What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gardening equipment, if lost, would be more concerning (9)" mean?

The definition is "Gardening equipment". The wordplay uses a deletion. SCAR (synonym="SCAR") + IF (synonym="IF") + IER (synonym="more concerning") = SCARIFIER; definition: "Gardening equipment," The answer is SCARIFIER.

Gardening equipment, if lost, would be more concerning (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29107 | 14 Across | 2023-06-27 flower

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