Just Starting Out or for Containers:
- Trowel*
- Hand fork
- Machete*
- Grape shears*
- Gloves*
- Watering device or can*
- Pocket knife
General Gardening:
- Fork*
- Shovel
- Rake
- Hoe
- More gloves
- Pruners*
- Loppers
Hard Gardening:
- Mattock
- Digging bar
- Wheelbarrow
- Even more gloves
Rose Gardening:
- Special gloves*
- Thorn stripper
- Folding saw*
Seed Starting
- Dibbers*
- Screen
- Labels
- Pencil*
- Planting stick*
- Riddle*
- Marker
- Swiss Army knife*
- Fine watering device or can*
Tool Care
- File
- Rust eraser*
- Oil* (WD40)
- Wire brush
- Rags
- Boiled linseed oil
- More rags
The asterisks (*) note my favorites.
A first aid kit nearby at all times is an excellent idea. Always dress to protect yourself from the rays of the sun (or thorny plants!) – long sleeved shirts and long pants with a stylish hat is best. Cotton will keep you coolest.
david
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