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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DIY Cloche Ideas For Frost Protection In The Garden
Extend the growing season into early spring and late fall with an easy, DIY garden cloche. These simple ideas can yield benefits for gardens of all sizes.
By Susan Albert
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Womanswork - Strong Women, Strong Gloves
Have you heard of Womanswork? They're a woman-owned business that's been empowering women (and making gardening gloves) for over 35 years.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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10 Essential Gardening Tools List: Key Buys For Beginners
Shovel, wheelbarrow, gloves... Every gardener needs a basic set of tools to get growing. Here's a list of our 10 must-haves.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Weeding Robots: Could AI Replace Herbicide?
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Use Soil Heating Cables To Grow In Winter
Soil heating cables are popular for a simple way to provide consistent warmth for soil in winter, but how to use heating cables? Click here and find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The Environmental Impact Of Electric Vs. Gas Yard Tools
If your gardening requires machinery, learn the difference in the environmental impact of electric vs. gas powered tools.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is A Cape Cod Weeder – Learn How To Use A Cape Cod Weeder
Folks from the U.S. eastern coast probably already know how to use a Cape Cod weeder, but the rest of us are wondering what the heck it is. Here’s a hint: A Cape Cod weeder is a tool, but of what sort? Click here to find out about using a Cape Cod weeder in the garden.
By Amy Grant
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Houseplant Gardening Tools - Essential Houseplant Tools
Raising houseplants isn’t as difficult or dirty as outdoor gardening, but a few tools make it easier. Here are a few of our favorite indoor houseplant tools.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Toddler Size Garden Tools - Choosing Garden Tools For Toddlers
The advantages of involving toddlers in the garden are numerous. Learning more about the very special needs of this unique demographic of future growers can help to ensure that time spent outdoors is valuable, enjoyable, and safe.
By Tonya Barnett
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Gardening Tools And Arthritis - Garden Tools For Arthritic Hands
Joint pain caused by arthritis can affect anyone, including gardeners. Fortunately, there are several arthritis-friendly gardening tools now available to make things easier.
By Tonya Barnett
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Garden Trowel Types - Are There Different Kinds Of Trowel
Becoming better familiar with tools is a way for novice growers to begin working smarter, not harder. Learning about the different kinds of trowels used in the garden is a good place to start.
By Tonya Barnett
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Edgers For The Garden: Learn How To Use A Garden Bed Edger
Lawn and garden edgers are important tools for anyone who appreciates the beauty of a crisp, neat line. Use an edger, not a trimmer, to create delineations between beds and grass or between grass and other surfaces, like your driveway. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Digging Fork Functions: What Is A Digging Fork Used For In Gardens
Have you ever tried to dig into rocky or extremely compacted, clay soil with a garden spade? It can be back-breaking work. Using a digging fork for a job like this can reduce the strain on your body and tools. Click here to learn when to use digging forks in garden projects.
By Darcy Larum
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Using Round Point Shovels – How To Use A Round Head Shovel In The Garden
A round head shovel is one of the most often used tools when developing a garden. What is a round point shovel used for? Learn more about this type of shovel, how to choose one, and the best time to use it in the following article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tips On Using A Garden Fork – Learn When To Use A Garden Fork
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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What Are Rakes Used For: Different Kinds Of Rakes For Gardening
By Liz Baessler
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Choosing Garden Gloves: Selecting The Best Gloves For Gardening
By Darcy Larum