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Horticultural Tools and Their Uses
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Grafting Knife
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.
Secateurs
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.
Soil pH Meter
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.
Pruning Shears
Pruning shears are hand-held cutting tools used to trim, shape, and remove dead or overgrown branches and foliage to encourage healthy plant growth.
Wheelbarrow
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.
Anvil Pruner
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.
Hoe
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.
Garden Fork
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.
Rake
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.
Lawn Mower
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.
Watering Can
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.
Mulching Machine
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.
Garden Hose
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.
Transplanting Spade
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.
Irrigation Sprinkler
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.
Hedge Trimmer
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.
Trowel
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.
Cultivator
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.
Dibber
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.
Spade
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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