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10 MUST HAVE FARM TOOLS FOR BEGINNER AND EXPERT GARDENERS

Updated: Oct 31, 2023


Farming tools

At some point in most people’s lives they think “ it would be nice to have my own garden.” Perhaps one person wishes to grow his own vegetables. Perhaps someone hopes to create a lush flower garden. Whatever the reason you want to start your own gardening project or what size your gardening project is, you will need certain tools to help you get the job done easily. Most gardening can be done with your bare hands and brute strength. You can also prevent some serious back injuries by investing in and using appropriate garden tools. Here are a few gardening tools that will help you complete your project.


1. HOE


Hoe

A garden hoe can be incredibly useful, especially if you are growing small and delicate plants. Hoes can help you uproot pesky weeds. They can also help you clear dirt and debris from plants without doing damage to the bases of the plants. You can also use them to help you plant seeds. You probably will use your hoe every single day and you will be glad you have it on hand when you have delicate earth work to get done. A hoe can save you a lot of time and work with a variety of different types of gardening projects.




2. HAND PRUNERS/PRUNING SHEARS FARM TOOLS


Pruning shears


If we had to pick our most essential tool, it would be the garden pruner. A hand pruner is extremely versatile to cut or trim small branches from perennial plants, shrubs, and trees. Hand pruners can also be useful for harvesting ripe vegetables without damaging the plant. Look for razor-sharp blades and a comfortable grip.

Tolsen hand pruner is a wonderful options.



3. Garden Sprinkler


Sprinkler


Proper water supply to plants is one of the most essential factors for plant growth and that is why you need a water sprinkler to distribute water evenly in your garden. Too much water in the soil can stunt growth, turn leaves yellow, and make them more vulnerable to diseases, like root rot. Sprinklers deliver regulated amounts of water via droplets instead of a constant flow, protecting plants from nutrient loss and soil compaction.


4. Watering Can


Watering can

Able to evenly water plants anywhere, a watering can is best suited for small watering jobs. It should have a capacity of a least 2 gallons but be easy to carry when full. Select a plastic or metal model with a removable spout. It’s also often beneficial to keep a smaller watering can around, too—especially when it comes to watering around small container plants.




5. Mini Garden tool set


Hand tools

Gardening in the fresh air and sunshine is a real stress-buster when you have the right tools. Hand Cultivator Mini Rake is the perfect hand rake or hand tiller for loosening soil, removing weeds, aerating or tilling your garden.


A trowel is an essential tool that no gardener can afford to be without, but not all spades are the same. this mini shovel will allow you to plant seeds, remove weeds and perform other tasks with ease.


6. Pressure sprayer


Pressure sprayer farm tools

Pressure Sprayers enable the application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and defoliants as a means of crop quality control. You can also use it to apply liquid foliar fertilizer on your plant leaves. It is a necessary and handy tool to have as a home gardener. It comes in different sizes but the most preferred ones for home gardening is the 2L and 3L sprayers.


7. Wheelbarrow

Farm tools

A wheelbarrow is a small hand-propelled vehicle, usually with just one wheel, designed to be pushed and guided by a single person using two handles at the rear, or by a sail to push the ancient wheelbarrow by the wind. It is very necessary to have a wheel barrow in the garden as it helps to easily convey materials to and from the garden. You can use it to move waste material of animals, transport fertilizer, carry farm tools and equipment, carry harvested crops like plantain and cassava etc


8. Gloves

Gloves

Gloves like Nitrile have excellent chemical resistance against common chemicals.

F gardeners need to wear gloves as protective barriers in caring for livestock, handling chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and even dealing with contaminated soil and sick animals.

Gloves can also be worn in extreme weather conditions.


9. Cutlass

Cutlass

It is very necessary to have a cutlas in your garden as this will be very helpful in cutting tree branches, weeds, and other plant materials in farmland and digging superficial holes for the planting of seeds. You can also use cutlass to harvest crops like plantain, sugarcane, palm nut etc


10. Rake

Rake

A rake is an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end, used especially for drawing together cut grass or smoothing loose soil or gravel.

Rake can be used to collect leaves, hay, grass, etc,  for loosening the soil in gardening, light weeding and leveling of sloped planting beds, removing dead grass from lawn, for turning the top layers of soil, the tines of rakes can break up large clods of earth into smaller parts


Conclusion

To excel in the world of agriculture, you need the right tools and equipment at your disposal. Whether you’re a home gardener, small-scale farmer or manage vast fields, these ten farm tools are essential for success. And when it comes to sourcing these tools, look no further than Kantanka Farms — your trusted partner in farming equipment supply.

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