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.
Gardening Tools
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How To Use Bird Netting For Garden Pest Protection
Bird 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 Gardens
Landscaping 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 Materials
Making 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 Gardens
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
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Bow Rake Information: What Is A Bow Rake
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
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Covid Gardening Masks – What Are The Best Masks For Gardeners
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
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Backyard Storage Space: Making A Spot For Backyard Storage
If you have a backyard with a garden, you definitely need garden storage space. Click here for lots of great garden storage ideas.
By Teo Spengler
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Ancient Garden Tools: Historical Tools Used For Gardening
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
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Basic Succulent Essentials – Tools For Growing Succulents
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
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Tools For Removing Weeds And Invasive Plants
Plants 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 Yard
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
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Choosing A Weed Eater: Tips On Using String Trimmers In The Landscape
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
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Wheelbarrow Care: Learn About Seasonal Maintenance For Wheelbarrows
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
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What Is A Pruning Saw – Learn When To Use Pruning Saws
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
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Using Hand Weeder Tools: How To Use A Hand Weeder Tool In The Garden
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
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What Is A Water Wand: Learn About Using Garden Water Wands
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
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What Are Loppers Used For: Tips On Using Garden Loppers For Pruning
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