What Are Some Gardening Must-Haves?

If you’re new to gardening, you may not be aware of some gardening must-haves that will help make your newfound hobby a little easier. Even though winter is fast approaching, there is never a wrong time to start gardening. Many plants thrive in the winter that will need attention, and lots of things you could be doing while you wait for the perfect time for your warm-climate plants to flourish! 

 

This article will tell you about some of the must-have gardening tools that will be invaluable to your new gardening adventure! 

 

Gardening gloves are a must-have for gardeners because they help to protect your hands from sharp and harmful plants like thorns and stinging nettles that can cause you to stop and go back inside. 

 

Gardening gloves don’t exist merely to prevent your hands from getting dirty. There are many types of gardening gloves you can buy. But we recommend specialised outdoor work gloves, which are often made of nitrile and have excellent water-resistant properties. 

 

These gloves tend to include reinforced thumb patches for extra protection against sharp objects that would pierce ordinary gloves. 

 

Hand trowels are incredibly useful must-have garden tools that can help to correctly bed plants and herbs while ridding the soil of weeds. The best hand trowels are made of stainless steel and hold their pedestal due to the durability and anti-rusting properties of the steel. 

 

Many hand trowels also include measurements on the side of the steel to indicate how far you have dug, and how much further you need to go for your plants to grow correctly once in the soil. 

 

Hedge clippers are another of the must-have garden tools if you have large bushes in your garden or even shrubbery that is difficult to reach without tall ladders. Not only can hedge clippers help you access certain branches that would otherwise be difficult to reach, but they can also help you shape your bushes to your liking, which can increase the overall appearance of tidiness in your garden. 

 

You could choose a manual or an electric hedge clipper, but an electric option would save far more time by comparison. 

 

Hoses with adjustable nozzles are a must-have for gardeners, as they negate the need for multiple trips to and from a water butt or your indoor sink and can control the pressure you put your plants under. Fragile plants may crumble under the pressure of a hose, which is why the various settings are lifesavers. 

 

Additionally, if you’d like to cover large areas of your garden at once, all you need to do is turn the dial. 

 

You’ll probably be so focused on your garden that you may start forgetting about your own needs. Aside from water and regular food intake, it is a great idea to take care of yourself while gardening with the help of knee pads. 

 

You’ll likely be on your knees a lot and they’re incredibly susceptible to damage. So, using a knee pad will allow you to work far longer because your knees aren’t aching. Making knee pads, a gardening must-have. 

 

There’s nothing worse than taking on a huge project and feeling like you’re drowning in it. So, if maintaining your garden is beginning to become overwhelming, don’t panic because Outback Landscapes can help. 

 

We are an independent landscaping company based in Hinckley that provides a wide range of garden landscaping services throughout Leicestershire, including tree surgery, fence fitting, patio and paving fitting, driveway services, and more! 

 

We have over 30 years of experience in the landscape and gardening industry, so no job is too big for us. Contact us today to inquire about our services!