Tools & Equipment
We like to keep things simple, but the right equipment really does save you time and money.
We’ve written articles on our favorite choices so you don’t struggle finding the best solution to gardening jobs. Find tips for mowing your lawn, protecting plants from heat and wind, caring for your tools and more.
Gardening and the Five-Gallon Bucket
Chores, container gardens, hydroponics and other uses for 5 gallon buckets.
Legume Inoculants Boost Yields, Keep Plants Healthy
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria and organic compost for peas, beans and healthy soil.
New Technology and Old Time Gardening
Solar-powered monitoring and control of garden conditions holds promise.
Cold Frames: A Year Round Gardening Tool
Give your garden plants a head-start and shelter from chilly spring weather with a versatile cold frame.
Pea Trellises: Form and Function
Attractive, effective ideas for making a trellis that will support peas.
Cold Frame -- Hot Box
Extend your growing season by putting a layer of protection between your plants and the elements.
Reel Mowing Tips
Whether you're new to lawn care or a seasoned expert, our collection of 25 reel mowing tips should help. Enjoy!
Tool Time: Caring for Garden Tools
Proper tool maintenance will ensure years of use from the equipment that has served you so well.
Garden Tool: The Camera
Photos of this year's flowers and vegetables can help you plan for next season.
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