Looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Make his or her favorite hobby more comfortable with ergonomic gardening tools.
What is Ergonomics and Why is it Important?
Ergonomics is simply the practice of matching a tool or workplace to the person using it or doing the job. So, for example, if you are out in the garden squeezing the handle on your hose nozzle to water the plants for an hour each day, that handle needs to be comfortable and to match the natural movement of your hand.
Check out some of these ergonomic tools for gardeners.
Thumb Control Watering Nozzle
Watering is one of the most important things you do in the garden, so it’s important to have the right tools for the job. The Heavy Duty Thumb Control Watering Nozzle is a great alternative for anyone who spends more than a few minutes watering every day.
This easy-to-use nozzle comes with eight different styles of spray so you can cover every garden need. To turn it on, you simply flip the switch with your thumb. You don’t have to squeeze the handle as you water, just grip the nozzle comfortably. The ergonomic grip will keep your gardening family member comfortable, even with hours of watering.
Ergonomic Hand Tools
The watering nozzle is one of the things you use most often as a gardener, but there are several other hand-grip tools that get regular use too. If these are not ergonomic, they can become painful to use. Look for pruning shears, trowels and spades, and other hand tools that are designed with ergonomic, no-slip grips. Fiskars is a great place to find these. You might be surprised just how much of a difference it makes to have a better handle shape for reducing pain and maximizing comfort while working.
Your favorite gardener may not even realize he or she needs ergonomic tools, but once they start using them, they won’t want to go back. Start with the thumb control watering nozzle from Gilmour to help your gardener tackle one of the most time-consuming jobs in the garden. It’s the perfect gift for any dedicated gardener.
