Pruning saws are a tool you may want to consider having in your gardening toolkit if you don’t already have one. They’re necessary for helping keep trees, large shrubs, and even smaller shrubs and saplings healthy and happy or producing strong beautiful leaves, fruit, etc. Pruning improves the looks of your larger plants as well as …
You’re forgiven if the act of sifting something makes you think of baking. But did you know that sifting is something experienced gardeners do, too? Removing rocks, debris, and large clumps of soil by hand can be a very time-consuming process. This is why professional landscapers use electric sifters to make short work of the …
Tools are expensive, and garden tools are no different. It takes a healthy investment to build up a decent collection of tools. However, if you’re crafty and are willing to put in extra work, you could build up this collection for a fraction of the cost. Estate sales, garage sales, and second-hand stores are usually full …
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As winter draws to a close and the days get longer and warmer, gardeners everywhere rejoice the start of spring. Soon, I will be able to go out and start working on making my garden look beautiful. Over the years, I’ve gathered a massive amount of garden tools to help me get this job done. …
Kinks in your garden hose seem like a slight inconvenience at first, but they will surely test your patience every time you set out to care for your garden. While we all have been there before, it’s amazing how long we will put up with such a troublesome burden before we seek an actual solution. …
The axe has been part of the human experience for almost 50,000 years. It’s been used for all manner of chores from felling trees to hunting to rescue operations. The axe is ubiquitous with folks that are serious about the outdoors for a reason. Swinging an axe with confidence and precision will make anyone feel …
It may surprise you, but did you know that anyone can grow a bonsai garden if they have enough dedication and patience? The art of bonsai is an amazingly relaxing and rewarding experience that’s not so complicated as long as you have all the right tools for it. Good tools make it easy to maintain …
A potting bench is a crucial part of any home gardener’s tool shed. If you are serious about gardening, having a space at arm’s length to do your work can make repotting much easier. Plus, you can organize your tools and keep space available to get your weekend gardening done that is completely dedicated to …
Growing a garden has a lot of benefits that are not only aesthetic or stylistic, they are also mental. Many people find that growing and tending to a garden is a relaxing and psychologically beneficial undertaking. It is especially true if you get to grow food in your garden and can sustain yourself and others with the …
Vertical gardening is a great way to have the lush, green garden you have always wanted without having to sacrifice all the space needed for a traditional garden. By planting your garden upwards instead of outwards, you can grow your garden even if you live in an apartment with a small back patio. There is …