Garden tools in English, with pictures
This page teaches common names for equipment you use outside in the yard. Try picturing each item in your own garden to remember the name better.
shovel
/ˈʃʌv.əl/
A tool with a wide metal blade used for digging or moving soil.
“He used a shovel to dig a hole for the tree.”
rake
/reɪk/
A long-handled tool with teeth used to gather fallen leaves together.
“Please rake the dry leaves off the grass.”
hose
/hoʊz/
A long flexible pipe that carries water to plants across the yard.
“Connect the hose to the tap to wash the patio.”
sprinkler
/ˈsprɪŋklər/
A device that sprays water automatically over grass to keep it green.
“The children love running through the garden sprinkler in summer.”
wheelbarrow
/ˈwiːlˌbæroʊ/
A small cart with one wheel used to carry heavy dirt or plants.
“She moved the heavy bags of soil using a wheelbarrow.”
trowel
/ˈtraʊəl/
A small hand tool with a curved blade for planting flowers.
“Use a small trowel to plant these new seeds.”
pruner
/ˈpruːnər/
Special hand clippers used for cutting small branches and dead plant stems.
“I need a sharp pruner to cut these rose stems.”
shears
/ʃɪərz/
Large cutting tools used to remove thick wool from animals like sheep.
“The farmer used sharp shears to cut the sheep's wool.”
lawnmower
/ˈlɔːnˌmoʊər/
A machine with sharp spinning blades that cuts tall grass short.
“My dad starts the lawnmower every Sunday morning.”
watering can
/ˈwɔː.tə.rɪŋ ˌkæn/
A portable bucket with a spout used to give water to flowers.
“Fill the watering can to give the flowers a drink.”
