Gardeners share their favorite tools to use while gardening

Most gardeners would cite their pruners as their favorite tool, probably because pruners are one of our most utilized tools. I never go into my garden without my pruners. Interestingly, my informal survey of master gardeners, members of the Marin Garden Club and friends yielded four different brands.

Not surprisingly, several people liked a couple of brands of Japanese pruners. The Japanese are known for their long-lasting tools. If you haven’t been there, check out the Japanese tool shop Hida Tool & Hardware Co.