A Beginners Guide To Essential Gardening Tools

For some of us, our gardens are our pride and joy!

It's where we spend hours at a time making sure everything is tidy & pruned to perfection.

For others, it could be the first time we've had an outdoor space & maybe don't know what tools we will need to keep it clean and tidy.

Here at HSS DIY, we have compiled a list of essential gardening tools you'll need to help you get through your gardening jobs, no matter their size.

Essential Gardening Tools

When it comes to gardening tools, you'll find there's a plethora of them out there to choose from.

As your garden grows, as well as your skills, you can add more tools to your collection.

Here are some of the garden tools we think should always be in your tool kit.

Gloves

We think gloves are essential when working in your garden.

Not only will they keep your hands clean from soil, but they'll protect you when using products like fertiliser & herbicides which contains toxins.

Gloves can also protect you from against any cuts and scrapes from sharp tools as well as thorns and splinters.

Check out our wide range of gardening gloves that you can buy online.

Garden Forks

These handy tools help you dig up and turn over area of soil in your garden.

Whether it be your plant pots, veg patches or your lawn, garden forks can be useful for different jobs such as aerating, transplanting & sowing seeds.

Hand Trowels

When you need to dig or move around a small amount of soil, a hand trowel is going to be handy.

As the tools is wide and deep, it's able to scoop up dirt and soil easily.

You can use the trowel for planting bulbs & seeds & weeding.

If you need to add a trowel to your garden tool collection, we have plenty for you to choose from that are available to buy.

Rakes

Rakes are an essential part of garden & lawn care.

They help you gather fallen leaves, mulch, twigs and other debris on the ground.

You can also use the rake to spread & level soil as well as preparing soil for planting.

Check out what garden rakes we have to buy that you can add to your garden tool collection.

Secateurs

When you need to prune or trim hedges, shrubs & flowers then secateurs are the tool for you.

Secateurs are essential tools to add to your gardening kit as they are strong enough to easily cut through twigs and branches.

Similar to secateurs, you can also use loppers which have a longer handles that can cut through thicker branches.

Hoses

Adding a hose to your gardening tool collection can help with a number of outdoor jobs.

From watering your lawn to cleaning anything from decking & windows, having a hose is extremely handy when you can access water easier.

If it's not possible for you to have a hose pipe in your garden or you'd prefer a different option, watering cans will be just as useful.

Weeders

Who likes weeds? Not us!

These pesky garden pests are unfortunately very common & tend to grow all year round.

We don't have to put up with them.

Having essential weeding tools in your toolbox can help you pull the weeds from their roots, making your garden tidy again.

A weeder along with weedkiller, they make a powerhouse duo for getting rid of the unwanted vegetation.

Get your essential gardening tools from HSS DIY

Having the proper tools in your gardening toolbox will be the difference between a good job and a great job.

There are so many gardening tools to choose from so you'll need to choose based on your own outdoor area.

From gloves, rakes, hoses to weedkiller, there's something for every gardening job on your list.

If you need help or have any questions about gardening tools, get in touch with our live chat experts who are on hand and happy to help or contact your local HSS branch.