If you’re hoping to plant a vegetable or flower garden this year, there’s no better time than the present to start preparing. Even if you’re not ready to innovate just yet, investing in quality gardening tools will help make the process easier and more enjoyable when the time comes.
Not only are vegetable gardens a great way to get fresh, delicious, seasonal produce right at home, they can also be more cost effective than buying your vegetables from the store – and planting flowers means you can take advantage beautiful bouquets inside your home without shelling out tons of cash at your local florist.
Although starting a garden can seem daunting, don’t be afraid to start small with a few plants or using planters instead of digging up your garden. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up the best gardening tools to help you achieve the garden of your dreams this summer. Take a look below for some tips for starting your own garden and reviews of our favorite gardening tools available today.
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Ideal for staying organized
Gardening tote bag Housolution
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Ideal for beginners
Ergo Garden Tool Set Fiskars
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For transporting large loads
Burro’s buddy The little burros
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Economical labor saver
Gardening gloves with micro-foam coating G&F products
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Better knee protection
Kneeling garden seat LEMY
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A pipe without folds
garden inlet pipe Flexzilla
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The last shovel you’ll ever buy
14 gauge round shovel TOOLS OF INTIMIDATION
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Ideal for spreading mulch
16 tooth steel bow rake true temper
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What should I plant in my first garden?
If you don’t have a green thumb, it’s best to stick with plants that will flower without much effort. If you plan to grow from seed, some of the best vegetables to start with are lettuce, peas, chard, spinach and carrots. If you prefer to start with a plant, green beans, peppers, and tomatoes are also great options. They are easy to care for and don’t require a lot of work besides occasional watering and some sun to grow. If you want to plant a flower garden instead, begonias, calendula, daffodils, marigolds, pansies, sunflowers and zinnias are relatively easy to grow, even for novice gardeners.
How we selected
To find the best gardening tools out of the many options on the market, we’ve researched the most popular tools available. We then looked at both expert reviews and customer reviews, written by people who bought these tools on sites like Amazon, to choose the gardening tools you’ll find below.
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Ideal for staying organized
Gardening tote bag
There are few things more frustrating than going outside to plant, only to realize you’ve left an essential tool in your garage or shed.
The solution? This stylish gardening tote. It has a large central pocket, as well as side pockets, to store all your gardening tools in an organized and easy-to-carry way. It’s made from heavy-duty canvas that has a bit of structure so it won’t fall off, but is still easy to carry and lightweight.
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Ideal for beginners
Ergo Garden Tool Set
If you’re new to gardening or just need replacement tools, this set is a great place to start. It comes with a trowel, transplanter and cultivator, which are basically all you need to start a small garden or grow plants in a raised bed. They’re also great value for money: they’re sturdy and will last for years, but this trio of tools will only cost you $30.
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For transporting large loads
Burro’s buddy
If you use a wheelbarrow frequently or have a large garden that needs new mulch, this Burrow Buddy can be a great addition to your gardening tool kit. It sits on a standard wheelbarrow and has holders for long and short tools, a drink and even comes with a waterproof compartment to keep things like your cell phone clean and dry, but still accessible when you need them.
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Economical labor saver
Gardening gloves with micro-foam coating
These coated gloves are perfect for digging into the dirt when planting or weeding. They are flexible and lightweight, yet sturdy enough to keep your fingers and palms protected and dry. These come in a three-pack for just under $15 at the time of this writing, and reviewers say they “love” them for their durability, protection, and adorable looks.
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Better knee protection
Kneeling garden seat
This versatile accessory can be flipped over to function as a padded kneeler or bench. It’s foldable, so you won’t have trouble carrying it around the garden, and it even has a removable garden tool bag, which can help you keep your tools organized and close at hand. The side rails are also great for helping you up, and when used as a knee lifter, you won’t have to worry about getting your clothes dirty.
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A pipe without folds
garden inlet pipe
Say goodbye to kinks and curls with this awesome hose, designed to keep your water flowing freely. Unlike some hoses that can get brittle in the sun, this one is designed to stay soft and flexible, preventing leaks and kinks. The hose also stays flat when in use and rolls up easily when you’re ready to store it.
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The last shovel you’ll ever buy
14 gauge round shovel
If you need to dig deep, this pointed shovel can get the job done quickly and efficiently. It has a super strong fiberglass handle and a sturdy blade that can hold its own against hard objects like rocks.
This American-made shovel, which comes with a limited lifetime warranty, has an average rating of 4.6/5 stars from more than 500 customers, who say they’re “really impressed” with its durability and call it “the best shovel for digging or shoveling all day.
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Ideal for spreading mulch
16 tooth steel bow rake
While it may look like the rake you use to clear leaves in the fall, this model actually serves a different purpose. It works great for spreading mulch, soil and leveling the ground, making it a great addition to any gardener’s toolbox.
Since it’s sturdier than a traditional lawn rake, it can handle tougher materials and can be used to break up clods of dirt and compost, or even tear up some weeds.
Gabrielle Hondorp Before joining Runner’s World as Editor in 2019, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in retail (testing high-end gear from shoes to watches to rain jackets, which broadened her expertise and its cupboards); she specializes in health and wellness and is an expert in head-to-toe running gear.
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