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Funky Gardening Tools

Avid gardeners often look for ways to add whimsy to their gardens -- either by using floral-patterned tools to spice up the dull parts of gardening such as digging holes and pulling weeds, or by utilizing tools to make gardening easier. Funky gardening tools are everywhere, if you know where to look.
  1. Garden Spork

    • The garden spork combines a garden fork, trowel and spade into one. The tool comes in two lengths -- 39 and 25 inches. The longer handle not only makes it convenient for gardeners with limited mobility, it allows one to edge, dig and till the garden without having to drop one tool for another.

    Circular Hoe

    • The circular hoe works by wrapping around the underground root system of a weed. The head of the tool is a circle made from carbon steel and the inner lip is sharpened. When you pull the hoe upward, the circle shape rips the entire root from the ground with ease, leaving most of the soil behind.

    Folding Wheelbarrow

    • A folding wheelbarrow fits into a small space -- a great option for a gardener with limited storage. The wheelbarrow folds flat for easy storage. Though this folding wheelbarrow can hold up to 300 lbs., you can easily store it in the trunk of your car. Another useful feature is that it lies flat on the ground until you are ready to move it, so you can roll heavy items into the wheelbarrow without lifting.

    Sunlight Measuring Tool

    • When planning a garden, it is important to know what areas of your yard get full, partial or no sunlight. The sunlight measuring tool is shaped like a flower and features photo-reactive paper flower petals that change color, depending on the amount of sunlight they receive. Place them in future garden spots, and allow the sun to dance over them for the day. Examine the guide, included with the sticks, to determine your yard's sun levels.

    Funky Storage

    • Another convenient, yet funky, tool is the one used to hold your garden tools. A rock-shaped storage container will blend into your garden with ease, all while keeping your garden tools close at hand. The natural-looking, polyethylene, UV-resistant storage container can be hand-finished to match your landscape decor.