Garden Hand Tools (207 items found)

For beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, Ace stocks all the garden tools you’ll need to properly maintain your lawn and garden. Learn more about our robust selection below.

Must-Have Hand Tools for Gardening

There are numerous gardening hand tools available to suit different tasks. Explore the following options at Ace Hardware:

• Garden hoes: Traditionally used for stirring soil and weeding, garden hoes with long handles help reduce back strain and come in various materials like fiberglass, plastic and wood.
• Pitch forks: Ideal for moving compost, manure and soil, garden forks are available in different types such as spading, bedding and manure forks.
• Garden shovels: These shovels are for digging, lifting and moving soil, and come in various sizes and shapes.
• Hand cultivators: Hand cultivators help prepare the soil for planting, perfect for mixing soil and blending fertilizer or compost.
• Hand trowels: Small digging tools ideal for planting and transplanting seedlings, trowels are easy to handle and precise.
• Picks: Useful for breaking up hard soil and rocks, picks have sturdy handles and sharp points.
• Tampers: Make soil compact to ensure a firm base for planting with soil tampers, which also help eliminate air pockets.
• Rotary edgers: Efficiently trim and shape lawn edges with rotating blades, rotary edgers provide a neat finish.
• Garden scissors: Precise cutting tools for trimming plants and flowers, these scissors are lightweight and easy to use.
• Garden kneelers: Providing comfort and support while gardening, garden kneelers help reduce strain on knees and back.
• Garden knives: Garden knives are sharp and durable cutting tools for various gardening tasks.
• Post hole diggers: Dig holes for posts and plants with ease with post hole diggers, featuring long handles and sharp blades.
• Hand pruners: Trim and shape plants with precision with pruners to help maintain healthy growth.

How to Clean Your Hand Tools

Keeping your garden hand tools clean is essential for their longevity and effectiveness. Follow these steps to ensure your tools are always in top condition:

• Remove dirt and debris: Use a stiff brush or hose to scrub off soil and plant residue.
• Soak in soapy water: Soak the tools in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to loosen grime.
• Scrub thoroughly: Use a wire brush or old toothbrush to clean the tools, focusing on joints and crevices.
• Rinse and dry: Rinse with clean water and dry completely to prevent rust.
• Sharpen blades: Sharpen blades with a stone or file.
• Oil moving parts: Lubricate moving parts with oil to keep them functioning smoothly.

It is also important to store your tools properly for long-term care. A garage or shed are better options than leaving them exposed to the elements. Store in a dry place, hanging them up or placing them in a tool rack to keep them organized and prevent damage.

Shop Gardening Hand Tools Near You at Ace

If you’re new to the hobby and want to learn how to start a garden, our friendly store associates can answer your questions on all things lawn and garden. We’ll help you find what you need to create and maintain your garden, including wheelbarrows and garden carts.

If you’re looking to upgrade to new or more high-tech garden tools, you can find it at Ace. Explore our full selection online or come into your local Ace to shop gardening hand tools near you.