The Beginner's Herb Garden: An Herb Society of America Guide

Garden Tools

The enjoyment of working in an herb garden depends in part upon using the right tools. Select only those that are strong and durable enough for long years of service and take good care of them, keeping them in a convenient area ready for use.

The tools and supplies most often used in a modest garden are: spade, spading fork, rake, trowel, hand weeder, cultivator, pruning shears, scissors, watering can, raffia or tape, plant stakes, and a hose.

The minimum needed is a good pair of pruning shears, a sturdy trowel, watering can or hose and a spade. It is better to buy less and get the best quality you can afford. Other tools that may later become necessary are a wheelbarrow or garden cart, long-handled cultivator, transplanting spade, loppers and even a pruning saw if trees are included in the garden. 

Keep track of your plants with labels, or if you do not want labels in the garden, do a sketch showing the names and locations of the plants for future reference.

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