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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Hats For Gardeners – How To Choose The Best Gardening HatWhile working in the garden can be good for you, it is still important to consider risk factors associated with doing so. Among these, consistent and prolonged exposure to the sun should be taken into account. And that includes wearing a hat. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Use A Wall Of Water To Extend The Growing SeasonClick here to learn how to use a wall of water to extend the growing season and to protect plants for cold weather.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Drones And Gardening: Information On Using Drones In The GardenDrones and gardening are a match made in heaven. What can using drones in the garden help with? The following article contains information on gardening with drones, how to use drones for gardening, and other interesting facts about these garden quadcopters.
By Amy Grant
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Protective Clothing For Gardeners - The Best Protective Garden GearGardening is a pretty safe hobby, but there are risks too. Protective garden clothes can help you to avoid most of those risks.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Use Bird Netting For Garden Pest ProtectionBird netting is a game changer when it comes to saving your fruit. Read on to learn about the many uses of bird netting in the garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Landscaping Fabric For Vegetable GardensLandscaping fabric can be a temporary fix for weeds in the garden, but it has more than one down side. Click to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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DIY Garden Tools – How To Make Tools From Recycled MaterialsMaking your own gardening tools and supplies may sound like a big endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing how to make homemade gardening tools can be really simple. Save money and waste with some of these ideas for DIY garden tools. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Are Cloches And Bell Jars: How To Use Cloches In GardensBell jars and cloches are invaluable objects for the gardener. What are cloches and bell jars? This article will help answer that as well as how to use them in the garden. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Covid Gardening Masks – What Are The Best Masks For GardenersMany growers have used gardening face masks for a variety of purposes, even before the “pandemic.” Learn about masks for gardeners here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Ancient Garden Tools: Historical Tools Used For GardeningA trained grower appreciates the amount of work involved in creating garden space, like the tools used for gardening. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why You Should Try Cutting Grass With A ScytheRead how using an old fashioned scythe to cut your tall grass can be satisfying and more eco-friendly.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Basic Succulent Essentials – Tools For Growing SucculentsKeep your tools handy when growing succulents. You’ll need them. What kind of tools for succulents are there? Click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett
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Tools For Removing Weeds And Invasive PlantsPlants are wonderful, but they're not all good. Let's take a look at how to get rid of invasive plants and the tools that will get the job done.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Use A Leaf Vacuum In Your YardWe’ve all heard of leaf blowers. But what is a leaf vacuum? Read on to learn more about leaf vacuums and their uses.
By Susan Albert
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Choosing A Weed Eater: Tips On Using String Trimmers In The LandscapeMany gardeners know more about weeds than weed eaters. If this sounds familiar, then you may need some help choosing a weed eater, also known as a string trimmer. Click here for string trimmer information and tips about using string trimmers in the landscape.
By Teo Spengler
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Wheelbarrow Care: Learn About Seasonal Maintenance For WheelbarrowsWheelbarrows are handy gardening tools are, but they also need care. Maintenance for wheelbarrows is crucial for keeping them rolling, clean, and free of rust. Learn more about how to care for a wheelbarrow in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is A Pruning Saw – Learn When To Use Pruning SawsOne important gardening tool is called a pruning saw. If you've never used one, you may have lots of questions. What is a pruning saw? What are pruning saws used for? When to use pruning saws? Click here for all the information you need to get started using a pruning saw.
By Teo Spengler

