10 Best Garden Trowels (Review) In 2020

SE is proud to present their Stainless Steel Mini Folding Trowel that is most definitely a must-have for the green-fingered. The premium-grade trowel is durable and diverse, making it great for gardening, camping and any other outdoor activities you might need it for. The heavy gauge stainless steel blade ensures this small but mighty gardening tool packs a punch and stands up to tough use over time, preventing rust and corrosion. When fully extended, the trowel is 8.3/4 inches and just 5.3/4 inches when folded. Thanks to a nylon canvas case complete with belt loop, you can make the most of unobtrusive storage and portability. For more similar must-have tools for your garden, check out our reviews of the best garden shovels.

This 14-inch Stainless Steel Trowel from Wilcox app pro is, besides a bulb planter, an ideal tool for deep bulb planting and breaking through stubborn clods. You can rest assured that this trowel won’t bend or break as you go about your gardening thanks to the high-quality stainless steel used to craft the trowel right here in the US. Constructed from a single piece of metal, this is truly built to last. The sharp pointed edges are able to pierce and break through even the hardest soils. What’s more, if you’re spending hours gardening at a time, you’ll appreciate the plastic handle for extra comfort along with the handy leather strap.

Made for durability, this FiberComp Transplanter from Fiskars is lightweight and easy to handle, making your time in the garden a breeze. Complete with graduation marks on the blade for easy of depth measurement, a one-piece design that can’t bend or loosen and a handle hang hole for simple storage, this is a great choice. The FiberComp construction is lightweight and rust-proof yet still stronger than steel. Perfect for transplanting flowers and small plants, this super affordable trowel from Fiskars is good for both the garden and your bank balance. For more handy tools for your garden and yard, check out our guide to the best mattocks.

This Hand-E Garden Trowel is arguably a keen gardener most used tool. Good for planting, digging, weeding, scooping and shoveling, this versatile, easy to use trowel makes for a great gift for gardeners and amazing addition to your collection of garden tools. What’s more, this handy trowel isn’t just made with gardening in mind, it’s good for all outdoor assignments. The comfortable ergonomic handle and polished stainless steel mean that you can’t just use this tool for a long time, but it will last you a long time too. Guaranteed for life by Garden Guru, you can rest assured Garden Guru Lawn And Garden Tools Super Strong Garden Trowel is a solid investment indeed. 

Unique and patented, the natural radius grip utilized on Radius Garden tools is like nothing else you’ll have seen before on garden tools. Carefully constructed to minimize stress on hands and wrist while maximizing comfort and power, this could quite possibly be the nicest trowel you’ve ever held. The considerate design of Radius Garden 100 Ergonomic Aluminium Hand Trowel makes it a particularly good choice for those with weak joints or gardeners that spend hours at a time digging away. Over the years, more than 1 million gardeners have used this trowel in good health, we think that’s a pretty good measure of how good it is. To additionally protect your hands while working in the garden, pick a favorite pair of gardening gloves from our list.

This heavy-duty, long-lasting stainless-steel Wilcox trowel is sure to serve you for a long time. The 2-inch wide blade complete with pointed tip allows you to cut through any soil with no trouble at all. Complete with a comfortable hand grip and indestructible material, this trowel makes for an excellent choice for all-around gardening and transplanting. Although it’s not the cheapest option on our list of top picks, the glowing reviews confirm that it’s worthy of its slightly higher price tag. Our guide to the best pruning shears features more essential tools for your garden.

This lightweight, durable steel crafted to cut through hard ground makes for a great choice for gardeners on the go. Constructed from high-impact styrene plastic, you may be surprised at just how strong and long-lasting Coghlan’s Backpackers Trowel is. Thanks to its bright colour, you know you’ll never misplace this handy tool that is a must-have for any gardener. If you’re out and about in the wilderness, the durability and lightweight nature of this trowel make it the perfect choice for you, so be sure to always have it in your tool backpack.

Sometimes one trowel just won’t cut it. That’s why we’ve included this three-piece gardening set that includes one hand trowel, one transplant trowel, and one cultivator hand rake. These tools together will cover all of your planting needs. Made from heavy-duty cast aluminum with TPR handles, these tools are both durable and comfortable. The transplant trowel has measurement marks on the handle for precision planting and the hand rake is perfect for breaking up and mixing soil as well as cleaning up weeds. Plus, the set comes with a one-year warranty to protect your purchase.

The two main things you should be looking for in a hand trowel are durability and cutting power. The Edward Tools Bend-Proof Garden Trowel delivers both. It’s made from one piece of heavy-duty stainless steel, which makes it virtually bend-proof. That means you can use it to move rocks and dig up heavy earth. The cutting power is pretty impressive too. It’s not the sharpest hand trowel on the market, but, because it’s strong, you can put enough weight behind it to cut through roots, weeds, and hard soil. One of the biggest benefits to customers is the lifetime warranty. If you manage to bend or break the trowel, they’ll replace it, no questions asked.

If you’re looking for an affordable hand trowel, we’d recommend the Worth Garden Hand Trowel. It’s made in China, which might put off a few of our US readers, but it’s very high-quality. One thing we like about this trowel is the sharpness of the handle. The point of the blade is sharp enough to cut through thick roots, hard soil, and anything else you might encounter when you’re planting. The handle is made from plastic, so it’s not as comfortable as the rubber handles we’ve seen. However, on the plus side, it has an ergonomic shape that makes it an especially good fit for people with smaller hands.