Tom Merton
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or have years of experience digging in the dirt, the right tools make the difference when it comes to gardening tasks. Whether you’re pruning your shrubs or roses, growing herbs for a cocktail garden, planting pollinator-friendly flowers, or tending to your cutting garden, you’ll save time and frustration by using the right tools. Although you don’t need a garden shed full of equipment, you do need a few basics: a watering can and/or garden hose, hand tools such as a trowel, pruning shears and gloves. Sturdy gardening boots with a thick tread are another must-have, along with a shovel and digging fork if you’re planting larger objects such as shrubs or trees.
A little maintenance will also help your hand tools last longer. Before storing, be sure to rinse off dirt, then let air dry before storing. If rust forms, clean the metal parts with steel wool, then apply a light coat of silicone spray, such as WD-40, or even vegetable oil. For wooden handles, lightly sand any rough spots or splinters and use a soft cloth soaked in linseed oil to keep the wood pliable. For pipes, drain them well before storing them for the winter in cold climates.
Now, here are our field-tested picks for the best gardening tools to buy this year:
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