Okay, so today I’m gonna yap about gardening tools from Monty Don. I actually went out and tried to find some stuff similar to what he uses, and lemme tell ya, it was a journey.
First thing’s first, I needed a good spade. I remember seeing Monty use a pretty basic-looking one, nothing too fancy. So, I hit up my local garden center, and after poking around for like half an hour, I found one that felt right in my hands. Not too heavy, good length, you know, the Goldilocks of spades. Brought it home and immediately started digging up a patch of weeds that had been bugging me. Man, that spade cut through the soil like butter. Totally worth it.
Next up, a decent fork. I wanted one that could handle turning over compost and breaking up clumps of soil. I ended up going for a stainless steel one because I figured it would last longer. Used it to aerate my raised beds, and wow, the difference was noticeable. The soil felt much lighter and less compacted.
Then came the hand tools. Monty’s always got his trusty trowel and hand fork. Scored a set online – nothing crazy expensive, just a solid pair. I used the trowel for planting some new herbs, and the hand fork was perfect for weeding around my delicate seedlings. Felt like a proper gardener, you know?
Of course, gotta have a good pair of secateurs. I opted for bypass secateurs because I heard they’re better for making clean cuts on living plants. I’ve been using them to prune my roses and deadhead my perennials. Snip, snip, snip – it’s actually kinda therapeutic.
And finally, a decent watering can. I got one with a long spout and a rose head for gentle watering. It’s perfect for watering my seedlings without blasting them into oblivion. Plus, it just looks kinda nice sitting on my patio.
Honestly, using these tools, or at least tools that feel similar to what Monty Don uses, has made gardening way more enjoyable. It’s not just about getting the job done, it’s about feeling connected to the earth and the plants. Plus, it’s a good workout!
So yeah, that’s my little foray into Monty Don-inspired gardening tools. Give it a try, you might just surprise yourself.
