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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5 Tools Gardening Experts Say They Reach for on Repeat – And the #1 Rule They Always Follow When Buying New Tools
With 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-Haves
Having 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 Shape
Make 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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Stop Hoses From Cracking in the Cold! Here's What You Need to Do Now to Protect Them This Winter
Protect hoses from cracking due to winter cold. Just follow these simple tips for a hose that will last for years to come.
By Teo Spengler
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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, Too
My 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 Down
I 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 Hose
Don'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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Using a Leaf Blower Too Early Doesn't Just Bother Neighbors, It May Be Against the Law – Here's How to Avoid Trouble
Be 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 Toolkit
I 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 Up
I 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 Storage
Sheds 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 Regrets
Editor 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
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If You’re Thinking About Planting Bulbs This Fall, You Need Monty Don’s Favorite Gardening Tool – Here’s Where To Get It
British garden guru Monty Don is always reaching for this one tool and I finally found out where to get it. Plus, affordable dupes that are just as handy.
By Laura Walters
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I Was Amazed by How Well This Wine Cork Hack Cleaned and Sharpened My Pruners – Now They Cut Like New
Our Editor in Chief took inspiration from the culinary world to discover her new favorite way to spruce up hand pruners and keep them sharp between uses.
By Melanie Griffiths
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8 Ingenious Ways To Use Buckets In The Garden That You’ve Probably Never Thought Of, But Should Definitely Try
Give that old bucket in your garage a second life with one of these clever tips. We've rounded up the best uses for buckets in the garden to save space and cash.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardeners Have Used This Tool Since Roman Times, But Not Many Know About It Today – Why You Should Never Plant Without One
The dibble is the forgotten tool every gardener needs for easy planting. Here's how to use one. Plus, our experts' favorite dibbles to buy right now.
By Laura Walters

