In this article, we look at the best garden tools you should have in 2022, specifically talking about the top 20 garden tools that will make your life easier.
As the weather slowly warms and the days get longer, our thoughts inevitably turn to the improvements we can make to our gardens this spring – at least for ‘green fingers’ like you and me!
A beautiful garden is a place where we can enjoy with family and spend time with friends while leaving the stress of the work week behind. However, before you can enjoy your garden, you must first work on it, which requires the right tools. Don’t worry, all the gardening tools you need are readily available and readily available.
Here are the top 20 garden tools you should have:
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1. Weeder
If you want to control weeds but don’t want to pollute your yard with harmful chemicals, it’s best to use a simple weed killer. These are small hand tools with a fork end and are ideal for digging up individual weeds and pulling them out by the roots.
If you use it right, you can get rid of any offending plants so they don’t come back to haunt you! However, be prepared for hard work – removing weeds one by one is a time-consuming process. The plus is that you can spend quality time outside and enjoy valuable vitamin D!
The Vremi Garden Weeder is a really sturdy and comfortable weeding tool. It’s great for removing and lifting long, hard-to-reach dandelion roots!
2. Garden Scissors
Shears are an essential but often overlooked tool for any true gardener. The reason is simple: it’s a very versatile device that can perform many simple reliable
You can use them to open seed packets, cut small flowers and, if necessary, even dig up weeds if nothing else is available. (Make sure you clean them thoroughly afterwards!)
A gardener should be ready to improvise when the right tools are not at hand: with a little imagination, you can do anything in the garden with few tools.
Riverview Enterprise’s Very Sharp multipurpose scissors with reinforced blades are suitable for both left- and right-handed people. Practical and sturdy garden shears at an excellent price.
3. Soil Knife
A sharpened knife is another versatile tool, but surprisingly not what the average gardener has in their toolbox. These instruments are of Japanese origin and are also called Hori-Hori.
They are ideal for all digging and cutting jobs. However, a serrated blade is usually sharp at both ends and at the tip, so it’s probably a good idea to keep it out of the reach of small children.
If this is the first time you’ve heard of one of these, you should head down to your local hardware store and pick one up – you’ll be glad you did.
Made in Japan, the Nisaku NJP650 Hori-Hori Weeding and Digging Knife is made of high quality stainless steel, has a full width handle, resists bending with a concave blade for easy digging. It has a serrated side and a pointed side, making it a versatile and very handy garden tool. Delivered in a sturdy leather cover.
4. Hand Trowel
Our garden needed a lot of work as the previous owners were not exactly green!
You can use the trowel to dig out areas for plants and flowers and fill in the gaps when you’re done. They are also ideal for digging up weeds that have invaded your vegetable gardens. I’ve even used one sometimes as a small edge – there may be specialized tools for that, but they do it very well.
The True Temper Hand Transplant Triwel is a well-made sharp-tipped trowel for grafting work that requires precise cutting and digging.
The Fiskars Big Grip trowel has a very durable die-cast aluminum trowel that withstands heavy use, unlike many other trowels that often break in the sweet spot between the handle and the tip of the shovel. On the contrary, this Fiskars spatula is very sturdy and will not let you down.
5. Pruning Shears
We have a beautiful Chinese cherry tree in our backyard, but every spring is a disaster to watch. After a winter of little attention, the branches tend to sprout all over the place. That’s why I always make sure I have good loppers in the garage ready for action.
However, they need to be sharp if you plan to use them on small trees. It’s a good idea to sharpen them every spring so you don’t get frustrated trying to cut with blunt scissors.
FELCO 2 secateurs are perfect for most gardeners. You really can’t go wrong with these classic and professional pruning shears that have been tried over and over again by gardeners and farmers around the world.
6. A Good Old Water Hose or Sprinkling System
When you’re done planning your garden, it’s a great feeling to sit back and admire the finished item, but that doesn’t mean you’re done for the rest of the year! To keep your garden looking exactly the way you want it, regular maintenance is required.
What else do flowers and plants need if not the sun? Why the water of course! That’s why a quality hose for your garden is invaluable – and while you’re at it, you might want to consider an irrigation system as well.
The TomCare 50ft Expandable Garden Hose is strong and lightweight, has solid brass fittings so it won’t rust, and comes with all the accessories you need, including a spray gun.
Wshan’s easy-to-use lawn sprinkler offers excellent coverage (adjustable spray up to 16 feet) and comes with a hose fitting and rotating butterfly sprinkler.
7. Curved Blade Digging Shovel
The full-length curved blade backhoe is a garden tool in most garden sheds and for good reason – if you want a beautiful garden it’s a must.
You can use a full-length curved shovel for many heavy digging jobs, such as planting trees and large shrubs. They are also very suitable for working a large amount of soil in a short time.
In early spring I usually use mine to loosen the soil to prepare it for planting before using a rake to break the sod and make the soil fine and smooth for planting.
The Ames True Temper Forged Round Tip Digging Shovel features a forged steel blade, a comfortable step on a secure base, and a sturdy 45-inch hardwood handle. A very useful digging tool!
8. Full Flat Digging Shovel / Spade
However, a round spade isn’t the only spade you should have in your garden shed. They have their limits. They are not particularly suitable for chamfering.
If you’re looking to move a piece of grass to create a new yard, a folded shovel will only get you this far. Once you’ve carved out the texture, it’s time to trim the edges and you’ll need a full-length flat shovel to do that.
With a smooth straight edge you can complete the perfect garden area and make your garden exactly as you imagine it.
The Spear & Jackson 4450DS Stainless Steel Traditional Digging Shovel is a solid and balanced shovel that you will be proud to own. It has a sharp, mirror polished stainless steel head for maximum rust resistance and minimal adhesion to the ground.
The weatherproof one-piece hardwood handle is split into a cantilevered handle and proves its worth over and over again.
9. Leaf Rakes
Anyone who spends a lot of time in the yard loves raking up all the leaves in the fall and then again in the spring, along with other debris that has accumulated over the winter months.
The best tool for this job is a leaf rake with a large fan-shaped blade. The bristles are usually made of a soft and flexible metal or plastic material that allows you to lightly rake the entire surface of the dirt, but still leave the soil in place.
It’s one of the first gardening tools I used as a kid when my job was raking leaves – I had to make a living somehow!
The Gonicc 63 inch all singing and dancing professional adjustable garden leaf rake is a welcome and truly innovative product. It has a telescopic handle, which means you can adjust it to your height, regardless of your height.
In addition, the rake head can be adjusted from 7 inches to 22 inches simply by opening the easy-to-use locking lever. This makes it very versatile to reach all angles and also open up for use on grass.
10. Garden Rakes
Leaf rakes are invaluable, but they are terribly frustrating when you want to use them as finishing tools on your land. For this you need something more rigid and this is where a garden rake made especially for cultivation comes into play.
If you’re not familiar with this, they have a sturdy flat blade that is angled at the end of a long post, with several sturdy “teeth” protruding from the edge of the blade.
Their rigid nature makes it easier to break up the surface of the earth and gives it a beautiful, clean, raked, well-kept look.
The Bully Tools Traditional 12 Gauge 16 Inch Bow Rake with Fiberglass Handle has a commercial tip made from extra thick 10 gauge steel. It has 16 steel teeth and the handle is a very strong, three-layer fiberglass handle with a wooden core. A solid, well-built rake that will last a lifetime.
11. Pruning Saw
Normally, you would associate a saw with cutting wood in various woodworking projects, but a good quality pruning saw is also a tool every gardener has.
Pruning shears can be good for small branches of plants and trees, but larger branches need something with a little more cutting power. A hacksaw is perfect for this as it is designed to cut with traction, giving you more control when cutting branches.
Sure, you can use a small chainsaw, but they can be expensive and really aren’t necessary for 99% of gardening jobs.
The Silky 270-33 Series Curved Hand Saw with Tutra is a professional grade Japanese pruning saw with a 13 inch curved hard chrome blade.
The blade has a full Tang (the part of the blade that goes into the molded rubber handle) so it is very stable during use. These Silky saws can be operated by hand or mounted on a Zubat Professional bar, greatly increasing their utility.
This is one of the sharpest branch saws you can buy and it is recommended that you handle it with great care. It cuts by pulling and comes with a sturdy custom polypropylene cover.
12. Garden Hoe
In medieval Europe, working with the earth was grueling work because they did not have the benefits of modern technology. One thing that made their lives easier was a rudimentary version of our garden hoe.
This simple innovation has made sowing seeds much easier, and although our modern garden hoes can be made from modern materials and designed to last, they are essentially the same tool.
This way you can quickly dig a shallow trench in the ground, which is ideal for planting seeds just below the surface. If you are considering planting a vegetable garden, a good garden hoe is invaluable.
Nisaku NJP1014 Japanese Garden Hoe with Long Stainless Steel Handle has a 6-inch stainless steel blade that is rust-free and has a polished wooden handle that is durable and easy to use. Perfect for operations such as soil shaping, weeding, clearing old crops and harvesting root crops.
The handle is forged in one piece with the blade. This provides a very durable and flex-resistant hoe with a lot of leverage.
13. Gardening Gloves
Some people like the feel of dirt on their hands – it makes you feel alive. I’m one of those people, and if you are, you might be thinking “why the hell do I need gardening gloves?”
Even those of us who don’t mind getting our hands dirty still need good gardening gloves. Digging with a hand shovel may not seem like the most difficult task, but after a few hours your hands will start to feel it. If you want to avoid unwanted blisters, you should seriously consider gardening gloves.
These great women’s and men’s gardening gloves feature a puncture-resistant coating that is 3 times thicker than standard gloves, reducing nicks and scratches and providing excellent grip and sensitivity for bare hands.
They are made of breathable fabric. The perfect choice for weeding, planting, digging, landscaping, harvesting fruit, flowers or vegetables. Machine washable gloves come in small, medium and large sizes, so they fit in your hand like a glove!
14. A Wheelbarrow
If you are digging new gardens or weeding, you will undoubtedly have a lot of waste. All of this has to go somewhere, and even if you have a compost pile in your yard, it still has to get there.
Unless your idea of fun is dragging every shovel of trash into the compost pile, the wheelbarrow should be in that garden shed.
You can save a lot of time and effort with a quality wheelbarrow – just make sure your tires are properly inflated before you start!
Best Choice Products Dual Wheel Home wheelbarrows are made of powder coated steel, polyurethane and rubber to resist rust.
The thick padded loop handles act as a kickstand and make pushing the wheelbarrow comfortable and easy to lift. The double 13-inch rubber wheels are sturdy and pneumatic, making them easy to maneuver on different types of platforms. The deep cart offers a generous 5 cubic feet of space.
15. A Small Stool
Before we talk about the next item on our list, it’s probably important to define what we mean by a resource. In our humble opinion, one tool is all that makes your life easier and allows you to get a task done with less effort than would otherwise be necessary.
That’s why a stool is a list of essential garden tools. If you really enjoy gardening and plan to spend several hours a week in your garden, you will be happy that you have invested in a small garden stool. They will save you a lot of joint pain and are definitely a lot easier on your knees.
The Abco prie-dieu and garden seat makes it easy to kneel in the garden without injuring your knees or back. It has a soft foam padding that provides a welcome cushion for the knees – it also helps protect the trouser knees!
The sturdy metal frame supports the arms and back when kneeling and standing. This kneeling chair can be flipped over to transform into a comfortable chair when it needs a break and folds flat for compact storage.
16. Knee Pads
If a crutch isn’t your thing, but you still want to save your knees, you should consider a good pair of knee pads. Kneeling to dig in the yard puts a strain on the kneecaps over time. If you just can’t take the pain in your knees anymore, it’s definitely time to buy knee pads.
The VUINO Heavy Duty Knee Pads protect your knees from cuts and scrapes on any terrain. They have a soft gel core and durable foam padding that provide cushioning and excellent comfort on the knees.
Designed to work with the natural motion of the knee zipper, these high quality knee pads feature adjustable Velcro straps to keep them in place and not slip during use.
17. Leaf Blower
There are several ways to get rid of leaves in your garden and it really depends on personal preference. I have always used a rake and am completely satisfied with my choice.
However, some people think this takes a little too long and my dad definitely falls into that category. For him, his leaf blower is the best invention after the toaster, and many people agree.
He blows the leaves into a corner, where he then places them all in a bag, ready to be emptied into the compost pile.
The Black + Decker BV6000 high performance blower, vacuum and mulcher has 2 speeds and comes with its own disposable leaf bag system. This high quality electric leaf blower is ideal for cleaning driveways, sidewalks, bridges and garages of waste and fallen leaves.
Easily switch from blower mode to vacuum mode, the heavy-duty vacuum cleaner eats leaves, lawn mowers, branches, pine needles and other lawn debris. The mulching mechanism is excellent – you can grind up to 16 bags of mulch at a time.
18. Weed Trimmer / Brush Cutter
There is an easier way to get rid of weeds than using a manual weed killer like the ones we have already mentioned in this article. You can always use a good quality lawnmower, or grass trimmer as it is sometimes called, and I have one in my shed. I prefer to use mine for bigger and scarier tasks, but it’s a great option if you’re short on time.
The lawnmower is a heavier version for grappling in rougher spots. For more information, check out our guide to the best lawn mowers on the market.
The main disadvantage of these machines is that they do not cut the roots of the weeds, so they grow back. I use both a lawnmower and a manual weed killer depending on the job and mood.
The Green works 21212 line cutter has an easy-care design and a 13-inch cutting path. It has an automatic twin wire feed, an adjustable telescopic arm and a 180-degree swivel handle for easy edging and trimming. (Remember you will need an extension cord with this trimmer).
19. Lawn Mower
It may seem obvious, but no garden looks good if you don’t take care of your lawn. That’s why every garden shed should have a good lawnmower. Some people like gas powered lawnmowers, some like electric lawnmowers, and others like push mowers, but whatever lawnmower you choose.
Yard size is often the deciding factor: if you have a large yard, you’ll be happy with the freedom of a gas mower, but if you only have a small lot to tend to, an electric lawn mower may be all you need. Are push mowers good on level ground but uphill? Hmm! Not so sure that would work!
The Green works 25142 Corded Electric Lawn Mower offers enough power to cut tough grass. The durable 16-inch cutting device does the work quickly and efficiently. And the 2-in-1 feature provides both mulch and a well-designed rear ejection mechanism that blows clippings into the included bag.
This top-of-the-line electric lawnmower has a 5-position height adjustment that ensures the perfect cutting height for all types of grass. It also comes with a 150-foot extension cord.
20. A Digging Fork
If you need to loosen soil, a regular garden rake is fine, but a pitchfork is better if you want to get some real penetration. That’s why it’s number 20 on our list.
The Fiskars Ergo D-Handle steel garden fork makes it easy to mix, turn, loosen and lift loose materials such as soil, compost or mulch.
Welded steel construction is much stronger than wood and does not bend like fiberglass. The angled D-handle keeps the wrist in a neutral position to reduce strain, and the sharp boron steel teeth facilitate hard penetration into the ground.
The center grip, drop-shaped shaft offers exceptional comfort and control. The powder-coated steel resists rust and offers easy cleaning, and the hanging hole allows for easy storage in a shed or garage.
Start digging!
So that’s about it. These are 20 tools that no gardener should miss if they want their yard to be the envy of the neighborhood. I’m sure you can think of others, but this is a pretty solid foundation to get you on track.
Good luck with your garden!
