Horticulture Tools 10.03.04
Tool Basics Use the correct tool for the correct job Keep in good working conditions Both of these ensure safety
Plant Science tools
Valve for attaching a water hose and turning water supply on and off Hose Bib Valve for attaching a water hose and turning water supply on and off
Hose Bib
Reduces the impact of water pressure on soil and plants Water Breaker Reduces the impact of water pressure on soil and plants
Water Breaker
Bulb Planter Planting and transplanting bulbs
Bulb Planter
Used to prepare a woody plant to be joined to another plant asexually Grafting Tool Used to prepare a woody plant to be joined to another plant asexually
Cuts large branches in hard to reach areas Lopping Shears Cuts large branches in hard to reach areas
Lopping Shears
Best tool to use when pruning small limbs to shape shrubbery Pruning Shears Best tool to use when pruning small limbs to shape shrubbery
Pruning Shears
Hedge Shears Best tool to use when shaping shrubbery into a continuous row for screening
Hedge Shears
Best tool to use when sawing limbs from shrubbery and trees Pruning Saw Best tool to use when sawing limbs from shrubbery and trees
Pruning Saw
Best tool to use when pruning limbs in high places Pole Pruner Best tool to use when pruning limbs in high places
Pole pruner
Boring into soil to get samples Soil Auger Boring into soil to get samples
Soil Auger
Obtaining a soil for testing Soil Tube Obtaining a soil for testing
Soil Tube
Soil Thermometer Determining soil temperature
Soil Thermometer
Horticulture Tools 10.03.04