tools in gardening

1. TOOLS USED
IN
GARDENING

2. 1. Hoe
- is a tool used in digging and loosening
hard and dry soil. It has a thin blade across
the end of a long handle.

4. 2. Rake
- is a long-handled tool having a bar at one
end with teeth in it. It is used for
smoothening the soil and gathering
together loose, leaves, hay, or straw.

6. 3. Hand Trowel
- is a tool with a curved blade used for
loosening ground and taking up small
plants.

8. 4. Axe
- is a tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened
to a handle used for cutting trunks and
trees and their branches.

10. 5. Shovel
- a tool with a broad or scoop attached to a
handle. It is used to dig, lift, and throw
loose matter.

12. 6. Pitchfork
- is a much larger fork used to lift, and
throw hay. It is also used for preparing the
soil for the plants.

14. 7. Watering Can
- is a can with a stout to sprinkle water on
the plants. Hose and pail can also be used
in watering.

16. 8. Spade
- has a flat, rectangular blade. It is used for
digging, making holes for planting, and
transferring of soil and sand.

18. 9. Garden Gloves
- can be used for dividing and transplanting
plants, digging, and others.

20. 10. Wheelbarrow
- helps in carrying heavy loads from one
point to another such as soil, clippings, and
fallen leaves.