Choose the most useful garden tools, and you won't waste cash while you will get the job done right. In the interest of efficiency, this page will be a simple list of the most useful tools for the home gardener.
I have linked the posts that explain these tools in depth; as well as some of the time and work savers to consider owning. Expect affiliate links to Amazon and other companies to provide a convenient and time saving way to shop. Let's go!
Tool List 1, The Work
- Folding Blade Pruning Saw
- Hand pruners
- A hand trowel
- Garden spade
- Water hose and watering can
- Garden shoes or clogs
- Hand weeding tool(s)
- Basic garden hoe
- Snips

Tool List 2, The Cleanup
Besides working on the garden areas, there is the inevitable "cleanup". Keep things tidy for good looks, and also plant health. These are useful implements for hauling and cleaning.
- Outdoor broom and dustpan
- Garden wagon or wheel barrow
- 5 gallon bucket or strong tote
- Flexible trug

Tool List 3, The Big Garden Jobs
The most useful garden tools for getting big jobs done, like spring soil prep or autumn leaf collection. As well as the grass mowing!
- Tiller
- Leaf blower
- Leaf vacuum
- Tractor mower or Lawn mower
