Essential Gardening Tools

A list of essential garden tools will vary according to the garden site, soil type and preferred activities of the gardener!

The basic list of tools for the vegetable gardener should include:

• fork - with four sharp tines, for digging

• spade
• rake

• hoe

• trowel
• wheel barrow
• cart - to help carry large amounts of trash to the compost heap, & to carry tools (an old pram is ideal!)
• watering can

• protective clothing & sunscreen - hat and gloves

These nine essential garden tools will keep the vegetable gardener in good stead.