Tools & Gears Guide
Upgrade your equipment to become a more efficient and successful gardener.
Why Tools Matter
In Grow A Garden, your tools are essential for everything from planting seeds to harvesting crops. Upgrading them allows you to perform actions faster, use less energy, and unlock new abilities, which is crucial for expanding your garden and maximizing profits.
Essential Tools
These are the primary tools you'll use in your day-to-day gardening.
| Tool | Upgrade Level | Effect | Upgrade Cost | Acquired From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel | Basic | Digs a single plot. | N/A | Starter Tool |
| Shovel | Iron | Digs a 1x3 row of plots. | 500 Coins | Gear Shop |
| Shovel | Golden | Digs a 3x3 square of plots. | 2,500 Coins | Gear Shop |
| Watering Can | Basic | Waters 1 plot at a time. Holds 10 water units. | N/A | Starter Tool |
| Watering Can | Large | Waters 3 plots at a time. Holds 30 water units. | 750 Coins | Gear Shop |
| Watering Can | Sprinkler | Waters a 3x3 area. Holds 100 water units. | 3,000 Coins | Gear Shop |
Special Gears
Beyond basic tools, special gears offer unique passive bonuses.
Gilded Gardening Gloves
+3% chance for Golden mutations.
Source: Rare drop from Golden Chests.Prismatic Prism
+4% chance for Rainbow mutations.
Source: Limited time item during Spring event.Upgrade Strategy
Recommended Upgrade Path for Beginners:
- Iron Shovel: The first priority. This dramatically speeds up planting.
- Large Watering Can: The second upgrade. Reduces time spent running back and forth for water.
- Golden Shovel: A mid-game goal. Makes setting up large fields effortless.
- Sprinkler: An end-game tool for massive gardens.