- Is this set good for a beginner?
- Yes. It covers the basic planting, weeding and raking tools a first garden needs, plus gloves and a tote. Skip it if you plan to dig heavy clay or cut thick branches.
- Will the tools bend in hard soil?
- The aluminum heads can flex under strong force. Loosen hard ground with a watering can or a steel fork first, and keep these tools for lighter beds and pots.
- Can the pruner cut branches?
- It handles soft stems and small twigs. For woody branches thicker than a pencil, use a proper bypass pruner.
- Are the gloves included and what size are they?
- Gloves come in the set. They are one-size gardening gloves with a knit cuff, so they fit most hands but run loose on small ones.
- How do I care for the tools?
- Wipe soil off after use and dry the aluminum heads to keep them clean. Store them in the tote out of the rain.
- Is it a good gift?
- It works well as a housewarming or first-apartment gift because everything comes in one bag. Serious gardeners will want steel tools instead.
- Where is the 9 Piece Garden Tool Set with Tote Gloves Pruner Trowel Rake Weeder Fork Polyester cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $111.42, as of our latest check.