Are you just starting out in gardening? Are you an enthusiast but not sure whether you have everything you need to carry out your tasks? In this post, we recommend 11 essential gardening tools for beginners, which you can find at Eiviss Garden.
Gloves
While gardening is a wonderful hobby, it can quickly become a nuisance if you start pricking yourself on thorns or splinters without the right pair of gloves.
Gloves should be durable, but not too bulky, especially when working with seeds or transplanting seedlings. Fit is important, as poorly fitting gloves can cause blisters or lead to accidents if they slip off. Water-resistant but also breathable fabrics will help keep your hands cool and comfortable. Longer cuffs protect your wrists and forearms from scratches and help keep dirt out.
Pruning shears
Pruning shears will help you keep your plants under control as they grow. They should fit easily in the palm of your hand, and if we want cleaner cuts and to do less damage to plants, the blades should be sharpened regularly.
There are different types:
Anvil-style ones cut with a sharp blade that meets a flat surface, similar to a knife on a chopping board. These are best for dead wood, as they can cause crushing damage to fresh, green stems and branches.
By-pass ones cut with a sharp blade that passes a flat, sharpened surface, more like scissors. These are best for living plants and green wood.
