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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These Ergonomic Bypass Pruning Shears are the Best Money Can Buy – Sharp, Strong and Built to Last GenerationsReview The Felco No. 6 One-Hand Pruning Shears are among the best pruners you can buy – perfect for deadheading plants, or cutting stems and thin branches.
By Pete Wise
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Sun Joe 24V-ST14 String Trimmer: The Easy, Cordless Way to Stay on Top of Lawn Edges and Stubborn WeedsReview The Sun Joe 24V-ST14 Cordless String Trimmer can edge to make lawns look finished and cut through brush to eliminate unsightly weeds.
By Jonathan Knoder
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Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist – to Make Safe and Clean Cuts, Be Sure to Check These Parts of Your Saw FirstKeep your chainsaw in good condition by following this chainsaw maintenance checklist.
By Naomi MacKay
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Best electric lawn mowers: corded options for small yardsBuying guide We've rounded up all the best electric lawnmowers from brands including BLACK+DECKER, Greenworks, and Sun Joe.
By Pete Wise
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This Battery-Powered Riding Lawn Mower Can Handle Slopes and Cut Over an Acre of Grass on a Single ChargeReview The EGO TR4204 Power+ 42" T6 Lawn Tractor is an electric riding lawn mower for big yards that comes with all the bells and whistles, including cruise control.
By Alex Temblador
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I Switched Up My Garden Shed From Drab to Fab On a Tiny Budget – And Yours Could be Just as ChicIf you don't have any weekend plans yet, consider yourself busy giving your garden storage a DIY upgrade. Here's how I did it, so you can too.
By Ellie Tennant
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Where Is the Carburetor on a Lawn Mower? Knowing How to Find It Is Key in Keeping Your Mower at Peak PerformanceLearning where the carburetor on a lawn mower will help you maintain the performance of your most important piece of lawn care equipment. Here's how to find it.
By Hayley Francis
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I Wanted a Potting Bench That Was Stylish, Functional & Affordable – I Found the Perfect One for $100, Plus 8 Other Great OptionsI've been searching for the perfect budget-friendly potting bench and I think I finally found it. Plus, 8 other options to fit every price range and landscape.
By Laura Walters
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This Ergonomic Weeding Tool is Under $30 and a Complete Game Changer for Effortless Weeding in Your Garden – I’m in LoveIf you hate weeding as much as I do, this simple tool could change how you feel and how your garden looks.
By Kathleen Walters
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Durable, Breathable, or Stylish? How to Pick the Right Garden Gloves for YouAre you a heavy-duty weeder, or more of a fashion-first sower? Why not both? No matter what kind of gardener you are, we've got the gloves for you in this buying guide.
By Liz Baessler
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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

