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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Now Is the Time to Give Your Pruners Some Winter TLC – This Simple Method Gets Them Sharp, Clean, and Ready for SpringBefore you put your garden tools away for the season, a little winter maintenance can make all the difference. This easy cleaning and sharpening routine will keep your pruners performing beautifully next year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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"My Knees Have Never Been Happier!" This Garden Kneeler Makes Yard Work So Much Easier – and It's on Sale NowThis garden kneeler my brother gave me last Christmas is one of my all-time favorite gifts. Find out why and where you can buy it for the gardener on your list.
By Laura Walters
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This Backpack Leaf Blower Is My Mom’s Favorite Christmas Gift Ever – Why It's the Perfect Present for Your Loved Ones, TooNothing says "I love you" like a backpack leaf blower – at least that's what my mom thinks. Learn why this unlikely landscaping tool is her most cherished gift.
By Laura Walters
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The All-Purpose Garden Tool Experts Swear By Is Just $20 for Black FridayIf you only buy one garden tool, make it this one. It handles digging, planting, dividing, and more – and it’s a Black Friday steal.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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5 Tools Gardening Experts Say They Reach for on Repeat – And the #1 Rule They Always Follow When Buying New ToolsWith these tools on your side, gardening is so much easier and more enjoyable. Here are the 5 items experts say they can't live without.
By Ciéra Cree
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I Was Dreading Fall Leaf Cleanup – But This 3-in-1 Blower, Vacuum & Mulcher Makes it a Breeze (and It’s on Sale!)Make fall cleanup effortless with a powerful 3-in-1 tool that blows, vacuums, and mulches leaves into tidy perfection.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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I Asked Experts Which Tools Every Gardener Should Have in Their Shed – They Recommended These 6 Must-HavesHaving the right tools on hand makes life so much easier for you and for your plants. Here are the top tools pros recommend to grow your best garden ever.
By Ciéra Cree
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2 Tasks I Never Skip Before Storing Garden Tools for Winter to Keep Them in Tip-Top ShapeMake sure your gardening tools last a long time by treating them right in fall. Here's what you have to do now before you put them away for winter.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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My Husband Swears by This Well-Known Power Tool Brand – Here's Why It's My Go-To for Gardening Equipment, TooMy husband has used this brand of power tools for years, but when I started using their landscaping equipment it totally changed the way I garden.
By Amy Draiss
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6 Common Gardening Products Experts Actually Hate – And Pro-Approved Alternatives That Won't Let You DownI asked our team of gardening experts which products they hate – and what they recommend instead. Here are the 6 items they say they'd never use again.
By Laura Walters
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Your Garden’s Biggest Eyesore Has an Easy Fix – Here Are 3 Stylish Ways to Hide an Ugly Garden HoseDon't wreck your picture-perfect curb appeal. Try one of these smart and stylish hose storage ideas to keep your landscape looking its best.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Leaves Without A Rake – Quickest & Easiest Leaf Clean Up Methods To Try This FallDon't hurt your back raking leaves this year. Try a tree expert's favorite leaf clean up methods and hang up the rake for good.
By Teo Spengler
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Using a Leaf Blower Too Early Doesn't Just Bother Neighbors, It May Be Against the Law – Here's How to Avoid TroubleBe a kind and courteous this fall. Don't blow leaves outside of these hours to keep neighbors happy and keep yourself out of trouble.
By Teo Spengler
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I Bought One Lawn Tool From This Battery-Powered Brand & Ended Up Replacing My Whole ToolkitI used to dread taking care of my yard, until I discovered this one battery-powered brand. Find out why I ditched my old tools and switched to Greenworks.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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My Garden Was Full of Weeds So Stubborn and Strong They Bent My Trowel, This Is the Tool I Used to Stop Them – Here's How It Held UpI broke the cardinal rule of weeding: I let them grow. Here's the tool I used to tackle a garden covered in tough weeds—and the method I'll use next time.
By Laura Walters
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6 Shed Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making – Plus, Ideas For Better Yard StorageSheds may seem straightforward, but you’d be amazed how easy it is to misjudge their construction and care. Follow these backyard shed ideas to prevent calamity
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I Splurged on the Cult-Favorite Pruners Gardening Pros Swear By – and Have Zero RegretsEditor in Chief Melanie shares her experience of upgrading to her new favorite hand pruners, loved by gardeners in the know around the globe.
By Melanie Griffiths

