Posts Tagged ‘garden tools’

Cleaning gardening tools

September 13, 2012 |  by  |  Dig In

 

Clean your gardening tools before the weather cools down and they’ll be ready to use when spring arrives. Here’s how to get the job done right. Read More

Best tools for weeding a garden

June 13, 2012 |  by  |  Garden

 

Weeding can be a drag, but having the right tools on hand can make all the difference. Here are 6 favorite weeding tools to help get the job done in a flash. Read More

Gardening accessories from Jo-Ann’s

May 24, 2012 |  by  |  Dig In

Floral gardening accessories from Joann's

These floral gardening accessories from Jo-Ann Fabrics are sure to take the drag out of yard work chores. Best of all? They’re on sale this week!  Read More

Handheld Weeders

October 11, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

When ever you can remove weeds without bending over and straining your back, it’s a good day. When you don’t need to use toxic chemicals to get the job done, the good day just got better. Check out these handy weeding tools from Fiskars that do the dirty work for you. Read More

Compost Crank

September 14, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Ask any gardener to tell you their least-favorite gardening task, and they’ll admit it’s flipping compost. Composting is hard work. If you don’t turn the pile regularly, your compost won’t ripen. There’s no easy way around it; turning compost always means some degree of manual labor. Read More

Tips for Raking Leaves

September 8, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Part of fall’s wonder are the beautiful colors of changing leaves. They look gorgeous in the trees, but make a total mess when they fall to the lawn just a few weeks later. In most climates, having seasons and trees means owning a rake. While raking the lawn may seem second-nature, there is a method to be more efficient about it. Read More

Using a Garden Tiller

June 22, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Garden tillers give the gardener a quick way to prepare flower and vegetable beds for planting. But, the machinery with it’s heavy frame and menacing blades can be a little intimidating for first-time users. Don’t worry. Tilling takes some practice, but it’s easy to get the hang of. Read More

Organize Your Garden Shed

May 13, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

If you’re like most gardeners, if you’re not actually outdoors digging in the dirt, you’re probably tooling around in your shed, deciding what to plant or collecting tools. Keeping your shed organized can make preparing to garden a lot easier. Read on for some ideas. Read More

Budget Garden Supplies

April 15, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Purchasing garden tools, plants and supplies can make starting a garden an expensive endeavor.  Gardening on a budget is possible. Make a list of the minimum supplies you need to get started, and learn how to find them cheap. Read More

Take Care of Tools

March 25, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Garden tools make our jobs as gardeners a heck of a lot easier, and the best way to say thank you to your garden tools is by keeping them in good shape. Although their metal and wood exteriors may look strong enough to withstand anything you can throw at them, caring for your garden tools is necessary to ensure they last. Read More