Gardening gadgets

Gardening is a hugely popular activity with millions of people worldwide indulging in its simple joys! Gardening gadgets are growing ever popular to accompany our green hobby.
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Once thought of as a pass time of eccentrics and the elderly gardening is growing in popularity year on year. Far from being just a past time or hobby scientific research shows us gardening is good for our health. Gardeners live on average ten years longer than non gardeners!

​A combination of exposure to nature and vigorous exercise means gardening can bring you fitness and an elevated sense of well being.   It has been proven that exposure to nature can relieve stress and cure depression. No wonder many busy urbanites are flocking to gardening in droves.

Although gardening is a fun and rewarding activity it can be physically challenging taking some time and skill to master. This is why gardening gadgets are so important giving gardeners the edge to complete tasks faster and with greater levels of ease.

​Gardening gadgets can help gardeners create better growing conditions, cultivate, water, prune, and maintain their plot. There are all kinds of gardening gadgets with various uses and scenarios. Cool Garden Gadgets have broken down the main categories of gardening gadgets for you below. Happy gardening!
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Gardening gadgets for propagation

One of the most enjoyable and fascinating parts of gardening is planting a seed and watching it grow. Germination is one of the visual miracles of life on earth and participating in the planting, nurturing and parenting of a fellow life form embodies spiritual satisfaction. ​
This is why gardeners are always very well endowed with vibrant well being. Propagation of seeds and young plants requires skill and patience to get right. This is why propagating is such a satisfying part of gardening and there are various gardening gadgets which can aid propagation. We have put together some of the best propagation gardening gadgets for you below.
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Gardening gadgets for growing vegetables

Growing vegetables is a very satisfying gardening activity. Most supermarket vegetables we buy at the stores have been bred and modified so they have an extended shelf life. This is better for big business as it gives the supermarkets more time to sell produce before it starts to wilt and go bad.

​The problem with these varieties is they lack the quality and taste of organically grown fruit and vegetables. Tomatoes are a typical example chop bought tomatoes have a tough outer skin and pasty watery appearance. Home grown tomatoes are soft with a deep red meaty centre that has a strong, sweet nectar smell.
Many modern supermarkets stock vegetables which are covered in chlorine, herbicides, and insecticides all of which could pose a threat to our health. Home grown organic vegetables are far more superior in taste and nutrition than anything we buy from supermarkets.

​This is why growing vegetables is such an important and fun gardening activity. The reward of eating your own great tasting produce you grew from seed is indescribable unless you have done it yourself. We have put together some gardening gadgets which will help you to grow your own vegetables for the family table.

Gardening gadgets for growing fruit

Gardening for fruit production is an in depth activity all of its own. Not only are there hundreds of different fruiting variety of plants they all have different needs and tolerances. If a gardener likes to grow tropical fruits they will need some form of protection from the weather and perhaps a heating system for winter. ​
There are many trailing fruiting species of crops such as raspberries and blackberries which will need a support system. Garden fruit is not only in demand from friends and family it is also in demand from the local wildlife. For this reason fruit gardeners need to be on their toes to stop their hard work being ruined. If it’s not pests destroying all the gardens fruit crops it’s the constant maintenance needed to keep fruit crops healthy. Constant pruning, pollinating, grafting and picking is required for the fruit gardener to succeed. ​
With all this vigorous work it’s a wonder why fruit gardening is so popular. The reward of picking sweet fresh fruit straight from the garden is a joy which should be experienced by all. To aid the fruit grower there are all sorts of cool gardening gadgets which can help. Fruit cages, green house heaters, fruit pruners and fruit trellises are just some gardening gadgets in the fruit gardener’s arsenal.
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Gardening gadgets for soil cultivation

There is probably no single thing more important to the gardener than their garden soil. Not many people know it takes on average ten million years to form garden topsoil.

The erosion of rock particles combined with the accumulation of organic matter which is soil formation is an important process. Not only does it take a long time for topsoil to form it is an ecosystem all of its own.
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The combination bacteria, fungi, invertebrates and insects create a healthy environment for plants to flourish. This is why garden soil health is always top of the gardener’s agenda. The annual processes of turning the soil, replacing nutrients and watering require much monitoring and effort from the gardener. For this reason gardening gadgets for soil cultivation are useful advantage for any gardener. 
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Gardening gadgets for the perfect lawn

A perfect lawn is something that gardeners world over strive for. A lush green well manicured lawn projects an assumption that the keeper is organised, neat and industrious. You can tell a lot about someone by the condition of their lawn. Gardeners sometimes much money time and energy making their grass something to be proud of!

​Therefore gardening gadgets which help the gardener keep a beautiful lawn are very welcome. There are many cool garden gadgets which can you keep a spectacular lawn some of which include; scarifiers and robot lawn mowers. We have put together a good selection of gardening gadgets for the perfect lawn below.

Gardening gadgets for pruning

Keeping your garden in check and preventing a wild jungle to emerge is of paramount importance to the gardener. No matter what you plant if not controlled can soon become out of control. This is where careful pruning is utilised in the garden.

Trees, shrubs and even herbaceous plants need a good prune every now and then to keep them in good shape. Garden pruning is a science all of its own with various techniques employed for different plant species.
 A knowledge of a plants flowering and fruiting cycles can dictate when is best to prune out excess material. This requires very specific knowledge about the plants the gardener cares for.

​There are many gardening gadgets which assist the gardener to prune. Chainsaws, sheers, loppers and secateurs are all effective for garden pruning; we have selected some of our favourites below.

Gardening gadgets for composting

Composting is a great ecological way to recycle organic waste and create fertile garden soil. Composting allows the gardener to recycle garden nutrients creating a self sustaining ecological system. The process of localised composting invigorates the soil ecosystem leading to healthier more fertile garden soil. ​
There are many strategies and methods for creating compost some fast some slower but the fundamentals are always the same. Composting requires woody carbon based materials, green nitrogen based materials, oxygen and moisture. When all four of these ingredients are present with soil microorganism’s compost will form.

​How quickly compost will form depends on the size of raw material particles, temperature and moisture content. There are many gardening gadgets to aid successful garden composting. We have added some of the best here. ​

Garden gadgets for digging

Gardening would not be gardening if there was no need to dig a hole every now and then. Planting trees, shrubs, installing posts and re-landscaping the garden usually require the gardener to dig holes.

Digging is probably one of the most strenuous garden jobs but also one of the most rewarding. Digging large amounts of heavy garden soil requires strength, endurance and a strong back.

For this reason many gardening gadgets to aid digging have been developed. Ground drills, mechanical spades, and mini diggers are some of the tools which make garden digging easier.  We have put together some of our favourite digging gadgets here. 
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Gardening gadget tools

Because gardening is known for its vast array of maintenance tasks it is no surprise there are thousands of gardening tools. Gardening tools and gadgets tackle a wide range of garden activities from general maintenance to garden improvements. Gardening tools come in all shapes and sizes and there are many to choose from. We have selected some of the most common tools for general gardening tasks. ​
Garden Multi Tool
Garden Blower and Vacuum
Electric Shredder

Gardening gadgets for pest control

It is hard enough to keep up with the constant onslaught of gardening tasks to make the garden beautiful. Pests can be the nail in the coffin for your gardening ambitions if they are allowed to wreak havoc. Slugs, snails, ground dwelling beetles, aphids, rabbit’s rodents and even deer can destroy your garden plants in no time if you don’t take precautions. ​
Sometimes all you need to do is install systems to attract beneficial insects such as insect hotels. Providing this kind of ecological balance in the garden can reduce the need for harmful chemicals. There are some very cool gardening gadgets for pest control if pests do become a problem. Cool garden gadgets have chosen our favourites here. ​

Gardening gadgets for weeding

Weeds are probably always going to be one of the most hated things that will enter the garden. The process of weeding can become very demoralising knowing full well that after hours of mind numbing pulling you will have to do it all again in a few weeks. Weed seeds blow in on the breeze continuously whilst any perennial weed roots left under the ground will surely spring up again to taunt you. ​
Because weeds facilitate a natural process of natural succession they are tougher than our cultivated flowers and vegetables. Pulling out weeds can be a frustrating job but there are some cool gardening gadgets that can make it much easier. We have displayed some of the best gardening gadgets for weeding here. ​

Gardening gadgets for him

​Although gardening is a universal affair with the same tasks having to be completed by all gardeners there is some gender separating aspects to the garden. This is especially true when it comes to enjoying the garden you have worked so hard to keep at its best. Here we have displayed some of the best gardening gadgets for him.

Gardening gadgets for her

The female gardener is always looking to improve the garden with a keen eye for detail. Many female gardeners like the idea of a garden that becomes one with the home. Keeping both in order can be a challenge! We have listed some cool gardening gadgets for her that will make gardening a breeze.  ​

Gardening gadgets for seniors

Gardening at any age can be a joy however it can also be a vigorous challenge. Senior citizens usually having more time than most have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of gardening. On the other hand they may not be as physically able as they once were. This is where gardening gadgets can become very useful. There are hundreds of cool gadgets that make gardening gadgets for seniors easier. We have selected some of the best for you here. ​

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Bonus Gardening gadgets

BMC Rotary Garden Soil Compost Sieve Riddle 400mm. Never have lumpy, stoney soil ever before with this rotary garden sieve. This gardening gadget is made of sturdy steel and quick and easy to use.

Folding Garden Kneeler and Seat / Bench with Handles and Foam Pad for Outdoor Gardening. Why have sore knees when you can buy this clever little gardening gadget. It is foldable for easy storage and light weight  for easy transportation.

Scare Crow Motion Activated Animal Deterrent. Whether you are trying to deter rabbits from your vegetable patch or herons from your fish pond this garden gadget is the ultimate humane way to deter pests. its motion sensor detects where the animal is approaching from and sprays them with a fine jest of water, up to 1000ft. Never suffer garden pests again!

Gardena Easy Control Water Timer 1882-28. This easy to use digital irrigation gadget will mean you never have to worry about holding a hose again. Individual days and times can be selected giving you the piece of mind no lawn or flower bed will suffer drought or death this summer.

72 Pocket Planting Bags Wall Hanging Gardening Planter, Outdoor Indoor Vertical Greening Grow Bags. Make use of vertical space inside or outside with this fantastic gadget. Green dull boring structures and walls a great show off feature for when you have guests!

BULBS & SEEDS Garden Storage Box - Powder Coated Steel - Greengage - with Hinged Lid. Never hear your other half complain about loose seed packets and bulbs lying around the house again. A great gadget to help keep your horticultural bits & bobs in order.

105 Litre Tumbling Composter - Speeds up process - Effortless turning - Easy to assemble - Aeration and mixing system.
Always wanted to create perfect compost but never have the time to turn it? Have a bad back but want to make good quality compost with minimum strain, then this outside gadget could be for you.
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