From gardening tools to lawn ornaments, there are numerous accessories designed to make gardeners’ lives easier. Some are functional while others allow gardeners to express themselves.
Garden forks can be invaluable tools for digging in tight spaces and unearthing root crops. Look for models with sturdy tines capable of penetrating tough soil.
1. Gloves
No matter if you’re an experienced horticulturist or just beginning your first garden, gloves are one of the essential tools every amateur gardner needs. Gloves keep hands clean while protecting from blisters and cuts while digging, sowing, weeding, pruning and more.
Try searching for gardening gloves that are durable, water resistant and breathable – especially long cuffs to shield wrists and forearms from dirt, and form fitting for added comfort. Additionally, latex free gloves may help alleviate allergies.
Creative home and garden accessories give your garden its own distinctive character, setting it apart from cookie-cutter landscapes. Upgrading decor is an easy way to refresh the design of your garden and lift yourself out of a design rut. Consider what mood you would like to evoke in your garden: serenity, mystery or gravitas – and choose accessories to help achieve that ambiance.
2. Knee Pads
Kneeling for long hours while gardening can be hard on your knees and could aggravate medical conditions like arthritis. Protect your joints with garden knee pads!
Choose a pair with thick slabs of foam for protection and comfort, adjustable straps to secure fit, quick-adjust Velcro fastening system and warranty as added benefits for durability.
No matter if you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing landscape, these simple-to-install garden accessories will add instant style. From colorful terra-cotta planters and frost-proof ceramic containers, to a selection of sizes that suit both space requirements and planting needs – these accessories make great presents for gardeners in your life!
3. Trowel
Trowels are indispensable tools in the garden for digging, weeding and planting tasks. When purchasing one for these purposes, look for one with an ergonomic soft grip handle to reduce strain on both wrist and hand.
CFCT’s rugged trowel should remain bent-proof when digging in rocky soil and comes equipped with depth markers for easier measuring. Constructed from corrosion-resistant steel and FSC certified ash wood for extra durability.
This set of three gardening tools includes a hand trowel, transplanter and cultivator made from hardy tempered steel with wooden handles featuring hang-up holes for convenient storage. Perfect for smaller gardening projects where a shovel may be too big. Rustproof and won’t break easily during frequent use.
4. Scissors
Garden scissors and snips can come in very handy when harvesting herbs, clearing away dead leaves, or trimming other small garden items. Plus, they make short work of opening seed packets and potting soil bags quickly! What’s more, their size allows you to gain entry to tight packages like that of hand pruners without hassle – not an easy feat without them!
As there is a wide selection of gardening scissors available today, it’s essential that you choose ones which can handle various applications. Some models are tailored specifically to cutting herbs while others might work better for light pruning. You should also invest in a sharpening tool so your blades remain at peak performance between gardening sessions – otherwise their effectiveness will quickly fade and this can become costly as well as irritating.
5. Gardening Toolset
Garden toolsets are essential tools for anyone interested in gardening. It includes essential hand tools that you will need for digging, transplanting, weeding and cultivating vegetables and plants in the garden. Some sets even come equipped with tote bags, gloves and an apron to keep all your tools organized while working in your plot.
Choose a set that includes a garden trowel, transplanting trowel, garden knife, hand fork, and weeder with comfortable handle designs that are easy to grasp – some sets even feature longer handles to alleviate back strain when kneeling or bending in your garden. A garden knife features sharp blades for cutting, trimming, separating plants quickly as well as marking depths when planting seeds quickly. Some models even come equipped with ruler markings on its blade that allows you to quickly mark planting depths with its sharp tip blade!