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Hand Tools

Discussion in 'Container Gardening' started by Victoria, Jul 14, 2021.

  1. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    As most of my gardening is in pots (50+ at a guess) I tend to use smaller tools. My favourite ones are a set of Bonsai ones which are brilliant for seedlings. This is what I keep in a zipped plastic bag.

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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      They all look very clean. :biggrin:
       
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        Now I am particular about that! I've had them years. I clean them immediately after use, but bear in mind they are only used in compost and not earth. The others are clean grungy.         :biggrin:
         
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          I thought about cleaning our garden tools - but sat down for a while and got over it. :whistle:
           
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              Ordered this earlier today, used to have a cheap flat-tined one that bent eventually but apparently these round-tined ones are better for clay soils. I'm more than happy to spend a bit more on tools nowadays because you can't beat having a tool you're confident in.

              Round Tined Fork - RHS Endorsed

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                That is posh, Nick. :dbgrtmb:
                 
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