Hand Trowels

Benefits of Garden Trowels

A hand trowel is the right-hand tool for any gardener, from first time novices to experienced gardeners. You can make your time in the garden simple and enjoyable with the use of a garden trowel! Think of your hand trowel like a mini spade, ideal for various jobs in the garden. Once your seeds & bulbs have grown out of their plant pots and it’s time to pop them in the flowerbed, you can use the precision of a hand trowel to dig the perfect sized hole for planting. Thanks to their shape and blade, you can accurately pick out the spot you want – especially handy if you already have other plants in the same bed.

You’re bound to encounter pesky weeds in your garden. Although smaller weeds can be plucked out by hand or dug up with a garden hoe, some species like dandelions have very deep root systems which mean they’ll keep coming back if it’s not removed. Time to bring out the garden trowel! Use yours to gain leverage underneath the root and take out the whole thing, making sure it doesn’t come back again.

A garden trowel is also useful for breaking up soil, just like a garden hand fork. This aerates your soil, making it easier to absorb water and nutrients. You can also use your hand trowel to mix in some compost into the soil for an added boost!

Choosing the Perfect Garden Trowel

We have an excellent range of hand trowels to choose from, made to be used throughout the season with reliable build quality. Choose from plastic handles which offer great grip, or wooden handles which are long lasting and age beautifully. The shape of your trowel’s blade is also important: rounded blades are good for general gardening and digging, whilst pointed blades are excellent for cutting through compacted soil and aerating it. Some trowels even have handy measurements on the blade so you know exactly the depth you’re digging – ideal for planting bulbs at the right depth.

FAQs

What’s the best material for a garden trowel blade?

For a hand trowel, you need to feel the steel. Stainless steel is a popular choice as it’s strong, durable, and resistant to rust. You’ll also find carbon steel garden trowels which are just as good, though slightly more likely to rust, so keep them nice and dry before storing them in the shed or garden storage box.

How do I maintain my garden trowel?

It’s as simple as wiping any excess dirt off the blade before storing it somewhere dry. Every now and again, you can give your hand trowel a deeper clean with soap and water to get it gleaming.

Can I use a garden trowel for indoor plants?

Hand trowels are small and precise, so they can also be used for indoor plants, for jobs like transplanting or mixing potting soil.

How do I choose the right trowel?

Have a think about what you need your garden trowel for. If it’s general use around the garden with the odd bit of weeding, a standard rounded blade will be fine. If you’re hoping to use yours for breaking up soil and working in compost, you may be better off with a pointed blade.