Ms. Eudora’s Garden Tool Blog

When making a gardening tool purchase, a little knowledge of what you will need and their use can be very beneficial especially if you are a novice gardener.First rule of thumb is to always buy the highest quality of tools that you can afford. Remember, cheap garden tools won’t last very long and you will be constantly replacing them. However, quality does not mean neglect, proper use care of your garden tools is always important.

Before making a garden tool purchase of any kind, ask yourself the following questions:

• How big is my lawn?

• How big will I have my garden?

• Will I plant fruits, vegetables flowers or all three in my garden?

• How many trees and shrubs do I have and how much needs removing?

• How much time am I going to devote to my garden?

Once you have asked and answered these few questions you are now ready to buy your garden tools. Choose stainless steel garden tools for longevity because they are sturdy and practically trouble free.

Be certain to select tools that fit your hand comfortably. If possible, try out ergonomically designed tools. They have soft grip handles and will fit like a glove, while making your gardening tasks easier.

Here is a list of the must have garden tools you will most likely be needing and their uses:

WEEDER - designed for the removal of weeds with ease. Simply place the prong between the weeds roots and press the handle down.

GARDEN SCOOP - extremely useful for putting potting mix in planters, pots and digging holes in soft soil in your garden.

PRESSED FORK - Good for soft soil, for cultivating and weeding, and won’t go to deep.

MINI-RAKE - Best for small narrow garden beds, pots and window boxes.

SOIL KNIFE - excellent for planting seedling or bulbs and when you need a narrow slot or small hole.

TROWEL - Great for digging, planting and re-potting.

TRANSPLANTER - Just right for transplanting from pot to pot, garden beds, baskets and window boxes.

WIRE FORK - Cultivating, weeding and loosening the soil.

CULTIVATOR - Raking over soil, pulling out long stringy weeds, mixing in fertilizers or compost and works well as an aerator.

With so many durable stainless steel garden tools on the market, a purchase of these excellent tools should be done by choice or preference. In any case the durability of stainless steel is always a good investment that will last for years to come and as with any garden tools, proper care is always a necessity.

All products and images above are courtesy of Moss Products.