Still, for most people, the basic tools will more than cover all your needs.

I have really come to enjoy theRadiusline of tools, with the ergonomic handled short shovels.

If you like a traditional shovel with a long handle, choose asturdy steelone.

Radius Original Green PRO Stainless Steel Garden Shovel

These are also useful for moving a small amount of potting soil or fertilizer.

The hand spade can dig in, but also hold about a cup or two of dirt.

A good handle is essential, here.

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Rubber can decay in the sun, and so many hand spades have weak metal and snap in half.

This is where it’s worth it to spend a little money.

A hori hori

A hori hori is like a jackknife for the garden.

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Like all my basic tools, I have several of them tucked around the garden.

Pruners are how you cut flowers, deadhead, trim berry branches, cut twine or prune tomatoes.

I love a pair with a swiveling handle to reduce hand stress.

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Whatever your model, these Cadillacs of garden tools are well worth the money.

If you’re looking for simple, I always have a few pairs ofFiskarsaround, too.

it’s possible for you to collect berries or move rocks.

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Burpee 13" Stainless Steel Trowel | Durable Long Lasting Garden Tool | Leather Wrist Strap 5" Handle, 10 Year Warranty, Oak

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PERWIN Hori Hori Garden Knife, Garden Tools with Sheath for Weeding,Planting,Digging, 7" Stainless Steel Blade with Cutting Edge, Full-Tang Wood Handle with Hanging Hole

Felco Pruning Shears (F 11) - High Performance Swiss Made One-Hand Garden Pruner with Steel Blade

5 Gallon Orange Bucket