Gardening Ideas Garden Tools The 10 Best Gardening Tools on Amazon By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered 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 neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 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. Our Top Picks Vivosun 6.5 Inch Pruning Shears at Amazon Jump to Review Sonkir 3-in-1 Soil Moisture/Light/pH Tester at Amazon Jump to Review Glaric Aluminum Gardening Tool Set 10 Pcs at Amazon Jump to Review PureZoneA Garden Hand Weeder at Amazon Jump to Review Professional EZ Travel Collection Adjustable Telescopic Folding Rake at Amazon Jump to Review Biostretch Climbing Plants Garden Twine at Amazon Jump to Review Magid Gardening Gloves at Amazon Jump to Review Fiskars Softouch Garden Tool Set at Amazon Jump to Review Fasmov 51 Oz Stainless Steel Watering Can at Amazon Jump to Review Vivosun 6.5 Inch Pruning Shears Courtesy of Amazon View On Amazon Regularly pruning plants will help lengthen their lifespan. Cleanly snip stray shoots with a sharp pair of shears. Sonkir 3-in-1 Soil Moisture/Light/pH Tester Courtesy of Amazon View On 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. Glaric Aluminum Gardening Tool Set 10 Pcs Courtesy of Amazon View On 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. PureZoneA Garden Hand Weeder Courtesy of Amazon View On 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. Professional EZ Travel Collection Adjustable Telescopic Folding Rake Professional EZ Travel Collection View On Amazon This rake's adjustable head can tackle spaces big and small. Its retractable design also makes it easier to store in tight spots. Biostretch Climbing Plants Garden Twine Courtesy of Amazon View On 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. Magid Professional Rose Pruning Gardening Gloves 4.6 Amazon View On Amazon View On Walmart Protect forearms from scratches and sunburn while tending to garden beds. Fiskars Softouch 3-Piece Garden Tool Set Amazon View On Amazon This versatile trio of handheld tools is a basic gardening necessity for beginners and experts alike. Fasmov 51 Oz Stainless Steel Watering Can Amazon View On 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit