Beginner’s Guide: The 4 Tools You Need to Start Gardening

Starting your garden? Don’t overcomplicate it—just begin with the basics.

A well-equipped beginner doesn’t need dozens of gadgets—just a few high-quality essentials. Here’s what we recommend for new gardeners who want to grow with confidence:

1. Trowel

Your go-to tool for digging holes, planting, and moving soil. A hand-forged trowel lasts far longer than anything mass-produced. Look for a sharp edge and a comfortable grip.

2. Hand Rake

Ideal for clearing leaves, smoothing soil, and keeping your beds tidy. Our Sneeboer Hand Leaf Rake is compact, lightweight, and perfect for tight spaces.

3. Gardening Gloves

Don’t forget protection! Bamboo garden gloves are breathable and flexible—great for first-timers who want to avoid blisters and thorns.

4. Hori Hori Knife

This all-in-one tool handles digging, cutting, measuring, and weeding. Once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever gardened without it.