9 Garden Tools You Need (and 7 You Don't), According to Experts

If you're one of those green-thumbed folks who's lucky enough to be able to go beyond an indoor garden, you know garden tools are a backyard grower's best friend. A few pieces of basic gear will help you prep and plant your garden more easily and efficiently, and help you enjoy more successful harvests. But which tools do you really need, and which gardening gadgets can you leave on the shelf? We asked the experts, and it's clear they take these things seriously. "I can't live without my soil knife," said Jessica Schweiger, PennState Extension's Master Gardener coordinator for Philadelphia County. Read on for an expert take on must-have tools for your home garden, plus a list of the stuff you probably don't need. 9 essential garden tools, according to experts Gloves She's not just about soil knives. "I recommend a good pair of gardening gloves," Schweiger told us. Her favorite pair of warm-weather gloves are the lightweight yet protective Showa Atlas 360 Garden Gloves, while her ... Read full article.