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Wholesale of garden trowels is a core procurement business. Traditionally, the garden trowel is one of the most basic and stable gardening tools. Choosing a trowel with reliable quality and a reasonable purchase cost directly impacts the profitability and brand reputation.
Why Garden Trowels are a Core Category in Wholesale Orders?
First of all, the garden trowel is an indispensable tool in gardening. Trowel is often suitable for many applications, such as planting, transplanting, loosening soil and other gardening tasks. Consumers have a great demand for trowels, so the repurchase rate of trowels has been high.
Secondly, there are many kinds of designs of the garden trowel, which can meet the needs of different market segments and enrich your product line.
Finally, as an entry-level gardening tool, the garden trowel blade is the basis for attracting customers and establishing long-term wholesale relations.
Common Types of Garden Trowels in Wholesale Trade
Standard Hand Trowels
This is the most universal style of the garden trowel. It is suitable for most gardening work.
Transplanting Trowels
The blade of transplanting trowel is generally longer and narrower. This design is suitable for deep excavation without damaging the root system of plants. Professional gardening users and nurseries will use it.
Narrow vs Wide Blade Designs
The narrow blade is suitable for precise operation, while the wide blade can move the soil quickly. You can offer a mix of both blade types in your wholesale inventory to meet the varied preferences and specific tasks of different customers.
Selecting a right garden trowel for landscaping companies is essential for ensuring durability, efficiency, and long-term value.
For professional landscaping teams and commercial garden maintenance projects, choosing an unsuitable trowel can lead to faster tool wear, higher replacement costs, and reduced work efficiency.
Do you want to know how to select the comprehensive garden trowels for your inventory that can expand your market? You can read our blog Garden Trowel Buyer Guide for Landscaping Companies.
Key Quality Factors Buyers Check When Sourcing Garden Trowels Wholesale
The quality of the trowel will have a direct impact on your brand image. Please pay attention to the key points:
Blade Material & Thickness
The material of the blade determines the quality of the garden trowel. It is best to choose high-quality carbon steel or stainless steel, and it is best to have a rust-proof coating. The thickness of the blade determines the durability of the product. Choose a blade with sufficient thickness.
Welding / Stamping Quality
As a wholesaler, if your sourcing agent is reliable, they should provide some verification that ensures the connection between the blade and the cocket is inspected, where the welding is firm, and there are no flaws in the weld.
Secondly, the integrated stamping structure enhances overall durability and significantly extends the service life of the trowels. Therefore, it is recommended to confirm this structural design with the supplier during the pre-purchase evaluation to ensure it meets durability requirements.
Handle Strength & Ergonomics
When the importers, wholesalers and retailers are sourcing for their inventory, they should consider that the material of the handle should be non-slip and offer a secure and comfortable grip, such as wood and PP plastic. Ergonomic design can reduce the fatigue of users and enhance the added value of products.
Packaging Considerations for Garden Trowels Wholesale
The packaging of the garden trowel will affect the logistics cost and your retail readiness.
Bulk Packaging
Large-scale transportation packaging usually adopts simple plastic packaging, or directly bare packaging, and adopts tight packing to maximize the use of container space and reduce the freight for overseas transportation.
Retail-Ready Packaging
If you need retail packaging, it is essential to approve the quality of packaging materials and the accuracy of printing, and consider the increase in volume and cost it brings to you.
MOQ & Mixed Orders for Garden Trowels Single SKU MOQ
The typical MOQ of a factory in China is between 500 and 2000 pieces. We are a professional wholesale purchasing partner of all kinds of garden tools, and we have the ability to provide you with a more flexible minimum order quantity.
Including Trowels in Mixed Orders
If you need to purchase other gardening supplies, we can help you put the trowels into the mixed order, so as to meet the MOQ requirements of a single factory and realize a one-stop purchase.
How Trading Companies Help Buyers Source Garden Trowels Efficiently?
Partnering with trading companies with strong supply chains can bring significant advantages to wholesale buyers.
Multiple Factory Options
We have cooperated with more than 200 factories, and we will help you compare the price, technology and production capacity to avoid purchasing risks.
Stable Long-Term Supply
In order to ensure the stable supply of the garden trowels you choose, we will continuously monitor the performance of the supply chain and deal with any problems in production.
In addition, for all kinds of horticultural products, we can rely on this network to provide you with a one-stop procurement plan to help you save the cost of procurement and management.
Call to Action
A professional conversation can help you optimize the supply chain of gardening tools. If you are still looking for a reliable and efficient wholesale gardening trowel and a purchasing partner for all kinds of gardening supplies, we are here to assist.
Leverage our network of over 200 certified factories and our dedicated one-stop procurement service to save time, reduce cost, and secure a stable supply.
Welcome to contact us for the latest catalogue and quotation and one-stop ordering scheme. For more information, please consult Scarecrow Garden Supplier Co., Ltd.
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💡About Scarecrow Garden Supplier Co., Ltd.
Scarecrow Garden Supplier Co., Ltd. is a China-based sourcing and wholesale partner specializing in biaogarden tools, landscaping equipment, and outdoor supplies for international wholesalers, distributors, contractors, and brands.
With hands-on experience rooted in real garden use scenarios, we focus on durable materials, functional design, and stable large-volume supply. Our product range covers pruning tools, watering systems, hand tools, outdoor hardware, and customized garden solutions to support both retail and professional landscaping markets.
Beyond products, we help our partners navigate supplier selection, quality control, compliance requirements, and long-term sourcing strategies in China. Through our blog, we share practical insights on product selection, material comparisons, industry trends, and cost-effective purchasing—helping global buyers build stronger, more competitive supply chains.

