Garden Hand Tools
Garden hand tools for planting, pruning, weeding and harvesting, from gardening scissors for herbs to a telescopic pruner for high branches. Browse garden tools for sale by type below and build a kit that suits your garden.
Which garden hand tools do you need?
| Type | Best for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pruners and garden scissors | Roses, shrubs and herbs | Blade type, grip, reach |
| Shovels, forks and trowels | Planting and turning soil | Steel, handle length |
| Rakes and hoes | Levelling beds and chopping weeds | Head width, handle |
| Weeding tools | Paths, pavers and lawns | Root grip, handle length |
| Fruit pickers | Mangoes, citrus and avocados | Pole length, catch bag |
| Garden gloves | Protecting hands | Fit, grip, material |
Garden hand tools for veggie patches, lawns and fruit trees
Choose garden hand tools by the jobs you do each week. In the veggie patch and pots, a hand shovel or trowel, a hand rake and a small fork cover planting, loosening soil and mixing in compost. Along paths and pavers, a weed remover pulls weeds out by the root and a garden scraper clears the cracks.
For hedges, roses and shrubs, sharp gardening scissors or secateurs make clean cuts, and a telescopic pruner reaches branches without a ladder. In bigger beds, a gardening hoe and a mulch fork spread mulch quickly. When the mangoes, lemons or avocados ripen, a fruit picker on a pole saves climbing the tree.
Garden hand tools by type
Not sure where to start? For trimming and shaping, use pruners and garden scissors, including bonsai tool kits for fine work. For digging and planting, shovels, forks and trowels handle beds and pots; a fork for garden beds turns compost without chopping worms. For soil prep, rakes and hoes level beds and chop small weeds.
Keep paths clear with weeding tools. For fruit trees, fruit pickers with a catch bag work as mango pickers and for citrus. Protect your hands with anti-slip garden gloves.
Stainless steel or carbon steel garden tools?
Stainless steel garden tools resist rust, clean easily and slide through soil, which suits trowels, forks and spades. Carbon steel holds a sharper edge, so it suits pruners and hoes, but needs drying and a light oil after use. For handles, timber feels comfortable and fibreglass is light and weatherproof. Hang tools on garden tool hooks so blades stay dry and sharp.
Buying garden tools online
Affordable gardening tools last when the blade steel, handle and grip suit your hands and your garden, so check those before the price. Start with a trowel, secateurs and gloves, then add more as the garden grows. Every product page lists sizes, materials and what is included, so you can buy garden accessories online with confidence. Need help choosing? Call our team on 0451 925 468.
Garden hand tools FAQ
What garden hand tools should every gardener have?
A trowel, secateurs, a hand rake, a weeding tool and a pair of gloves cover most planting and tidying jobs.
How do I keep pruners sharp?
Wipe the blades after each use, sharpen them with a file or stone each season and add a drop of oil to the pivot.
How high can a telescopic pruner reach?
It depends on the model. Check the extended length on the product page; with your own reach added, it can trim branches well above head height.
Do I need gardening gloves?
Yes. Gloves protect against thorns, splinters and blisters, especially when pruning.