There really isn't such a thing as heading out into the garden for just five minutes. For us garden-enthusiasts, strolling by flower beds can result in 10 new tasks that need attending to. This is where having pocket-sized tools is handy for quick jobs.

Many essential gardening tools are small enough to carry around with you as you work in the yard. Even better, they can solve some pretty annoying problems, from removing diseased foliage, to loosening compacted soil, and even stopping birds getting to your strawberries. This includes multipurpose tools, like this hori hori knife from Amazon, which can be used for all things pruning, planting, and weeding.

So, no more trapsing back and forth to the potting shed all afternoon – pop these tiny garden tools in your pocket, garden belt, or tool caddy.

If there's just one Japanese gardening tool to get your hands on, it's a hori hori knife.

As mentioned above, this multipurpose tool can weed, prune, dig holes for planting, cut garden twine, and more. This is thanks to its serrated cutting edge and pointed blade – you can even get ones with a toothed edge for pulling up weeds easily.

They're often much more lightweight than pruning shears and are far less less awkward to carry than most weeding tools.

The best part is, many hori hori knives come with their own protective holster that you can connect to belt loops or store safely in a pocket without cutting yourself.

There are so many pruning tools on the market, that it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. But, for tiny garden tools, a pair of micro-tip garden snips is the best pick.

It's perfect for quick deadheading, removing broken stems, and even harvesting tomatoes if you want to avoid pulling the vine.

I also find garden snips are useful for taking herb cuttings and harvesting smaller cut flowers.

Of course, you can use a trowel when it comes to potting up and repotting houseplants, but it can get a little messy. That's where one of the best tools for potting comes in: a soil scoop.

A soil scoop is a specific kind of trowel that is much rounder to contain soil. Its slender shape makes it perfect for filling smaller, narrower pots, ultimately avoiding lots of mess and saving waste..

Paired with a potting mat (like this striped one from IKEA), you can avoid losing lots of soil and keep your floor or patio clean.

One of the biggest disappointments to experience when growing your own fruit is discovering that birds and rodents have to got to your crop before you could harvest. A simple fruit protection bag, however, can make all the difference.

Organza bags are breathable and allow light through, so make the perfect barrier to protect the likes of strawberries, tomatoes, and other smaller fruits from being eaten by wildlife. They often come in green or are transparent, so they don't create an eyesore in your garden.

You can even get larger bags to use on figs, peaches, plums, and more. They have a drawstring design, so you can securely fit them without damaging your plants.

It's a common problem for container garden plants to become oversaturated during the wet and cold conditions of fall and winter. Even if they have drainage holes, sitting flush to the ground can restrict drainage.

Enter, pot feet. These tiny garden tools are simply feet to prop up your containers, elevating them off the ground and allowing excess water to drain more freely.

They're effective winterizing tools, offering reassurance your container plants' roots won't be sitting in soggy conditions.

Pot feet come in a wide range of styles, including terracotta and black rubber.

If you're short on storage space, consider also stocking up on collapsible garden tools. These all fold down to a smaller size to store with ease, including this Walmart garden kneeler seat and Amazon portable cold frames.

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