Tools and

Equipment Used in
Plant Propagation
 Bolo
is used for
cutting
wood tees,
and
grasses.
 Crowbar

is used for
digging soil to
plant
Hand fork

is used for
crumbling the
soil
surrounding
the plants
 Hoe
is used for digging
or breaking big
blocks of soil into
smaller pieces. It is
also needed for
loosening the soil
and for weeding.
Rake
is used for even
spreading of soil or
levelling the soil for
gathering leaves on
the ground and
separating big blocks
of soil from smaller
pieces.
 Shovel
is used for
removing soil
or weeds and
transferring
the soil or
fertilizer from
one place to
another.
 Spading fork

is used for
removing soil
or trash.
Sprinkler
is a water
container with
small holes on
the spout and
used for
watering
plants.
 Thread
 is used for
straightening
the garden
plot by tying
it on one pair
and passing
it through to
the next post
 Trowel
 is a short- handled
tool with a curved
blade used for
cultivating or
loosening the soil,
shallow digging,
transferring, or
planting small
plants. It is also
used for weeding or
transferring
 Wood or Bamboo
 is usually
used as
fences to
prevent
animals
entering the
plot and
destroying
Wheelbarrow
is used for
hauling
fertilizer
and soil and
carrying
other tools
and
materials
After using the tools in
the garden, clean each
one of them and store
them properly. For proper
care and maintenance of
tools and equipment,
observe the following:
1. Always keep the tools
dry in a tool rack
when they are not
being used.
2. Wash or clean tools
before keeping them
in the tool rack.
3. The iron parts of
tools should be oiled,
greased, or painted if
to be stored for a
long time.
4. Broken or
damaged tools
should be
repaired
immediately.
5. Cutting tools
like bolo must be
sharpened
frequently.
Simple Health and Safety
Practices in Using Tools:
1.Have the right
tool for planting
trees and fruit
trees.
2.Use the right
took for the right
purpose. This
ensure efficiency
of work and
safety for the
user.
3. Wear the proper attire
when planting.
 wear loose, comfortable,
and absorbent clothing for
easy movement and a
feeling of comfort and
freshness.
 Wear a hat to protect you
from the extreme heat of
the sun.
 Wear a mask when
spraying insecticides.
4. Have a place for
everything:
tools, equipment,
pesticides,
fertilizers, and
compost should be
placed where they
should be. They
should also be kept
away from the
reach of children