Patio & Garden

10 Garden Tools Every Beginner Needs

Starting your first garden? These ten tools will cover 95% of what you need — from a sturdy trowel to a quality pruner. We’ve tested dozens to pick the best.

The Core Five

A hand trowel, pruners, hori-hori knife, hose with quality nozzle, and a good pair of gloves. These cover nearly every day-to-day gardening task.