.  Cheap tools don’t generally last as well, and are frequently less durable and easier to wreck.  Happy gardening!

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