Author Topic: Favorite Gardening Tools (Read 4111 times)

Dianna · « **on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:05:00 AM »

I don't know about y'all, but my favorite gardening tool is not a shovel. It is a hand cultivator tool.

Recently we went to the AFB to get my new military ID card and stopped in the BX to check out some prices on things. While there, I had to go out to the Garden Center. I found a neat little gadget that will probably become my second favorite tool. It looks like a Swiss Army knife plus.

I'm not sure what to call it...

What do y'all think about this little gadget? It all folds down to fit into its' handy dandy carrying case that attaches to a belt...

What is/are your favorite gardening tool(s)?

Sunflower · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:11:15 AM »

Jeepers...what wouldn't they think of...what a great idea.

Tina · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:12:48 AM »

I like it. I'm thinking I would break that too easily. I would attempt to use it on something too large for it instead of running back for a bigger tool. I know from experience.

Jessica · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:14:15 AM »

Very neat, Dianna! Let us know how it works!

Dianna · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:40:22 AM »

Quote from: Tina on Mar 07, 2010, 11:12:48 AM

I would attempt to use it on something too large for it instead of running back for a bigger tool.

I am going to try to remember not to be too lazy to go after the proper tool, Tina. I have been known to break tools by not using one that fits the job, too...

barleychown · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 11:50:56 AM »

I love it!

Dianna · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 12:05:56 PM »

To give you all an idea of the size...

What do you like to work with in the garden?

Tina · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 12:25:05 PM »

Yes, I will agree, bypass pruners and cultivators take top prizes. But I run into new temporary favorites depending on what I am working on.

barleychown · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 12:33:01 PM »

I buy the 4 packs of paring knives from wally world, 4 for a buck. I loose them often.

I am incredibly horrible with my garden tools...

duh · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 12:46:16 PM »

I don't think I have a favorite. Oh, yes I do. It's the bench under the trees where I can go to rest. lol.

Tina · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 01:33:21 PM »

Quote from: barleychown on Mar 07, 2010, 12:33:01 PM

I buy the 4 packs of paring knives from wally world, 4 for a buck. I loose them often. I am incredibly horrible with my garden tools...

Sarah, you are going to want to get better about that soon. Adrian is a growing curious kid.

sunsoaker · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 01:50:02 PM »

My favorite gardening tool would be a gardener (or a good back) lol.

barleychown · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 02:22:13 PM »

Quote from: Tina on Mar 07, 2010, 01:33:21 PM

Quote from: barleychown on Mar 07, 2010, 12:33:01 PM
I buy the 4 packs of paring knives from wally world, 4 for a buck. I loose them often. I am incredibly horrible with my garden tools...
Sarah, you are going to want to get better about that soon. Adrian is a growing curious kid.

Crap.

Triss · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 02:45:34 PM »

Cute new tool Dianna... I like the first one as well. I would use that a lot. My favorite tool is my kiddos and a wagon... they haul my weeds away for me.

Tina · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 03:05:05 PM »

Kids and wagons are good, Triss. And a renewable resourse, too
Oh, I will have to say I think my all time fav is my golf carts. They haul things away and tools to places. I can do so much more with them than I was able to before I got my first. It simplified my life tremendously and allowed me to work for others further afield. So I earned money with it as well.

Jessica · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 03:21:38 PM »

I haul a big wagon around with the lawn mower. Makes my life so much easier.

Dianna · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 04:42:26 PM »

I don't know how I forgot about this. I just used it outside while planting the new bushes.

Sure saves my back and knees when I can just roll along and lean over...

Sunflower · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 05:28:13 PM »

My favorite tool is my big bottle of mosquito repellant

Jessica · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 06:55:08 PM »

Quote from: Sunflower on Mar 07, 2010, 05:28:13 PM

My favorite tool is my big bottle of mosquito repellant

We use lots of that too.

sunsoaker · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 07:02:01 PM »

I could use one of those Dianna? Would it hold my weight? Was it very expensive? Does it have storage inside?

Yes, mosquito repellant is a must here, especially with how my property puddles.

Dianna · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 09:28:03 PM »

Lawn Buddy

Seems like mine came from Lowe's or Home Depot, Barb, but didn't find it doing a search of their websites. This one is like the one I have. I love mine. It is very sturdy. It does have some storage inside. I carry my little hand tools around in the tray that lifts out, too. It has clips to carry longer tools on the side. I think you would like it if you had one...

Bonnie · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 09:57:29 PM »

I like mine that Dianne and Jim bought me. So does the grand daughter.

sunsoaker · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 10:00:49 PM »

That works. We have an Ace Hardware here! I'll have to get one! Will help immensly with my back problems

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