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Horticultural Tools and Their Uses

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Grafting Knife

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A grafting knife is a specialized tool used to make precise cuts on plant tissue for the purpose of grafting or budding, critically used to join plant parts for propagation.

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Secateurs

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Secateurs are strong, heavy-duty pruning shears designed for cutting through tougher plant material, used to prune harder branches and stems cleanly and with precision.

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Soil pH Meter

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A soil pH meter is an instrument used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of soil, critical information for gardeners wanting to ensure optimal growing conditions for plants.

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Pruning Shears

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Pruning shears are hand-held cutting tools used to trim, shape, and remove dead or overgrown branches and foliage to encourage healthy plant growth.

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Wheelbarrow

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A wheelbarrow is a small hand-propelled vehicle with one wheel, designed to be pushed and guided by a single person to transport supplies, soil, or compost in garden work.

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Anvil Pruner

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An anvil pruner is a type of pruning shear with a single straight blade that closes onto a flat edge, or 'anvil', ideal for cutting dead wood or tougher branches.

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Hoe

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A hoe is a long-handled tool with a flat blade used to cultivate the soil, remove weeds, and shape the soil in gardening and farming.

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Garden Fork

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A garden fork is a tool with a handle and several (usually four) short, sturdy tines used for loosening, lifting and turning over soil in gardening.

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Rake

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A rake is a tool with a toothed bar fixed transversely to a handle, used in horticulture to collect leaves, debris, and to level or prepare the soil.

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Lawn Mower

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A lawn mower is a machine utilizing one or more revolving blades to cut a grass surface to an even height, commonly used for maintaining lawns and grassy areas in horticulture.

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Watering Can

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A watering can is a container with a spout used to water plants by hand, allowing for a controlled and gentle distribution of water over the soil and foliage.

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Mulching Machine

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A mulching machine is a device used to chop up garden waste into small pieces for use as mulch, helping to conserve soil moisture and suppress weed growth.

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Garden Hose

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A garden hose is a flexible tube used to carry water, outfitted with a nozzle for variable water flow, used for irrigation and watering across distances in a garden.

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Transplanting Spade

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A transplanting spade is a tool with a long, narrow, and flat blade designed for transplanting shrubs, trees, and other perennials by minimizing damage to the root systems.

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Irrigation Sprinkler

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An irrigation sprinkler is a device used to water plants by delivering a fine spray of water over a large area, providing even and automated watering for lawns and beds in horticulture.

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Hedge Trimmer

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A hedge trimmer is a tool, either manual or powered, used for trimming and shaping hedges and bushes, featuring a blade set that makes quick work of dense foliage.

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Trowel

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A trowel is a small hand tool with a pointed, scoop-shaped metal blade used in horticulture for digging small holes, transplanting seedlings, and mixing soil or fertilizer.

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Cultivator

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A cultivator is a tool designed to stir the soil around plants in order to promote growth and remove weeds, often having a three-pronged design for efficiency.

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Dibber

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A dibber is a pointed, hand-held tool used to make holes in the soil, especially for planting bulbs or seedlings, or for sowing seeds.

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Spade

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A spade is a tool designed for digging, edging, and slicing through soil, typically used for planting, transplanting, and bed preparation in horticulture.

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