The 14 Best Garden Tools & Essentials to Get Your Garden Ready
Top picks for tending your garden.
As gardening season approaches, it's important to get everything prepped to make sure planting goes as smoothly as possible. Getting the right gear can make gardening easier – and more fun! From pruning shears to watering cans to potting benches, we've compiled a list of the best garden tools to complete your toolkit. Keep reading to discover 14 of our top picks to level-up your green thumb.
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New to gardening? Read Garden Essentials for Every Green Thumb to find our checklist for all of the gardening must-haves to get you started.
1. Zenport Ergonomic Digging Trowel
Whether you're digging, scooping, or planting, the Zenport Ergonomic Trowel is a must-have multipurpose garden tool. We love that this trowel’s durable aluminum blade can be used for a variety of gardening tasks – that’s why it makes our list of the best garden tools. The cushioned ergonomic handle makes it easy to handle this trowel, and the scoop-like blade is ideal for transplanting seedlings. The serrated edge is great for opening bags of soil or cutting through stubborn roots.
Keep leaves and branches well-trimmed with the Wature Pruning Shears. The strong lightweight silhouette is made from forged aluminum, and the ergonomically-engineered design has slip-proof handles to give you a comfortable grip while cutting. The carbon steel blade is easily sharpened or replaced so you can effortlessly cut through stems, vines, and branches. For added safety, this pair of pruning shears has a mechanism that keeps the shears locked when not in use.
Add stylish flair to your garden tools with this three-piece set from Copper Spade. It includes a garden fork, trowel, and shears for a versatile set made to handle all types of gardening tasks, from digging to trimming, planting, and weeding. This set is made of high-quality thick aluminum and comes in six colorful designs that will brighten up any potting bench or gardening shed. It makes our list of best tools since it prioritizes function as well as style – the ergonomic design has extra grooves in the handle for optimal comfort. As an added bonus, the garden tool set arrives in a decorative box, so it makes this a great gift for anyone with a green thumb.
Keep plants quenched with the AllModern Addie Watering Can. The watering can is made of lightweight iron for long-lasting durability and rust-resistance. It holds a little more than a gallon of water, making it ideal for watering a bed of flowers or a set of outdoor planters. The sleek style, large sweeping handle, and flat black finish give this watering can enough modern appeal to look like a piece of decor.
The iCorer Gardening Tool Set comes with everything you need to tend a garden. Whether you're an avid gardener or you're trying it out for the first time, this 10-piece professional garden tool set meets all of your gardening needs. It includes a range of the best garden tools: a trowel, small shovel, moss shovel, pruning shears, spray bottle, weeding knife, three-tine rake, and three potting gadgets. Each tool is crafted with an ergonomic design for a comfortable grip while gardening. The carrying case keeps the tools organized and easily portable for quick trips between the garden and the shed.
Elevate your gardening game with the convenient nine-piece set from WFX Utility™. This set includes durable gardening tools and accessories, gardening gloves, and a heavy-duty bag to make toting your garden tools easy. The tools are made from high-quality cast aluminum for long-lasting durability, and the set comes with a variety of tools to tackle your gardening needs. Gardening gloves are essential for protecting your hands from cuts, scrapes, and blisters. These particular gardening gloves feature fingertip claws that provide protection from sharp thorns and assist with digging, aerating, or weeding. This set is the perfect gift for a flower-loving friend or an excellent addition to your own collection of garden tools.
Lacking outdoor space or want to keep fresh herbs in your kitchen? Try indoor gardening with the GrowLED Indoor Garden Grow Light. The full-spectrum LED lights are designed to provide even lighting and promote photosynthesis, allowing plants to grow quickly indoors. This grow light is a great choice for plants such as herbs, leafy vegetables, and small fruits. The lights are attached to a base with an adjustable arm, so that you can change their height as the plants grow, and the smart automatic timer makes sure that the plants receive 16 hours of light each day. The base measures 17.2" wide and 7.48" deep, so you can typically fit up to four planters.
Need an easier way to tow heavy bags of soil or transport planters full of seedlings? The Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Garden Cart makes it simple to bring supplies from the shed or garage to the garden. This garden cart has a strong steel frame that can hold up to 150 lbs. It's easy to set up and folds for convenient storage. The durable fabric has a UV- and mildew-resistant quality that keeps the surface fresh, and the collapsible table in the front conveniently folds out to hold garden tools or an ice-cold beverage to sip on while gardening.
If you have limited yard space for an in-ground garden, the Arlmont & Co. Truro Raised Garden Bed is a great solution. Raised garden beds are also an excellent addition to any type of garden, since they promote healthy drainage and tend to warm up faster in the spring than in-ground garden beds. This 8' x 2' raised garden bed is crafted from pre-sanded fir panels that are resistant to discoloration and rotting. The Arlmont & Co. Truro Raised Garden is constructed with dovetail joints that slide together and lock in place with screw-fastened posts for an easy assembly. It includes a middle divider to create two 4' x 2' beds if desired for different kinds of plants. Read our guide The Benefits of a Raised Garden Bed to learn more about this garden essential.
The Loon Peak® Ermont Hardwood Potting Bench is the perfect place for potting plants, trimming fresh florals, and organizing garden tools. This solid wood potting bench has a spacious working surface, a small shelf above to hold pots or planters, and a large open space below for storage. Use the open space to stash bags of potting soil or containers of landscaping rocks, or simply add storage baskets to corral small gardening tools. Measuring 42.75" tall, 36" wide, and 19.5" deep, the potting bench is a great size for a patio or deck. The weather-resistant finish protects the potting bench from the elements and ensures it lasts for a long time. If you need help picking a potting bench, check out our guide Choosing the Best Potting Benches & Potting Tables for Your Garden.
The Arlmont & Co. Tullyrusk Self-Watering Elevated Planter helps you expand your garden or make the most of limited outdoor space. Large enough to accommodate 12.7 gallons of soil, the Arlmont & Co. Tullyrusk Self-Watering Elevated Planter is also compact enough for an indoor garden, patio, or balcony. This elevated planter is made of heavy-duty resin, which means you won't have to worry about rotting or rusting, and a UV-protected material that keeps it from fading. This self-watering planter has an easy-to-read water gauge that tells you when you need to add more water, and the reservoir at the bottom prevents root decay and over-watering.
From planting seedlings to picking berries, the Pure Garden Foldable Gardening Kneeling Bench ensures that you can garden comfortably. This dual-purpose bench can be used for either kneeling or sitting. It’s constructed with a durable steel frame that can hold up to 300 lbs., yet it’s still lightweight enough to carry easily. The two-handle design features removable tool pouches to keep gardening tools within reach and detachable leg protectors to help stabilize the bench on hard surfaces like a deck or patio. The EVA foam pad provides ample cushioning for kneeling without leg and back pain, and the integrated handles make it easy to stand up when you’re done. For added versatility, the bench flips over to serve as a garden stool ideal for harvesting vegetables or for using as a potting bench.
Plant a variety of seeds at home and watch them grow. The HortiRIGHT Growing Kit comes with the essentials for starting your own seedlings. Made with durable plastic, these starter trays can withstand the elements and be reused multiple times. The kit includes nine seed starter trays with 12 cells in each tray, nine clear domes with air vents for humidity control, nine water trays, and a set of tools to streamline the planting or transplanting process. This set also comes with plant markers so that you can keep track of each type of seedling. Seeds are not included with this set, so make sure you add your own.
The OGrow Machrus Deluxe Walk-In Greenhouse is sure to keep your plants warm and cozy all year long. With a sturdy metal frame that measures 77" tall, 56" wide, and 29" deep, this walk-in greenhouse has three tiers and six total shelves to house your plants. The frame is made of powder-coated metal for rust protection and can be easily assembled without tools. The clear plastic cover is made from a durable vinyl material that won't crack or fade in the sun and that you can roll up for easy access, ventilation, and moisture-control. We love how the walk-in design is spacious enough to accommodate large plants and provide plenty of ventilation. The shelves have 1'4" of vertical space and can hold up to 25 lbs. each. Though this greenhouse is lightweight enough to be portable, it also includes an anchor system to keep it safely secured to the ground. Check out our guide Keep a Year-Round Garden With 8 of the Best Greenhouses to find more great greenhouses.
