- A good spade for digging is a must, and the flat blade is also helpful to break up compost and clods of soil.
- When it comes to cultivation, Josh prefers a fork as it has less negative impact on soil structure.
- A metal rake is handy for levelling.
- Pruning anytime is fun, but with the right tools it is a dream!
- You will need secateurs (sharp and clean) for pruning stems up to about 20mm.
- A pair of loppers can be used for slightly bigger stems up to about 50mm.
- If you start to get serious, a good quality folding saw will get through most limbs!
- Hedging soft material, you need some lightweight pruning shears.
- A good quality watering can is useful for regular liquid feeds.
- Buckets are handy for distributing dry fertilisers and soaking plants before they go in the ground.
- A couple of small, clearly marked sprayers are also handy for applying a bit of a foliar feed, or any organic pest control.
- Importantly, Josh stores his organic pest controls on the top shelf, “My kids are a bit bigger now, but other kids are regularly here so I keep everything out of reach”.
- Josh's PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment) is also clearly labelled and easily accessed.