Tools Safety Tools In ancient times garden tools

Tools & Safety

Tools In ancient times, garden tools were made of rock, bone, wood, tin, and other metals. Our tools have advanced over time, as humans have also advanced.

Tools

Plow • Used to turn and break up the soil • First step in preparing land for planting

Basic Garden Tools • • • Rake Shovel Pruner Garden Hoe Trowel Cultivator

Rake • For use with moving debris • Aids in the cleaning process • Proper use is with two (2) hands

Shovel Two types of shovels • Round point: Used primarily for digging holes • Square point: Better used for picking up trash and debris

Pruner • Type of scissor used for cutting plants • More durable and sturdy to cut thicker stems or branches

Hoe Used to cultivate (prepare for planting) soil and remove weeds

Trowel • Used in planting of medium to large plants. • Moves small amount of dirt • For use with one hand while holding a plant in the other

Cultivator • Prepares soil to be used for planting crops • Helps mix soil

Safety Rules # Toro Grow-o Rule 1 Wear closed-toe shoes. No flip flops. 2 Wash your hands after working outside. 3 Wear hats & sunscreen outside. Drink water. 4 When walking with tools, point them down. 5 Watch where you’re stepping at all times. 6 Don’t taste anything unless teachers say it’s ok 7 Make sure you can see the teacher at all times.

Safety Rules – Group Activity • 2 reasons why your group thinks this is an important rule to have • 1 consequence if rule is broken