From garden hoes to hand weeders, these are the best gardening tools for any beginner or garden enthusiast to have at the ready
If you’re passionate about cultivating a flourishing garden or looking to elevate your gardening game, having the right tools is essential.
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a gardening amateur, investing in high-quality, efficient tools can make all the difference in your gardening experience, and the outcome of your blossoming flowerbeds.
From ergonomic hand tools to hardy pruning gloves, the right tools can help you easily tackle everything from planting and pruning to weeding and harvesting.
We’ve curated a selection of the best gardening tools, designed to enhance your efficiency and enjoyment in the garden, turning even the most labour-intensive tasks into smooth, satisfying activities.
Dive in to discover the tools you’ll need to create a more vibrant, thriving garden.
The best gardening tools 2024
Garden tool cart
$169 at Trade Tested
Any garden hobbyist would tell you that having efficient storage for all your tools should be at the top of the shopping list for anyone starting their gardening journey. Losing your secateurs among the weeds? Forgetting one glove in the garden shed? This tool cart makes gardening a lot easier, as it travels with you around your outdoors, so no more back and forth.
Long-handled tools are secure thanks to the top ring, while the bucket can carry your mulch, fertiliser, or even small plants. The pocket organiser is perfect for hand tools too.
Natural Linen Anna Sunhat
$118.04 at Etsy
This high-quality sun hat is a vital garden tool for any avid gardener, offering a myriad of benefits beyond mere style. Providing crucial protection from harmful UV rays, particularly in New Zealand, this linen sunhat will reduce the risk of sunburn while outdoors.
With a wide brim, this hat will keep your face, neck and shoulders covered, while also preventing you from overheating and reducing glare from the sun. With the handy ribbon that ties around the neck, it won’t go flying in high winds.
Sophie Conran Everyday Gloves
$54.90 at Gubba
Gardening gloves are essential for any gardener to protect hands from dirt, thorns, and splinters, helping to reduce the risk of cuts and infections. This pair by Sophie Conran is both functional and beautiful, offering comfort for all-day gardening tasks.
The palms of these gloves are made from hardwearing (yet super-soft) fabric that won’t go stiff if it gets wet. Better yet, these gloves are machine washable, so will look good as new after a weekend in the garden.
Foldable Garden Kneeler and Seat
$59.00 at Trade Tested
Protect your knees and back in the garden with this handy kneeler and seat. This one from Trade Tested is an essential tool for gardeners of all ages, especially those who spend hours pottering about in the garden. It is made from high-quality steel but is also very light, so can easily be carried around the garden without any extra strength.
The tough foam of the seat will reduce pressure on your knees and the strong handles will help you find your balance while getting up and down. It can also easily be converted from a kneeler to a seat by flipping it upside down, but take care of the storage pouches on either side.
Traditional Sussex Trug
$145.00 at The Trug Maker
If you’re going to invest in a harvest basket, get it from the experts. This trug is an indispensable tool for any gardener harvesting their flowers, vegetables, fruit and herbs. A strong, light-weight carry-all, this trug is durable, and if not treated or varnished, will develop a beautiful patina over time.
Better yet, when not in use in the garden, use it as a picnic basket, a fruit bowl or a knitting basket.
Bulb Planter
$17.99 at Mitre 10
This bulb planter tool is invaluable for gardeners hoping to simplify and enhance planting tasks. Whether you’re planting flower bulbs, seed potatoes or other bedding plants, this tool allows for precise and effortless planting at the correct depth, ensuring optimal growth.
Minimising the strain on your back and knees by eliminating manual digging this tool makes planting quicker and more comfortable, while also ensuring a well-organised garden layout.
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