Once you have chosen the plants you want for your garden, you will need to check whether you have the right tools to start growing it. Let's take a look at the four most important tools every gardener can't do without:
1. Pitchfork - a pitchfork is a gardening tool that has 2 to 6 prongs and a long handle. There are different pitchfork sizes, and the choice will depend on the type of work you will do, be it separate,lift or throw loose pieces of material such as dirt and leaves. The space between each prong varies as well.
2. Pruning shears - these tools have long handles and blades. By using a good pruning shear you will be able to prune rose bushes and other plants such as unruly vines. You will also be able to cut the grass at the edges of walkways and garden beds, in those hard-to-reach places. Pruning shears are also used to trim the edges and remove dead leaves or wood on flowers. Because this type of equipment is so useful, you should always invest in good quality pruning shears as they will help you keep your garden tidy and organized.
3. Spade - A gardening spade has a long, thick handle and a heavy flat blade. You will use it to dig up and move dirt from one place to another.
4. Trowel - A trowel is a shovel-like piece of equipment used to dig up dirt and set small plants. Among the various trowel styles, make sure you choose those ones which have a type of handle with an easy grip, non-slide and non-slid grips so that your job will be easier. A trowel with no grip will be difficult to use and could end up ruining your garden.
Now that you have the tools to start gardening, let's go for it! If you dedicate some of your free time to planting, pruning, trimming, you will most likely have a beautiful place to be admired from the front porch.
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