Handy tools in gardening

Using tools are part of our work routine. We use them everyday.

Here we use a paper to check when we take some tools out and then check it again when we return them.

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Hand tools (that needs to be checked)

Hori Hori
Is used in weeding because it’s sharp and long. It can also be used in cutting. It’s a traditional Japanese tool.

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Jakoti Shears
It has long cutting edge. It’s used to cutting. We used it to cut hydrangeas.

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Secateurs
Used to cut smaller branches and shoots.

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Snips
Used more in glasshouses and cutting flowers and pot plants.

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Penknife
Can be used to take cuttings and it’s handy tool to keep with you, all the time.

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Saw
Really useful in cutting trees. It cuts when you pull it not when you push it. Very sharp, be careful.

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– Hanna, Tinja & Janita –