hand tools

Instruments used for working the soil in cramped spaces, such as a flower bed, small clumps, containers and baskets.

hand fork

Tool equipped with straight, somewhat flat tines, used mainly for loosening the soil.

gardening gloves

Article of clothing covering the hands to protect them when gardening.

weeder

Tool with a narrow blade for pulling up weeds with deep roots.

trowel

Small shovel used for digging a hole for planting or for removing a seedling.

small hand cultivator

Tool with tines curved at right angles, usually used for loosening, aerating and weeding the soil.