Looking to upgrade your gardening gear or find the perfect gift for a green thumb? Keith Neveson, the Garden’s director of horticulture and operations, takes a break in his day to introduce you to a few of our expert gardeners. Thanks to their expert advice, we’ve compiled our top five must-have tools for keeping your garden thriving.
What’s on their list?
Tweezers & Hose Arm – Perfect for handling tiny seeds and reaching distant plants (Emma, plant propagation assistant)
Hori Hori Knife – A versatile, all-in-one tool for digging, weeding, and soil checking (Abraham, lead gardener)
Hand Pruners – Essential for deadheading, pruning, and maintaining plant health (Phoebe, gardener)
Pruning Saw – Ideal for cutting branches over a few inches in diameter (Holly, gardener)
Broom & Electric Tools – Keep your garden clean and eco-friendly with battery-powered tools (Keith, director of horticulture & operations)
From pruning to planting, these tools make every gardener’s job easier. What’s your favorite garden tool? Let us know in the comments!
To check out the Garden Shop for expert-approved tools and learn more from our team of pros, visit SBBotanicGarden.org
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Film Credit:
Produced, filmed, and edited by Liv Brebes
About Liv Brebes
In her senior year at the University of California Santa Barbara, Liv joined the Garden through her participation in the Impact Media Internship Program. This program equips undergraduate students with the production skills they need to effectively support humanitarian and environmental organizations as media interns. We’re so grateful Liv chose to bring her passions to the Garden. Please join us in celebrating her commitment to making the world better through her creativity. Thank you, Liv.
Music: Rhastafarian by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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