The previous article summarises several essential tools for gardening. Now, we will continue to talk about the remaining “must-haves” tools for gardening.
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Hoe – A hoe is helpful in the garden to help with weeding and cultivating.
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Hand trowel – The hand trowel is not only a basic necessity but also the first gardening tool I ever owned, as with many gardeners. It is excellent for planting and digging smaller projects.
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Hand pruners – Regarding hand pruners, get the best ones you can afford. They also come in ergonometric designs, a boon to those of us with hand and wrist problems. I prefer ratchet pruners. They give me more power but with less strength on my end.
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Bypass loppers – Bypass loppers are for jobs that are too large for hand pruners. They are a must for branches over ¾ of an inch in diameter. Again, they come in ratcheted forms, giving the gardener more power by multiplying your hand strength.
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