Having the right tools really is the secret to becoming a better gardener In this video, I’m breaking down the 7 garden tools I simply couldn’t do without. These are my tried-and-tested essentials – the tools I reach for again and again, and that will cover almost every gardening job throughout the year.
In this video I’ll show you:
– What to look for when choosing a good-quality tool.
– How to spot tools that are built to last.
– Which areas of the garden each tool is best suited to.
– The correct technique for using them effectively.
– How to keep your tools in top condition, from cleaning forks and spades to sharpening shears and servicing secateurs.
After all, a well-looked-after tool will serve you reliably for years to come.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to streamline your tool collection, this video will help you invest wisely and garden with confidence.
ALAN IS USING:
All tools by Spear and Jackson –
0:00 – Introduction
0:19 – Tool Number 1 (The Garden Spade)
1:44 – Tool Number 2 (The Rake)
3:30 – Tool Number 3 (The Garden Fork)
4:41 – Tool Number 4 (Secateurs)
6:01 – Tool Number 5 (Shears)
7:18 – Tool Number 6 (Hand Trowel & Hand Fork)
8:24 – Tool Number 7 (The Hoe)
9:29 – Garden Tool Maintenance
My name’s Alan Titchmarsh, and I’m absolutely delighted to welcome you to my YouTube channel! I’ve been a gardener for over 60 years and I can safely say that gardening is one of life’s greatest joys, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Whether you have green fingers or just starting out with your very first window box, join me in my garden for practical tips, step-by-step guides, and plenty of friendly advice to help you make the most of your garden — large or small.
So pop the kettle on, pull up a chair (or a trowel!), and join me each week as we celebrate the wonderful world of gardening together.
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Ive got wacked by stepping on rake ducked out in time handy tips alan 🌿🪴
When I was a boy, my grandfather showed me many things, but one of the things I remember was his use of the oiled rag that he wiped accross so many tools after cleaning. I was allowed to mow the lawns with a very large Atco mower, but I had two jobs after, doing all the edges with a special edging tool, (and clearing up the bits) and cleaning the rollers and blades of the mower, then wiping everything down with the rags. There was a large oily blanket that went over the top of the engine. It was years old and ran perfectly.
Half moon for hoeing, making planting holes, chopping roots as well as edging.
“A good coat of looking at!” Gonna nick that one!
Thanks for teaching me how to use a trowel Alan 🙂