Tools and Implements in Horticultural works

Implements (Tools) used for preparation of Land Modern machines and tools have made growing flowers easier and more profitable. Farmers use these machines because of problems like bad weather, not enough skilled workers, and lack of time. Using machines helps finish work faster, saves money on workers, and can be used anytime. New and advanced tools make it easier to grow different crops. 

The following tools/equipments are used for ploughing of land in agricultural activities- 

1. Mouldboard Plough: 

The mouldboard plough is made from carbon steel or steel alloy. Its base is shaped like a right-angled triangle. The size of the furrow it creates depends on the size of the plough, and it can open a furrow about 20 cm wide. This plough turns over soil slices on only one

Mouldboard Plough

OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Different tools and equipment, like spades, secateurs, trowels, and spray pumps, are needed for horticultural work. These are divided into hand tools and power equipment. Hand tools are cheaper, useful in small spaces, and can be used for many tasks. Using the right tools helps make farm work easier, faster, and more efficient.

Bill Hook

Bill Hook

A bill hook is a gardening tool with a curved, hook-shaped steel blade and a wooden or plastic handle. It can have one or two sharp edges. The bill hook is mainly used for cutting thick branches and for removing old or dead branches from trees.

 

Budding-cum-grafting knife

Budding-cum-grafting knife

A budding-cum-grafting knife is a special tool with two foldable blades in one handle—one blade for budding and one for grafting. Both blades are made of strong steel. The working blade is about 6.5–7.5

cm long and 1.5 cm wide. 

 

Slashing and pruning knives

Slashing and pruning knives

Slashing and pruning knives are used to cut and remove unwanted small branches or twigs from plants and trees. The knife has a strong, curved steel blade and a handle made of good wood or plastic. The curved blade helps cut branches easily by pulling the knife.

Secateurs

Secateurs

Secateurs are small cutting tools used for trimming branches, removing shoots and buds, cutting scion sticks, taking leaves off sticks, and trimming small trees. They are also helpful for cutting thin branches about the size of a pencil and making plant cuttings for growing new plants.