| When beginning your herb garden, it is important that | | | | the next group: |
| you have the correct tools. Having the correct tools will | | | | Spading fork: It is fork like and its tines are flat and |
| save you time and energy and allow you to enjoy our | | | | wide. This tool helps you to really turn the dirt over. |
| herb garden. When buying your tools, pay for quality, | | | | Rake: A common garden rake is usefully in helping |
| making sure that they are durable and will last you a | | | | remove top debris such as dead leaves or weeds. |
| long time. If you cannot afford all the herb garden tools | | | | Cultivator: This tool is very handy. It allows you to |
| at once, just start with the basics and add on, as you | | | | aerate your soil and stir in nutrients. |
| are able. | | | | Plant stakes: This, of course, will help get your herbs |
| The recommended minimum tools to begin with are: | | | | growing nice and straight. |
| Spade: This hand tool is used for digging up and | | | | Garden labels: this helps you remember where each |
| loosening soil. It usually has a flat blade with a sharp | | | | type of herb is planted. (If you prefer no labels in your |
| bottom edge. | | | | gardens make a sketch of the layout-you will be glad |
| Trowel: A must have for digging small holes. It is | | | | you did.) |
| scooped shaped with a handle and a pointed metal | | | | There are many other tools you can add as your |
| blade. This tool is also helpful for weeding. | | | | garden grows that will help you save time, such as, a |
| Pruning Shears: They usually have straight cutting | | | | garden cart, wheelbarrow, and a transplanting spade. |
| blades and vary in size. When picking a pair, remember | | | | One tool that is a true necessity that is often |
| most herbs are delicate so purchase the correct size. | | | | overlooked is a nursery pencil. This simple tool allows |
| Hose: make sure you have a good garden hose with | | | | you to permanently mark your labels. Regular markers |
| and adjustable nozzle. Keep the hose near by so you | | | | or pencils will wash off quickly and you may forget |
| don't have to drag it all over the place. A good | | | | what you planted and where you planted it. |
| adjustable nozzle is also very handy to have since | | | | Keep your herb garden tools in a convenient place, |
| some plants do well with a "shower" and some do | | | | ready to use. If you take good care of them, they will |
| better with just a mist. | | | | last you a long time. Hopefully, with the correct tools, |
| If you have the herb garden tools above you are off | | | | you will enjoy your herb garden and reap all the |
| to a good start. As you can afford it, you might add in | | | | benefits of have herbs at your beckon and call. |