25 | Gardening Tools

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Gardening Tools"

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SEWT Team
October 20, 2025

Whether you're planting flowers, growing vegetables, or just maintaining your yard, knowing how to talk about “gardening tools” helps you describe your activities and follow instructions more easily. As an ESL learner, this vocabulary is also useful when shopping at a hardware store, asking for help, or explaining your hobbies. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Shovel (Noun): A tool with a broad blade used for digging or moving dirt.

  2. Trowel (Noun): A small hand tool used for digging and planting in smaller spaces.

  3. Gloves (Noun): Hand coverings used to protect your skin while working.

  4. Watering can (Noun): A container with a handle and spout used to pour water on plants.

  5. Pruner (Noun): A small tool used to cut or trim plants and branches.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Shovel

    • I used a shovel to dig a hole for the tree.

    • He keeps a small shovel in the garage for gardening.

    • A shovel is helpful for planting large flowers or bushes.

  2. Trowel

    • She used a trowel to plant herbs in the flowerbed.

    • A trowel is perfect for working with potted plants.

    • I carry my trowel when I check on my garden each morning.

  3. Gloves

    • I always wear gloves when pulling weeds.

    • These gardening gloves protect me from thorns.

    • Don’t forget your gloves—the soil is wet today.

  4. Watering can

    • I filled the watering can and gave water to all the plants.

    • A metal watering can lasts longer than a plastic one.

    • He uses a watering can for his indoor plants.

  5. Pruner

    • I used a pruner to cut back the dead branches.

    • Be careful when using the pruner—it’s sharp.

    • She keeps her pruners clean to avoid damaging the plants.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Last weekend, I spent the morning in my garden using all my favorite gardening tools. I put on my gloves to protect my hands, then grabbed my shovel to dig holes for some new flowers. For the smaller plants, I used a trowel to carefully place them in the soil. After that, I trimmed a few bushes with my pruner to help them grow better. Finally, I used my watering can to give everything a good drink. It felt great to be outside, working with my hands and seeing my garden come to life.