Tools for Planting, Tending and Harvesting a Garden

In order to make sure you remember what you have planted and where, you will need to mark the rows. It is common for people to attach the empty seed packet to a wooden stake, but in most situations the empty packet gets wet or the packet blows away, in either case you will not be able to tell what has been planted. Try these tips to mark your garden:

Garden Hoe

Weeding the garden is a tedious task, but it is an important one. If the weeds get out-of-hand they will eventually smother the plants and ruin your bounty. Use a hoe that has an arrow-shaped blade for weeding. This type of hoe is easy to manoeuvre through the tight rows and it will not damage the roots of your plants like a paddle hoe.

Garden Trowel

The same trowel used for planting bulbs and digging holes for seeds can be used to remove weeds from the garden. Use caution when using a trowel for weeding, because digging too deep may damage plants.

Garden Fork

The garden fork can be used to remove the weeds on the edge of the garden as well as spreading additional fertilizer when needed.

Garden Scissors

Garden scissors are an extremely handy garden tool to have when tending a garden. Garden scissors, also known as flower shears, can be used to cut deadheads, trimming herbs and snipping stems.

Garden Hose

Read the recommended amount of watering on the seed packet for each type of plant. Use a water hose with a sprayer to avoid soaking the soil and to lightly mist the tops of the plants.

One of the most important tools you will need when tending the garden is patience. However, with patience and the proper care you will soon be rewarded with a bounty of fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or flowers.