Best Gardening Tools

We all have our favorite tools that we use on a regular basis. Whether it be in the kitchen, or the garden. In this video I go over the most frequently used tools in my garden. Whether your a new gardener or a seasoned gardener, your likely to come across a tool you've never seen before. Also, do you have a new gardener in your life that you would like to help get started, or find a gift for? This list should help. I hope that by sharing my list, you will find something that can be of use to you, or someone you know. Let me know in the comments below if you have a tool, or a few that make your garden chores easier. Lets share our recommendations below.
Thanks for watching! - Steph
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zero-G 4001-100 Garden Hose, 5/8" x 100', Gray
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zero-G 4001-50 Lightweight, Ultra Flexible, Durable, Kink-Free Garden Hose, 5/8-Inch by 50-Feet,Black
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Garden Kneeler and Seat, Foldable Garden Stool Heavy Duty Gardening Bench for Kneeling and Sitting to Prevent Knee & Back Pain
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Gorilla Grip Original Premium Thick Kneeling Pad
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Corona CT 3344 Premium Stainless Steel ComfortGEL Hoe/Cultivator, Red
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Nisaku NJP650 Hori-Hori Weeding & Digging Knife
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Corona AG 4940 Long Curved Snip
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FELCO F-2 068780 Classic Manual Hand Pruner, F 2
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AMES 2917200 Saw-Tooth Border Edger
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Fiskars Steel D-Handle Flat Square Garden Spade Shovel
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Fiskars 96685935J Digging Shovel
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Lowes Items:
100 foot hose:
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50 foot hose:
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25 foot hose:
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Orbit Max 8-Pattern Nozzle
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Melnor RelaxGrip 1-Pattern Shower Wand
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Home Depot Links:
Gentle Rain Shower Head Watering Wand
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[@SnappyR]

In my opinion I think your channel has the potential to grow into one of the top garden channels - keep doing video's Steph, your gardens are spectacular!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you thank you, THANK YOU for your kind words. They make my heart so very happy!! 🥰💕

[@mrsstacytaylor]

I agree! I just found your channel and I’m so excited to watch all of your videos!

[@dixiehedrick]

i love my root slayer shovel it is my go to shovel

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Dixie! Oh that sounds interesting!!! I will have to look that up. Thanks for sharing!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Horizon Horizon knife a definite plus. Use it all the time.

[@quykhucvlog]

Thanks you for sharing the great video

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE THIS

[@kathleengray7434]

One of my favorite gardening tools is my 3 pocket black half apron so I can carry my phone, pruners, alcohol, snips, glasses and gloves with me. I used to lay something down then had to retrace my steps to find it.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Kathleen! That sounds great. I have a roo apron that I also enjoy when I have clothes I need to keep clean. Although there's really no such thing as keeping clean in the garden, the aprons help. And I agree, great place to keep tools, or our phones close. Never know when we need to take 100 photos with our phone of our flowers or veggies! Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Yes! Thinking of adding an apron or tool belt to my gardening arsenal next year. Glad to know it works.

[@kyrad6543]

I have several kneeling pads. But using knee pads changed my life. I don't have to worry about dragging the pad around with me or fitting it in tight spaces. Knee pads! Watering wands are my kryptonite I swear. I can never find one that that lasts for more than a season. I also have the Zero-G and I was skeptical having gone through several iterations of collapsible hoses. But mine has lasted 3 seasons now! I bought another one for my front yard too.

[@lainyjane4581]

couldn't be without my gorilla wagon. pneumatic wheels, tilt bed, over 10 yrs old. like new. hauled you name it a ton. do not leave outside the shell will weaken eventually from uvrays. i have zero hose (best by far) but in overpriced covered winder. uv rays again ;( traded in my 5 gal hd orange bucket for a black one at walmart, $1 cheaper top.

[@stevemontalvo8]

Enjoyed your informative video. One of my favorite garden tools is the Scuffle Hoe. I bought it at Home Depot and it's great for weeding! I highly suggest it as it makes weeding less of a hassle and saves time.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Steve! Yes those scuttle hoes are a great tool!! I have one also. They certainly make quick work of getting a large number of superficial smaller weeds. Great for a quick pass in an area. Thanks for sharing, and commenting.

[@michellefrance1165]

Just recently bought the Hori hori knife definitely a must have!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Michelle, I'm really enjoying it, and wishing I had gotten it sooner. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@quailhollow7955]

I have and love most of the same tools, except that serrated edger! I love that idea. Those hoses have been a game changer for me. I also am addicted to the hose connectors that the Hoselink company makes. You don’t have to use their hose - they make exchanging sprinklers or adding another length of hose or switching to my watering wand a breeze. Far superior to any other quick connect. I also have them set up so I can control the water flow with them so I don’t have to go to my faucets. Keep up the great work! Love your teaching and sharing style. ❤️🌸🌼💐

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there!! oh so interesting about the hose connectors!! Thanks for sharing that. I do enjoy how these hoses are light weight. At some point I may pull the trigger on a hose link. For now these are great and I've been really happy with them going on 2 years now. Thank you so much for watching, and for you great and helpful comment!

[@northerngail0385]

I have an English "dibbler" that 's excellent for planting small bulbs and seedlings. Bought it several years ago marked down at Whole Foods.

[@HookedandRooted]

Oh that sounds cool! Thanks for watching and for sharing!

[@stephaniestewart9396]

Root slayer shovel has been a game changer for me.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Stephanie! This is the second time a comment references this. I'm definitely going to look it up. Thanks for watching, and for your comment. Take care!

[@simplybloom]

Congrats on your channel growing so quickly! I remember just a short time ago when I first found you that you had around 500 subscribers! That’s a really interesting hose! I should look into that, I have 200 feet of hoses connected together and it gets really heavy trying to drag that around. I want to add a few more water hydrants in but just wasn’t in the budget for this year so thus the very long hose! I want to get a nice pair of Felco pruners but I have a bad habit of misplacing pruners and am worried I will loose them, but maybe for that price I will be better about keeping track of them! I want one of those pop up bags! I normally just use 5 gallon buckets and I feel like they’re not big enough so then I just made piles of weeds all over the yard until I go back and pick them up. Great video!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Maya!! Thank you for always commenting and watching my videos. You are a great supporter. Your channel is great and your sharing such great vids. It is hard work to drag hoses around isn't it?! these are lighter weight. I'm sure something like a hose reel would be really helpful to us. Its just a bit pricey for me to invest in at the moment. Maybe by next year I can give it a shot. We'll see. You would love the felco's. I agree, I have a bad habit of it also. But I have been careful with these. One time I threw them with the yard debris over to the weeds pile, and I went digging for them. Thankfully the red handle made them easy to spot. Maybe put a pair on your Christmas list or birthday list? Take care!

[@jenniferc6890]

Felcos, shovel, edger, but most of all...? My Tool Cat. It has a bucket in front for me to haul boulders, mulch and many plants at a time. The back has a dumping bed that I haul around my tools in and all my trash from plantings mulching.

[@HookedandRooted]

Nice! Thanks for sharing, and for watching!

[@kristywhited8857]

LOL! I paused the video because I thought one of my cats was crying. Nope. Apparently that was happening at your end. :-D

[@debbierodriguez5343]

Hello! I have & use most of your favorite tools as well. Because of health issues I use the kneeler that you can flip around & sit on. But, I’m looking for recommendations on how everybody is carrying their kneeler & a large handful of tools around their garden. I find the cloth tool organizers that these kneelers come with to not work well for me. Any ideas?

[@lisaf7688]

Enjoying your videos. Cute thumbnail on this one 😁👍🏻

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you 😁 Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Thank you for sharing your list! The spray bottle to clean your tools is genius! A new hose is DEFINITELY on my next trip to Lowe’s list. I’ve realized, that many garden tools are made for men- size and weight. They become too cumbersome for a smaller hand and lighter weight person to manage. I’m getting back into gardening after taking a 15 year/raising kids hiatus. Empty nesters now! Our number one game changer purchase this year is quick coupling connects for each of our hoses and for each tool we use with the hoses (different sprinklers and spray nozzles). Second game changer… Buy and keep frequent watering tools (spray nozzles, hoses, sprinklers) in the front AND back of the house. I am more likely to water if I am not constantly dragging hoses around the entire house or having to search for watering accruements all over our 1 & 1/2 acre property. New subscriber here!

[@marylynnhaynes7558]

The other things I use a lot are my loppers for stems too thick for the felcos and my hand shears for boxwoods.

[@garden4joan]

I live in Scarborough, Canada. I have very small front garden, but the backyard is fairly large, and I'd like to get another small fruit tree (we have small cherry tree) but I'd like to get a small one. Thanks for sharing the info on the small Anjo Ultradwarft Anjo pear tree on your beautiful and informative show. We'll Done 😊!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

You are very welcome Joan! I also hope to have some mature fruit trees at some point. Thanks for watching, and for you comment.

[@marycampbell4160]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Hi Steph - new subbie here - I just became a garden lover this past fall. I’ve planted several perennials, bushes & annuals this spring and still at it with roses ! I have many garden Utubers to thank for my enthusiasm, and I’m now adding you also. I find you very informative & a pleasure to listen to 😊👍🏻

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Rosie, Thanks for subbing! and for watching. Gardening is so fun, and addicting. There is something so therapeutic, and good for our souls to be out in nature digging in the soil. Happy Gardening!!

[@khinekhine613]

Pls recommend a long lasting pathway solar lights or even regular electric lights. Thank you

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! I only have some solar spot lights in my garden I picked up at Walmart. I hope to eventually add some more landscape lighting. Maybe a project for next year. I will share the process when I do. Thanks for watching.

[@jackieruprecht3588]

I love that you're a gardener from Mass. It helps me duplicate your choices of plants into my garden in Mass

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jackie! Welcome!! and how fun that your also in MA! Thanks for watching!

[@Peoniesandpinks]

Felco2, auger

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Meghan!! Yes and Yes!! I like the auger for bulb planting. I have a smaller one. But I don't know why I don't use it more for planting perrnials! I have to try to do that more. Thanks for your constant support and comments. Your great! Take care!

[@cristidirks7193]

Fiskars has a pop up leaf and debris bag that has a hard bottom. I’ve had the soft bottom but it got a hole in it. Also, the hard bottom makes it easy to drag along the lawn when it gets heavier with debris.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Christi! Good to know!! Thanks for watching, and for the suggestion!

[@cathyfleming6538]

Just found you today.. good job... I'll keep watching...

[@urchinsushi2041]

Hi there 👋😃 I am a new subscriber, great channel!!! Thank you for the tool recommendations, wonderful topic. I’ve invested in a couple of new tools this past month that have really leveled me up as a gardener. The first is RAINPOINT WiFi water timer - my drip irrigation is now controlled by an app! This has been super handy and convenient during this heat wave esp for my row of newly planted hydrangeas. The app is very easy to use - manual on and off, timers, and planned irrigation schedules. The second purchase is my 130 ft GIRAFFE RETRACTABLE HOSE in NEW LIGHT GRAY to reach my garden beds in both my front AND back yard. Game changer! Bought both on amazon, and also purchased the 2 yr extended warranty to protect my purchase on the hose after the manufacturers 2 yr warranty is up.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Oh that is great! a wifi timer for watering that you can control on an app, brilliant!! Those hydrangeas sure love water. Thanks for sharing!!

[@msroro3127]

Steph, I’m new to your channel. Great info as always. I have the same hose and sprayer as you. My game changer garden item is my gorilla cart. I load it up and pull it all over my yard and I have my tools with me. My friend named my cart Dexter.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Welcome to my channel, and thanks for watching and commenting. I agree, I really enjoy the hose. I also have a gorilla cart, and yes it is so helpful. I have a huge hill on the side of my yard, and I'll admit I struggle with it in that part of the yard, but otherise, it is great for hauling our tools and materials like soil and mulch etc. around the garden.

[@kathyh.4691]

Steph, I discovered your lovely videos about 2+ months ago, and they have sparked my interest in introducing some color and foliage to my townhouse patio, which is screen-enclosed. I've never had time for "gardening" or tending flowers, etc., but now that I'm retired, I'd like to develop a hobby. Because of your videos, I enjoy going to Lowes and HD, and trying to identify the plants and florals. This tools video is extremely helpful, and my next purchase will be a cultivator! Looking forward to maybe growing tomatoes and peppers in containers in the early spring. Too hot here in Zone 10 (South Florida 🌴) to start now. Many thanks for the time you take to bring your followers these very informative videos! 🌺🌿🌸🍀💖

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for following and for your kind comment. I'm happy to be an inspiration. Its my goal for my channel, to share my love of gardening to hopefully spark some interest in others, and to share what I learn along the way. Gardening is so good for our souls! Glad this vid was helpful. I bought my cultivator at Walmart for about $5 or $6 but I've also seen some at Lowes, maybe the Corona brand for around $12-15. Its really helpful to break up the soil in a planting hole and even for digging up tougher weeds. Take care!

[@Michellemybelle1996]

Just found your channel - I found this video educational and I like your style- new subscriber here! My garden favorites: garden cart (similar to gorilla cart), Fiskar hard bottom pop up bag, Felco 2s, hand trowel, kneeler pad, Tub Trugs, and my newest fav- my Hoselink! Game changer. 2nd year and no issues yet. Love seeing what everyone else recommends. I’m in West Michigan zone 5b so looks like we have a lot of the same plants. Happy Gardening!

[@janebentrott5984]

Because of knee issues (and age), I use my garden kneeler and seat a lot and it is invaluable for me! Enjoyed seeing your favorite tools!

[@karysu51]

I have a garden kneeler that I haven't used as much as I thought i would. I wish it had wheels on it so I could move without getting up and down when weeding.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jane! yes I can definitely see how it would be helpful. I just grab for it less than the other style, but my knees and back do get quite sore after some time in the garden, so perhaps I should use it more. Thanks for watching, and for your comment. Take care!

[@selena6301]

Hi ....i am new to your channel ....love it .....was just wandering what the pine tree is behind you at the end of this video ?

[@skpenn63]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@HookedandRooted]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@khinekhine613]

When you guys do sod removal, how many inches of sod you cut out? It looks so nice and thin. Great job. Liked your video.

[@geriscott6379]

One tool I love is my D-handle spading fork. I use it instead of a shovel for digging up perennials and shrubs for division and/or transplant. The benefit is that it gets down into the soil more easily without displacing a shovelful of dirt. It's also less likely to be stopped by random rocks or tree roots in the ground. I wouldn't be without it!

[@janiceyoung283]

I love my TRAKE. its a hand held tool with a handle about 12 inches long with 4 prong rake on one end of handle and a hoe on the other ... I've bent so many tool handles and this is super strong about 20 yrs old !!

[@amyhoff1501]

I Love 💕 the Hose a lot, i have a Hoselink but it’s not long enough to reach my vegetables , great 👍 video

[@robertagrigsby9051]

Too funny...I have the same hose and sprayer....I love them too!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Have a lightweight plastic seat with kneeling pas that I can throw into my wheelbarrow and easily water down. Can’t kneel very well any more so I use it to sit.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Have exactly the same hose setup for all the same reasons. The wand is a great idea. Will definitely get one.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

All the recommendations are right on. Thanks.

[@loisjaeger1757]

Thanks for the info. I learned about new tools I want to get! Great job

[@christined3916]

My favorite tools are a Japanese weeding sickle/hand hoe and the Root Slayer perennial shovel. I also love the gorilla cart and the pop up garden bag with the hard bottom. I’m looking for a good long handle watering wand so I am happy you mentioned your favorite in this video! Thanks for sharing.

[@donnagarcia62]

Great Info video, enjoy your channel

[@yesidtac7863]

Muy buen video vlog

[@HookedandRooted]

Gracias!

[@janicesmith8946]

Thank you for the info and the links!💕

[@Peoniesandpinks]

I have the same orbits sprayers and love them.

[@HookedandRooted]

They are awesome right?! Not sure how I never noticed them until last year. I love them!

[@openhearts3466]

Thank you for sharing! 🥰 My favourite garden tool is my Roo apron. I love being able to put tools in the pocket, weeds or harvest in the pouch, and it keeps my clothes clean! 😊👍

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there!! Yes they are great! I got one for my birthday this year, and plan to use it alot more going forward now that my veggies are growing. It will be helpful for harvesting, but I agree its greet for tools, phone, and keeping somewhat clean outside while working. Thanks for watching, and for your comment!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I love my personal garden tools and your background in the vegetable patch is looking amazing Steph 💕💕💕💕💕

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much Jasmine!! The veggie garden is sure picking up these days. I love it in there, so serene 😊

[@karlhalvorson]

One of my most used garden tools…or maybe I should say landscape tools is my loppers. Often times the pruning shears aren’t quite hefty enough. They are also good for hard to reach areas and nice when you don’t want to bend down so much.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks for sharing! 🌱

[@donitaschilly444]

Loved the video but really loved that you continued even in the rain. That’s a real gardener!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hii Donita! Thank you lol. I have actually come to love to work in a light drizzle. It's so refreshing and prefer it over blazing sun. We've been in a terrible drought this year, along with most of the country. It's so sad. Every day I send a little wish up to get a day of rain. Hopefully soon! Thanks for watching.

[@fabricandflowers83]

Boy do we need a new hose but wasn’t sure what durable and kink free brand to go with. Is this hose the type that expands with water?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! It's not like a pocket hose/the accordion style that expands ehen the water is running. It's light weight as in the material isn't rubber, but rather like a nylon. But it's style is like a traditional hose. Just lighter than rubber making ot easier to drag around roll up etc. If the hose has a fold it will still (kink) but I think all hoses do this if they are caught on something or folded etc.

[@katiebyerly1243]

Love this video. Found your channel this morning and I’m back for more. Thanks for getting precisely to the point with no extra rambling!! (Who has time for all that?) I think your channel will blow up in no time! ❤️

[@jilliebean2574]

Love these so much!!

[@mirandasimmons9435]

Great list! I have most of those too! 💚 I like how you explained the specific features that make you like one over another! I would also highly recommend the pop up basket, but I found it worth the extra money to get a hard bottomed one. I actually bought the soft first and then upgraded. I recently found you and have subscribed. Keep up the great content!

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Rewatching and making my Christmas list😅. Do you use a gardening journal/calendar? Can you recommend one? Love it if you did a Christmas gardeners gifting video 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Erin, So sorry I'm just seeing this now! My apology for missing this comment. As for a garden journal, I have a plain ol' notebook I take notes in that I section off by gardening year, and I also use my notes app on my phone. I start a new notes page for each gardening season.

[@eringoldsmith2677]

@@HookedandRooted wow! Thank you for the advice. I too kept a plain notebook last year. I’d be like to be a bit more intentional this year…. Big plans, but I will most likely just keep scribbling in my notebook/journal 😅. Watching your seed advice video this weekend… it’s a beautiful weekend to stay INDOORS and plan for warmer day’s ahead!

[@kristywhited8857]

I already have two shovels that I use a lot, but I love those extra large leverage foot "steps"....I may have to go shop and upgrade my tool shed! Great video.

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Felco 2 😁

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

I bought the same hori hori. It’s so good

[@HookedandRooted]

Yay! I'm really enjoying it.

[@chrisolson1755]

Steph you need a hose link too! It is a whole new world and your hose rewinds with no effort! Thank you for sharing this video 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@HookedandRooted]

Great idea!! I would love one eventually. I'll have to save up and eventually splurge/treat myself. I'm sure the auto rewind would be so helpful. Thank you for watching Chris, and for your comment.

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

@@HookedandRooted thank YOU for being so easy to watch and genuine. I hope maybe Hose link can send you one for free for review!!! I live in Wisconsin zone 5, I have 4 of them ( Xmas and bday presents lol) and I even leave them out all winter and they are so convenient! This year I need 4 wands for them so here comes more Xmas and bday presents 😂😂😂! I love watching you and always get so excited when you post a video 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@HookedandRooted]

@@chrismarchetti-olson6632 yay for all the hose links!! So awesome. They do look pretty great. Thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear others enjoy my videos 🥰 💕

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

@@HookedandRooted absolutely love your videos!! Don’t ever stop making them 🌸

[@jhadz7507]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

You are welcome!

[@mariacosta6086]

Great video ❤️

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Maria!!