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Garden tool you can't do without

Walter John

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Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Okay, besides the ever reliable and necessary spade and/or shovel, what garden tool do you rely on, what can't you garden without, be it a personal special item or whatever.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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(Greenleaf @ Feb. 07 2008,18:36)

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Okay, besides the ever reliable and necessary spade and/or shovel, what garden tool do you rely on, what can't you garden without, be it a personal special item or whatever.

I'll take the simple answer here first.  The garden tool I use next to a shovel or spade, is the one I am typing on right now.

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Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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No doubt about it, this thread delivers..

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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The one between the ears!

Ahem.

Sorry.

A trench digger for digging through heavy clay.  Snippers and clippers.  A pickaxe, to break stones.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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(Dave from So-Cal @ Feb. 07 2008,19:41)

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A trench digger for digging through heavy clay.  

Funny you should mention this one.

I picked this goody up last year.  Been a life saver twice already.

http://www.leevalley.com/garden....69&ap=1

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In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

Breadfruit Bill Grand Master

Breadfruit Bill

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Let us not forget the almighty digging bar used to penetrate about any thing under the surface...  (just thinking about this thing makes me hot, tired, and aggravated :P )

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palmislandRandy Grand Master

palmislandRandy

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PVC pipe and PVC cement to repair my sprinkler system, that seems to be under each hole I dig! :D

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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Besides my forged steel pony shovel, my most indipensible tool is definately Felco #2 hand pruners.

Jerry

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

palmislandRandy Grand Master

palmislandRandy

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New electric pole saw :P   Gonna hack up my queens this weekend.DSC_0006.jpg

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

palmsrgreat Experienced

palmsrgreat

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It would have to be my loppers...

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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a big machete.

dk

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Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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My fav has three steel prongs on the end of a normal length handle (rake etc.), the prongs are curved so you can use it as a manual plough for turning and raking over/through soil and digging in compost into soul and I also use it to pull down dying leaves from the taller palms. Haven't a clue what it's called but I just can't do without it.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

metalfan Grand Master

metalfan

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Swamp Thing Mosquito repellant.....almost 100% DEET. A must up here

"You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes"---SliPknot

 

oppalm Community Regular

oppalm

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#1 - the garden scissors (trimmers)

#1A - the garden thong. (if you know what I mean)

Kent in Kansas.

Gowing palm trees in the middle of the country - Kansas.

It's hot in the summer (usually) and cold in the winter (always).

Carlo Morici Veteran

Carlo Morici

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Ordered by importance

Besides spade and shovel.

1. A knife

2. Gloves

3. A stone or more (do you know how many things one can do with a stone, once you have gloves? :) )

4. Buckets or empty large pots to move soil

5. Pruning scissors

6. Wheelbarrow

5. Pick and/or machete

6. Miscellanea (metal wire, lighter, drippers & co.)

7. Big weed-whacker or motor plough

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Kneepads or the rectangular dense foam garden pads.

Gina....Swamp thing? Planning a trip to the Amazon and getting a bit apprehensive about the insect bites I know I'm gonna get. They just love me, every one of them. Is it a an ointment or spray?

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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(keiththibodeaux @ Feb. 07 2008,20:48)

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(Dave from So-Cal @ Feb. 07 2008,19:41)

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A trench digger for digging through heavy clay.  

Funny you should mention this one.

I picked this goody up last year.  Been a life saver twice already.

http://www.leevalley.com/garden....69&ap=1

That looks like a cross-between a grape hoe and a trench digger.

Everyone, you've provided inspiration.

I haven't used my pole saw in a while, but I took down a large washie with it, and a large Brazilan pepper tree.  The weight brings everything down.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Tad Grand Master

Tad

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the loader, abso a must have in my garden :)

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metalfan Grand Master

metalfan

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Swamp Thing is a spray. We bought it when we were in the Keys on a canoe safari in the mangrove swamp. It even repels the biting flies. But its probably toxic. It smells toxic.

"You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes"---SliPknot

 

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Gina, yeah I figured it's probably toxic, but if I grow another eye or arm, they would both be useful. Thanks.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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(metalfan @ Feb. 09 2008,10:35)

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Swamp Thing is a spray. We bought it when we were in the Keys on a canoe safari in the mangrove swamp. It even repels the biting flies. But its probably toxic. It smells toxic.

:D  :D  :D  That's cracked me up.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

STEVE IN SO CAL Mentor

STEVE IN SO CAL

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Santos Martinez.... :)

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Another life saver for me, having a larger piece of property is my 4-wheeler.  You would not believe all of the things one can accomplish with a little inginuity and a 4-wheeler.  Only thing that would be better would be a tractor, but that will have to come a few years from now.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

FRITO Grand Master

FRITO

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3 of these get the garden work done :D :D

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Luke

Tallahassee, FL - USDA zone 8b/9a

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iwan Mentor

iwan

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(FRITO @ Feb. 09 2008,13:22)

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3 of these get the garden work done :D :D

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Luke,

Thanks for helping sell our product!

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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(iwan @ Feb. 10 2008,13:52)

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(FRITO @ Feb. 09 2008,13:22)

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3 of these get the garden work done :D :D

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Luke,

Thanks for helping sell our product!

You sell limes too ?  :)

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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