Even if you think that your supply of tools for your vegetable garden is complete, it isn’t until you have a full collection of small gardening tools, some of which you may not expect. And it pays off to have these close at hand, like in a storage shed or a designated space in your garage, instead of having odds and ends stored away in some part of your house.
Off course there are the normal small gardening tools that you know very well like the shovels and the spades and so on. Here I want to have a look at the ones that you don’t think of every day. So, let’s take a look at the not so obvious small gardening tools that will take your gardening a long way.
Small Gardening Tools – Gardening Gloves
Gardening gloves are a must. When you’re working with such a wide assortment of materials – weeds, stakes, soil, rocks, shovels, and the like, a good pair of gardening gloves will definitely be your ally against grime, blisters, and cuts. Before you purchase gloves, make sure they fit properly. A good pair of gloves will fit snugly but not to the point of discomfort.
Small Gardening Tools – Gardening Journal
Even if you are only planning on gardening for one season (and who would think this way?), you would benefit greatly from a gardening journal. You can buy a formal gardening journal, a plain journal, or even a spiral bound notebook of lined or grid paper. Using a gardening journal will help you plan out your garden site so that each plant gets the proper amount of sunlight and moisture. You will also be able to record when you water and fertilize and track what works for your particular plants. This is a habit you won’t regret when it comes to improving on your gardening skills and making a better garden each year.
Small Gardening Tools – Small knife
Though this one may be tempting to keep in the house, resist. A small sharp knife, either a kitchen knife or a pocket knife will be your best friend for tasks small and large. You will be presented with plenty of opportunities for opening new bags of materials, cutting pieces of twine used for staking and other functions, and so many other things that you will encounter in your vegetable gardening hobby.
Finally,
A good set of small gardening tools are all that stand between you and frustration, blisters, and improving your gardening skills. Why would anyone try to go without them?
