A child doesn’t need a large number
of tools, just a basic set – take your pick
from the exhaustive selection at left.A basic tool kit will consist of
both long−handled tools and hand tools
The long−handled tools, such as a spade
for chipping out weeds, are for tackling the big jobs.
A good sharp spade with a wooden handle is probably
the most important.Hand tools, such as a small trowel, hand cultivator
and hand fork, are for when your kids are kneeling down
doing more delicate tasks. An old blunt kitchen knife is
also a good tool to keep in their kit. It is excellent for
weeding around small seedlings without damaging them.Your child’s tools should be the right size for their
height and age. And they will last for years if you
encourage your child to look after them properly – but
they will probably outgrow them first.Suggest they wash the dirt off their garden tools
every time they have finished working, then wipe the
blades dry with an old cloth. Store the tools in a dry
place and they will be ready for the little ones the next
time they head for the garden.1 Wooden stakes
2 Plant ID tags
3 Gardening scissors
4 Rope
5 Plant ID tags
6 Rake
7 Spade
8 Garden string
9 Spray bottle
10 Watering can
11 Disintegrating pots
12 Terracotta pots
13 Plant ID tags
14 Sun hat15 Square shovel
16 Trowel
17 Hand fork
18 Hand cultivator
19 Seed packets
20 Plastic rake
21 Hoe
22 Gumboots
23 Plant ID tags
24 Plastic pots
25 Secateurs
26 Gardening gloves
27 BucketA GROWING GARDENER’S GRAB BAG
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