Getting into a new hobby can be fun, especially if it something you have had an interest in for a while now. One of the best hobbies to get into is actually gardening, not only is this meditating but it would also benefit you financially. Growing your own plants, herbs and even fruits is a good way to save money on groceries. Not only that but gardening can also open up new possibilities. Soon enough you may even start thinking of opening your own flower shop. It is one of the businesses that you can do at home, so you do not have to worry about buying a commercial space for it.
Gardening may seem like a difficult thing but it is actually pretty simple if you put your heart into it. Starting may need hard work but seeing the results would certainly get you fired up for more tasks ahead. If you are getting into gardening, ask around from people who you know are into it, for some tips on starting and maintaining a garden. One of the most important things you need, aside from interest and dedication, are the tools. Here are the 10 tools you would definitely need to have with you as you begin your gardening dreams:
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Wheelbarrow
You have probably heard of this item and its purpose. It is to easily carry and transport items around your lot. They are pretty useful when transferring the soil or even plants from one part of your garden to another. You can also use it t transport your goods as soon as you harvest them.
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Dibber
Dibbers are not that common but they are pretty useful during planting. Dibbers are actually used to create holes for seeds, seedlings and bulbs. They are helpful especially in known the depth of the soil when planting. Some plants need to be planted at specific inches beneath the ground.
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Garden Trowel
These are some of the most used type of tools in gardening. You should find one you are comfortable with as you would be using it a lot. It’s used to transfer plants from one part of the soil to another.
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Digging Spade
A stainless-steel type of digging spade is essential for any garden. This takes out the hard labor of trying to dig the soil with your bare hands or a smaller shovel. Regular digging spades actually get rusted easily and sometimes the soil sticks to them which is why they are not good for long term. Buy a stainless one.
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Garden Knife
A very useful tool. It is used to cut off weeds, grass, sticks and flowers. You can also use them to trim vegetables and fruit plants. It would be better if you can carry it in your pocket.
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Fork Hoe
A very useful tool to dig out soil and even to rake leaves and grass that may scatter around your garden and would affect the growth of your plants. Think of it as the broom for your garden.
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Heavy Duty Hoe
An important tool needed to break new ground. It would help you especially with the effort required when digging through the almost solid ground where you want to plant your flowers.
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Garden Secataurs
These tools would handle the pruning needed in any garden. Pruning is an important maintenance job in any gardens so make sure you know how to prune properly.
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Oscillating Hoe
An oscillating hoe allows you to hoe an entire raised bed in one go. This type of tool will help you do your work faster and properly.
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Golden Gark
Also, a very useful tool in any garden, the golden gark is a rake, shovel and soil sift in one item. This type of tool is lightweight and would be really helpful in cleaning and clearing up your garden.
These are tools that beginners should normally have to make it easier for them to start gardening. These are basic tools which help in the beginning process of your garden and that is to prepare the soil for plants. You can easily find these tools online or at a local shop. You can also ask your local florist if they know of places where these tools can be found. Aside from having these tools however you must know how to use them. You can ask a gardener you know about them or read about them. This is to ensure you avoid injuring yourself and your plants as you begin your gardening.
Having these 10 tools will not ensure immediate success on your gardening hobby but it would help make things easier and help you appreciate gardening a little bit more. It may seem like hard work which leads to a very long wait for the success, but when you get used to it or learn to really love gardening, it would be a breeze. Not only will this type of hobby help you financially but the earth itself would benefit from your planting. Having plants or a garden also helps keep the air fresh around you, so it also benefits you. A garden also makes a house look more peaceful and beautiful. In fact, there are a lot of benefits in growing or having a garden of your own near your house.
