Your Backyard Gizmo

A spade

Closely related to the shovel, but not quite the same tool, every gardening shed must surely have a spade in it. If you have a lot of digging to do, you will definitely need a spade. A spade has a flatter edge, which makes it particularly good for breaking up soil and getting straight edges on your flower or vegetable beds. While you can manage with either a spade or a shovel, having both will be more efficient.

Gardening gloves

Not the first tool that springs to mind when you are thinking about gardening, but you should definitely put these on before you do anything else. That way, your hands will be protected from any sharp thorns or objects and you can avoid getting and splinters or dirt down your nails while you carry out your tasks.