I have always been fascinated by the tools people use in their work. I asked plantsman Allen Bush to tell us about his tools of the trade and he shared his essential planting, weeding, and watering tools. There are three garden tools that I won’t be without. You can plant, weed and water with these for a total cost in the neighborhood of $ 240.00 You can certainly find a digging knife, a hoe and watering can for less, but you’ll be pleased with these. They’re all durable and long lasting, if you don’t lose them or run over them. I do all my small plantings in loose soil with the Leonard Stainless Steel Soil knife . ($18.00 from A.M. Leonard.) I find a trowel to be big for my needs and not as versatile. I spend a lot of time weeding on my hands and knees. The soil knife will take care of the small weeds and is handy for close range weeding when you can scoot around tall tomato plants and stir the soil without risk of chopping off the plant with a scuffle hoe – my next sugge