8 essential garden tools

Your first foray into gardening doesn't have to be daunting. A small but smart selection of tools will help you do the job right – from spring cleanup and planting through summer and fall. Here are eight essentials.

By Sara Katz, Master Gardener and Landscape Designer

Essential garden tools: Stainless-steel soil scoops

www.leevalley.com

What are they?
Stainless-steel soil scoops

What are they used for?
These sturdy scoops are great for mixing small quantities of soil and compost as well as filling flowerpots, window boxes and bird feeders, and transferring soil amendments, such as bonemeal and coco fibre, to planting holes.

Why do I like these models?
Since they're stainless steel, these lightweight scoops won’t rust.

How much do they cost?
About $8 to $10

Where can you buy them?
Lee Valley Tools

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Page 3 - Essential garden tools: Japanese farmer's knife
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Page 5 - Essential garden tools: Garden spade
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