Gardening Tools

Bell 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

Not all rakes are created equal, and some jobs require a certain tool. One such rake is the bow rake, also known as the garden rake. Learn more bow rake information, like how to use a bow rake and garden rake uses, in the following article.

By Liz Baessler

Many growers have used gardening face masks for a variety of purposes, even before the “pandemic.” Learn about masks for gardeners here.

By Tonya Barnett

A trained grower appreciates the amount of work involved in creating garden space, like the tools used for gardening. Learn more here.

By Tonya Barnett

Read how using an old fashioned scythe to cut your tall grass can be satisfying and more eco-friendly.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Keep 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

We’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

Many 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

Wheelbarrows 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

One 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

Weeding 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

Watering 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

Gardening 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

Hand 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

A 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