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Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with inventing, improving, and using tools. Vegetable gardeners are no different. Having the right tool for the job can make gardening a snap, not to mention more enjoyable. Having a dull, or inadequate tool, can turn the simplest tasks into back-breaking misery.

Every vegetable gardener has their own methods for doing things. Some gardeners can even get down-right superstitious about certain tasks in the garden. But one thing is universal – take care of your garden tools and they take care of you.

There is something about really good tools that makes any hobby, or project, more enjoyable and far more efficient. For instance, most chefs know that high quality knives are not only more comfortable to use, but are better balanced and retain their edge longer.

The same can be said for garden tools. Garden tools with sharp, forged blades take out weeds painlessly, cultivate effortlessly, and are a pleasure to use. Such tools require regular care to hold their edge and retain their value. I know I have certain garden tools in my shed that I could not live without, and over the years have become constant gardening companions.

One thing that I have found paramount during my gardening experience; the biggest value I have learned is that buying the higher quality tools is the only tool to buy. As the saying goes – you get what you pay for. This rings true for gardening tools as well. If you buy a cheap tool, you will get a cheap tool that may not even last one season. One thing to pay attention to is a high price tag does not necessarily mean higher quality.