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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Using Robots In The Garden: Learn About Maintaining Gardens Remotely
Smart garden technology may seem like something pretty futuristic. However, remote garden care is now here and a reality available to home gardeners. To learn more on maintaining a lawn and garden remotely, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Using Garden Kneelers – What Is A Garden Kneeler For
Using garden kneelers can make enjoying some time outside easier and more pleasurable. What is a garden kneeler? For more information about these handy garden accessories, click on the following article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Garden Hose Filtration Tips – How To Purify Garden Hose Water
Watering the garden makes taking a quick sip from the hose to quench your thirst quite tempting. However, this can also be dangerous. Filtering hose water may be the solution. To learn more about purifying your garden hose water, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Choosing Tools For Kids: Child Sized Garden Tools For Pint-Sized Gardeners
Gardening can be great fun for kids and may even lead to a hobby they will enjoy as an adult. When introducing children to gardening, it’s important to get them started with their own set of child-sized garden tools. For tips on choosing garden tools for kids, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden Hose Upkeep – Learn How To Make A Hose Last
Did you know the most important garden tool you have just might be the garden hose? If you think about it, this tool is very handy when it comes to watering the numerous plants you may be growing. Therefore, garden hose maintenance is vital. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Soil Sifter Tool: How To Make A Soil Sieve For Compost
If you are developing a new garden bed or working the soil in an old one, you may come across unexpected debris making digging difficult. A soil sifting tool would come in handy. For information about using a soil sifter and tips on how to make one yourself, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Innovative Gardening Tools – Learn About Unique Garden Tools To Try
In today’s technologically advanced world, there are many new must-have garden tools available. These are unique and innovative, offering efficiency, usefulness, and ways to make garden tasks easier. What kinds of new gardening gadgets are out there? Click here to find out.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is a Frost Blanket - - How Does A Frost Blanket Work
A frost blanket may be the best idea for protecting your garden plants from sudden freezes in cold months. .
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Kirpi – Tips For Weeding With A Kirpi Tool
One interesting tool you may not have heard of is the kirpi Indian hoe. What is a kirpi? It’s a multi-purpose tool that may be the only weeding implement you need in the garden. Click here for a description of a kirpi weeding tool and more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Essential Japanese Garden Tools: Different Types Of Japanese Tools For Gardening
What are Japanese gardening tools? Beautifully made and carefully crafted with great skill, traditional Japanese garden tools are practical, long-lasting tools for serious gardeners. Learn more about choosing and using Japanese garden tools in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Use Hedge Trimmers – Electric Hedge Trimmer Usage And Care
What are hedge trimmers for? Should I use an electric hedge trimmer? When to use hedge trimmers? Read on for the answers you need.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Smart Hose – Learn About Smart Garden Hose Uses
If you’ve ever used a timer on your water hose, you're likely wondering what else is out there. Read more to learn about recent developments in smart hoses in the garden.
By Becca Badgett
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Dutch Hoe Uses – Learn About Weeding With A Dutch Hoe
Your opinion of hoeing might change when you start using Dutch hoes. This cool variation on the old tool makes hoeing much easier. Click this article for information about Dutch hoe uses including tips for weeding with a Dutch hoe.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Pruning Knife – How To Use A Pruning Knife In The Garden
A pruning knife is a basic tool in a gardener’s tool chest. But what is a pruning knife exactly, and what are pruning knives for? Click on the following article for information on the different types of pruning knives and the many pruning knife uses.
By Teo Spengler
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Sterilizing Pruning Tools: Learn How To Sterilize Pruning Tools
Disease pathogens can catch a ride on your pruners or other tools, possibly infecting the next plant you use them on. Sterilizing pruning tools between uses can help prevent the spread of diseases in the landscape. Click here for helpful suggestions on how to sterilize pruning tools.
By Darcy Larum
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Types Of Leaf Rakes – Tips On Choosing A Leaf Rake For Landscape Use
Garden tools, like other tools, help us do tasks more easily. For instance, if your landscape abounds with deciduous trees, you need a leaf rake, not to be confused with a garden rake. There are different types of leaf rakes available, so click here to learn more about them.
By Amy Grant
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Effective Weeding Tools - The Best Tools For Weeding
Weeds grow like crazy, (that’s why they’re weeds). Read on and learn about a few of the most effective weeding tools.
By Mary H. Dyer