Gardening 101: All the Tools You Need To Start Gardening!

Now if at all you know a thing or two about gardening you know how important this tool with a fancy name is. It's basically used to dig area to plant and then to refill the soil. You can also use it for digging out weed, potting and transplanting. It's super handy and the cushioning would help with the grip and to avoid any blisters from heavy use.

You will always spot a scissors in a gardeners tool kit. This is primarily used for pruning, i.e. to cut out dry leaves and stems that are not required or remove weeds. You can also use it to give your plants or hedges shape. It comes with a locking system to avoid accidents.

Sickle is a rather popular gardening tool used for cutting and digging to mix manure or other organic fertilisers into the soil. It is usually used by professional farmers or gardeners but If you have a smaller garden you can get this to remove weed or cut off those fruits from your balcony garden.

Discounted Price: INR 275

Now if you are planning to turn into a pro gardener you will need a good pruner. It is used regularly in lawns or gardens to remove all the extra growth from a tree or plant. This pruner is ideal for smaller trees and hedges. It also comes with a cover that makes it safe to store.

Discounted Price: INR 321

Pro-Tip: If you have kids in the house keep all the equipment but especially this one as far away as possible. You also have to handle it with care.

Watering cans are ideal for small gardens or for you to water your house plants around the window or balcony. There are plenty of options available in watering cans but being slightly more specific we'd go with this for how cute it looks. It holds up to 1 litre of water. 

Discounted Price: INR 1,233

If you own a bigger garden or want to directly water the entire garden a watering hose would be what you are looking for. It's made with high quality PVC which makes it durable and is 15 meters long which is a primary quality. It also comes with a hose connector for easy use.

Discounted Price: INR 799

Pro-Tip: If you need more options for water equipment, check this list.

Another tool that is super helpful to keep your garden clean at all times is a rake. It's basically used to remove the dead leaves in the springs and falls. It is also used to remove rocks, stones, and even clogs before planting. It is also used to level the soil. This rake is adjustable, so you can use it easily basis on your height without bending a lot. 

Discounted Price: INR 859

One of the primary equipments we would ask you to get is a pair of gloves. This would prevent your hands from any cuts and blisters. These gloves from Leafy Islands are made of polyester and cotton which makes it both durable and flexible to use. 

Now if you want to get all the equipments to start off gardening  we think you should just get this entire kit from Leafy Island. It has 7 products which includes scissor, khurpi, trowel, cultivator, fork and weeder. It's ideal for smaller gardens and beginners and comes at a stealer price. If you already own a pair of gloves get this gardening tools kit without the gloves. 

What's a gardener with his or her Shovel? This foldable shovel is a gardeners dream. It's easy to use, foldable and super handy. It comes with a cover so you can store it easily. Shovel is ideal to dig soil and plant. 

Pro-Tip: If you love trekking and want to take out the Bear Grylls in you, carry it with you as it comes with a super cool cover as well.

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