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The right garden tools make any job in the garden easier, whether you’re planting, weeding, pruning, or clearing leaves.
Tools are essential for successful gardening and chances are that you will use them for your day to day gardening needs. There are many useful tools you will need in your garden, so it’s important to have them ready whenever…
Rain barrels are effective devices for watering your garden or lawn. They have been growing in popularity because they are very effective when it comes to saving water or lowering water bills. Many homeowners choose this method of watering their…
Drip irrigation (also known as micro irrigation) uses a network of pipes made to carry a low water flow (under low pressure) to plants. The water is delivered through tube openings or attached devices usually placed above, at or below…
Choosing a good pruning tool is very important for your gardening success. If you have trees and shrubs in your garden you will sure need specialized pruning tools in order to keep them healthy and properly trimmed. Even smaller plants…
Frost blankets are often used by professional gardeners, but there is no reason you can’t use them for your plants. There are many home gardeners who opt to use frost blankets with a great success. Frost blankets are handy because…
In order to make the most of your garden soil you need to have adequate soil-turning tools. These tools are essential for all gardeners so it’s best to have them ready whenever you want to work in your garden or…
Many beginner gardeners wonder what kind of tools and items they need. They also wonder what makes the best gardening tool kit. Gardening can be a great hobby or a very serious business, and sometimes the choice of tools depends…
All gardeners know the importance of a good potting bench. More than a simple accessory, a quality potting bench is very helpful for all people who wish to practice gardening and grow plants in their home or garden. A handy…
Drip-irrigation system, just like some other low-volume watering systems, is getting more and more popular with gardeners and plant growers. It is a great system to use for water restrictions. One of its best advantages is that it preserves water…
Some beginner gardeners think that using a rototiller is necessary. A rototiller is sometimes seen as an integral tool in the garden. However, it can actually do more harm than help. There are reasons to avoid using a rototiller for…
If you want to trigger reblooming on your Phalaenopsis orchid, it’s important to prune it carefully. This pruning will cut away certain parts of the plant and make it bloom. Cutting is also necessary in some other cases, such as…
A quality garden hose is a must-have item for all people who wish to grow plants. It is a great way to quickly and easily water your plants. However, with so many types, varieties and prices, it’s often difficult and…