Garden Hand Tools

Digging & Planting

Shovels, trowels, hori-hori knives and the core set worth owning for beds and borders.

Garden Hand Tools5 min

Hori-Hori Knife Uses: Why This One Tool Replaces Three

The Japanese hori-hori is a trowel, knife and dibber in one. Every practical use, what to look for when buying one, how to care for the blade, and the safety habits that keep your hands intact.

September 17, 2026Read guide →

Garden Hand Tools7 min

The Core Set of Garden Hand Tools Worth Owning

Six hand tools that cover 90% of garden work — digging, planting, weeding and cutting. What to look for in a trowel, digging fork, hori-hori and pruners, and what to skip.

September 17, 2026Read guide →