If you’re on the hunt for the best gardening tools to make your time in the garden more efficient, enjoyable, and productive—this video is for you. Mark, a passionate and practical gardener, shares his personal top 33 essential gardening tools that he relies on year-round. From heavy-duty workhorses like chainsaws and augers to underrated helpers like wheelbarrows, watering cans, and even an old saucepan turned fertilizer spreader, this list covers it all. Whether you’re tending to fruit trees, managing compost, or just trying to keep your edges clean—these tools will help you garden smarter, not harder.
In this in-depth and entertaining video, Mark walks through his top 33 must-have gardening tools—tried, tested, and trusted from years of experience. He starts with foundational tools like spades, shovels, machetes, and entrenching tools, then moves into more specialized gear like powered secateurs, the versatile Prong, and high-quality hand saws.
He shares his passion for locally-made alloy tools, talks about his go-to composting systems, and emphasizes the importance of basics like mulch forks, garden forks, rakes, and watering cans. He also explores more advanced equipment including whipper snippers, chainsaws, mowers, post hole diggers, and sprayers, sharing practical advice and honest product reviews throughout.
Some standout mentions include:
His collection of ride-on mowers, each with a specific function,
A powerful petrol blower and quieter electric blower for quick cleanup,
A clever repurposing of an old saucepan and frying pan to fertilize and water wasabi plants more efficiently,
And his deep respect for tools that stand the test of time, like the multi-functional garden knife from Hoselink.
The video ends with Mark encouraging viewers to share any tools he may have missed—because gardening is always a learning journey. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grower, you’re bound to pick up something useful from this comprehensive list.
