Gardening Tools
Be a tool expert in your garden. Each gardening tool serves a different purpose, so it's a good idea to know about the right tool for the job. Learn which is which, and how to care for them when you're finished prodding, digging, clipping, hoeing or just having fun in the garden.
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10 Gardening Gadgets That Save Time and Stress – and the One I Use Most Costs Less Than $7These are my ride or die gardening gadgets that help to make my backyard low maintenance.
By Emma Kendell
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I Swapped My Hand Shears for Electric Pruners, and It Completely Changed How I Prune My HydrangeasIf you have lots of woody shrubs your garden, suffer from joint pain or arthritis, or just want to save time and effort, these power pruners are perfect for you!
By Amy Draiss
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Tired of Aches and Pains in the Garden? I Finally Upgraded to Ergonomic Garden Tools and My Joints Have Never Been HappierIf weeding leaves you with a sore back and aching knees the next day, it's time to upgrade your toolkit. Here is what I use to take the strain out of gardening.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Why Japanese Hand Pruners Are Still My Go-To After 30 Years of GardeningAs a gardening editor, I get to test a lot of tools, and these are the best pruning shears ever.
By Emma Kendell
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Your Pruning Tool Could Be Causing More Harm Than Good – Here’s What You Should Be UsingDon't accidentally hurt your plants by using the wrong tool for pruning. Pick the right tool for the job.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Balance Lawn Mower Blades – and the Simple $10 Tool That Could Save Your Grass This SpringThis cheap and easy fix will keep your lawn (and mower) in tip-top shape all season long. Here's how to balance lawn mower blades now before the first cut.
By Laura Walters
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Customize Your Garden Tool Handles With This Simple Fix to Prevent Gardener’s ThumbDon't let hand pain ruin your season! This simple guide will turn your pruners into an ergonomic dream.
By Tyler Schuster
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Does the Tin Foil Trick Really Sharpen Pruners? I Tried it Out and Learned an Unexpected LessonGardeners have been using the tin foil trick to sharpen hand pruners for years – I put it to the test.
By Emma Kendell
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Homeowners Are Using Leaf Blowers to Clear Snow — Here’s What to Know Before You Try ItLeaf blowers can work for snow removal in certain situations — here’s when they make sense.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Confused About Pruners? These Are the Only 3 Types You Really NeedIf every pair of pruners looks the same to you, you’re not alone. This guide explains the three essential types most gardeners need – and when to use each one.
By Melanie Griffiths
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The 9 Best Gardening Tools to Set You Up for 2026 – Pros Love These Affordable PicksLooking for the gardening essentials worth investing in for the year ahead? We’ve got you covered.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why Homeowners Are Ditching Their Regular Snow Shovels and Blowers For This Cordless AlternativeCordless electric snow shovels bridge the gap between manual shovels and snow blowers – here’s why they’re worth considering.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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Gas Leaf Blower Bans Are Coming Into Force Across the US – See if Your Area Is on the List and Discover the Best Electric AlternativesDon't get caught out by new leaf blower bans. Learn where they are going into effect and how you can mitigate the impact.
By Kathleen Walters
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Easily Restore Your Rusty Garden Tools – They Will Look Brand New With a Little Help From My Favorite ProductsRusty pruners? A few simple tricks will give them new life and prepare you for your next gardening jobs. Learn how to revive old, rusty tools.
By Kathleen Walters
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After Almost 140 Years, Serious Gardeners Still Swear by This British Watering Can Brand – Plus, Shop the Best DupesGarden pros and serious amateurs alike love this heritage garden brand's watering cans. Find out why, where to get one, and the best dupes for your garden.
By Laura Walters
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My Husband Is a Professional Gardener, and He Says This $22 Tool Is the Best Christmas Gift He’s Ever ReceivedIf you're not sure what to buy the gardener in your life, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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I Asked Professional Gardeners Which Pruners They Rely On for All Their Toughest Jobs – and There Was One Clear WinnerIf you're looking for a reliable set of pruners, you've come to the right place. Here are the top picks, according to florists and expert gardeners.
By Ciéra Cree

