You shouldn’t need a huge shed full of tools to keep your garden going, even though the latest gadgets can be tempting. To get started, you’ll want to have the basics.
Spade & Hand Trowel: A good shovel can be your best friend. In the spring, it is a vital tool to turn over soil and remove manure. A hand trowel is better for smaller jobs, like transplanting seedlings.
Rake: For smoothing out soil, spreading mulch or gathering up debris around the garden.
Watering Cans: Even if you plan on using a hose to water with, a good watering can (or two) can be helpful for spot treatments and for when you don’t want to drag a length of hose along behind you.
Buckets: A collection of various size buckets will never go amiss in a garden. From hauling water, seedlings, compost, other tools or collecting newly picked vegetables, they will always be in demand.
Hoe: A hoe is ideal for breaking up clumps of soil and hacking down emerging little weedlings.
Spray bottles: Plastic bottles with a trigger spray will come in handy so many times. When you mix up your own insect sprays, you’ll need some way to apply them.
Pruning shears: These are good for trimming stems, cutting off dead leaves or to harvest your vegetables with. Scissors aren’t going to cut it.
Gloves: Get a sturdy pair of leather gloves that fit you well. Invest in good quality or you’ll end up buying new gloves every year.