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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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
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Using Hand Weeder Tools: How To Use A Hand Weeder Tool In The GardenWeeding isn?'t fun. The rare lucky gardener can find some zen-like peace in it, but for the rest of us it's a real pain. There's no way to make weeding painless, but it can be made bearable, especially if you have the right tools. Learn more about using hand weeder tools here.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is A Water Wand: Learn About Using Garden Water WandsWatering plants probably seems pretty straightforward and simple, but it is actually something I spend the most time training new workers on. One tool I find essential to proper watering practices is the water wand. What is a water wand? Find out here.
By Darcy Larum
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What Are Loppers Used For: Tips On Using Garden Loppers For PruningGardening is easier when you choose the right tool for a particular task, and it's hard to get by without loppers. What are loppers used for? They are tough pruners used to clip thicker woody stems as well as thinner stems that are hard to reach. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Hand Rakes And Uses – When To Use A Hand Rake In The GardenHand rakes for the garden come in two basic designs and can make many gardening tasks more efficient and effective. This article will explain when to use a hand rake and what type will work best for each situation. Click here to learn more.
By Gardening Know How
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Do I Need A Bulb Planter: Learn About Using Bulb Planters In The GardenA bulb planter is a foolproof way of getting the depth correct. Using bulb planters can take the guesswork out of planting bulbs and make the process much quicker. This means your color display will take half the time but be just as beautiful. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Different Types Of Watering Cans – Choosing Watering Cans For GardensBy Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Garden Knife: Learn About Garden Knife UsesEvery avid gardener has his or hers favorite garden tool. Mine is the hori hori garden knife. Garden knife uses are many. Want to learn more about gardening knives? Click here to find out when and how to use a garden knife.
By Amy Grant
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Giving Away Garden Tools: Where Can You Donate Garden ToolsRather than disposing of older, used gardening tools, why not consider donating them? Click this article for more information.
By Tonya Barnett
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Upcycled Garden Hose Ideas: How To Cleverly Reuse Garden HosesUsed the same garden hose for years? Time to buy a new one? Wondering what to do with an old hose? Click this article for tips to repurpose a garden hose.
By Becca Badgett
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Garden Tools For Dads: Gardening Father’s Day Gift IdeasTrying to find the right gift for Father's Day? Celebrate a gardening Father's Day with garden tools. Click here for some indoor and outdoor choices.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Robots In The Garden: Learn About Maintaining Gardens RemotelySmart 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 ForUsing 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 WaterWatering 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 GardenersGardening 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 LastDid 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 CompostIf 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

