Gardening Ideas Garden Tools The 10 Best Gardening Tools on Amazon By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Associate Homes Editor Grace is the Associate Homes Editor at Southern Living. She covers a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor.Off the clock, find her strolling through Birmingham neighborhoods looking at houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 15, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Throughout spring and summer, you'll likely find Southerners outside in their gardens. Gardening is a healthy hobby that also feeds the body and soul—quite literally, with the rise of "victory gardens" during the coronavirus pandemic. Growing a garden from scratch is challenging, but to watch the flowers start showing off colorful blooms and the tomato plants start producing fruits makes all your sweat equity worth it (which, if your outside during a hot summer in the South, there's undoubtably a lot sweat involved). While we can rely on Mother Nature to cultivate our plants, it's up to the gardener to keep up her hard work. Equip your tool shed with the basics needed to keep your garden growing all season long (and will help out the gardener while she's working in the beds). Read on for the 10 best gardening tools available on Amazon. Pruning Shears Courtesy of Amazon Regularly pruning plants will help lengthen their lifespan. Cleanly snip stray shoots with a sharp pair of shears. Buy it: $7; amazon.com Buy Now Soil Tester Courtesy of Amazon Monitor the amount of nutrients your plants are receiving with a handy tool that tests the soil's moisture, pH value, and sunlight level. Buy it: $16; amazon.com Buy Now Tool Set Courtesy of Amazon Gift a budding gardener with a 10-piece tool set, along with a handy work bag she can haul to and from the veggie patch. Buy it: $33; amazon.com Buy Now Weeding Tool Courtesy of Amazon Pluck up pesky dandelions and other invasive grasses with a handheld weeding tool. Its sturdy handle and stainless steel blade will making removing deep-rooted weeds a breeze. Buy it: $13; amazon.com Buy Now Rake Courtesy of Amazon This rake's adjustable head can tackle spaces big and small. Its retractable design also makes it easier to store in tight spots. Buy it: $39; amazon.com Buy Now Garden Twine Courtesy of Amazon Loop a piece of garden twine around lanky tomato stems to keep the plants upright against trellises. This soft string is gentle enough to secure other top-heavy pants in the garden or use it for other household projects. Buy it: $18; amazon.com Buy Now Garden Bench Courtesy of Amazon Tote this portable bench around the yard while weeding, planting, or pruning to help protect your knees or back. Buy it: $11; amazon.com Buy Now Gloves Courtesy of Amazon Protect forearms from scratches and sunburn while tending to garden beds. Buy it: $17; amazon.com Buy Now 3-Piece Tool Set Courtesy of Amazon This versatile trio of handheld tools is a basic gardening necessity for beginners and experts alike. Buy it: $9; amazon.com Buy Now Watering Can Courtesy of Amazon Keeping plants hydrated will help them withstand hot temps and last throughout the summer. (be sure to water early in the morning or in the evening; watering during peak sunlight may cause leaves to burn). When it's not needed in the garden, fill this galvanized watering can with flowers for a farmhouse-style centerpiece. Buy it: $9; amazon.com Buy Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit