Reviews

Reviews of gardening products of all kinds. If it’s used in the garden, we review it!


Flexon Commercial Premium Rubber Hose: Product Review


With crush-proof solid brass couplings, high burst strength, and a 10-year warranty, this heavy-duty rubber garden hose is built to last. At 9.4 lbs it’s heavier than a regular hose, but it stands up well to frequent use (even being dragged over abrasive surfaces) and kinks less than most. Available in red, black and green, this is a hose that I unequivocally recommend. Continue Reading


Felco 600 Folding Saw: Product Review


The Felco 600 Folding Saw has incredibly sharp teeth that cut through tough wood like butter. It has survived for many years through hundreds of pruning cuts and plant divisions, and the blade has remained sharp. It’s lightweight, small enough to get into tight spaces and comfortable to use. Replacement blades are available although it’s more cost-effective to buy a whole new saw instead. Continue Reading


‘Success With Hydrangeas, A Gardeners Guide’ by Lorraine Ballato – Book Review


This is an excellent book, both for the novice and the experienced gardener. It covers everything you need to know about successfully growing hydrangeas, including identification, care (fertilizing, watering, mulching and transplanting), handling insect and disease problems, and using hydrangeas in the garden. With beautiful photographs and well-organized, clear information it can be used a reference book when you have a specific problem or need specific information. Continue Reading


Swan RV & Marine+ Multi-Purpose Hose: Product Review


This is a terrific-drinking water safe hose (perfect for organic gardeners or taking a sip of water on a hot summer day). The Lay-Flat TechnologyTM makes it a breeze to uncoil and coil. With UV resistant material, strong coupling and hose ends built to industrial standards, and a burst rating of 400PSI, this is a very durable, long lasting hose. There’s no plastic taste when drinking directly from the hose and the Snap Back Into Continue Reading


Mini Root Assassin Shovel: Product Review


Like the full-sized version, the Mini Root Assassin Shovel will cut through almost anything you hit while digging. It’s lightweight yet strong, comfortable to use and gets into tight spaces where a regular shovel just can’t go. Children and smaller individuals will love the size – if you’re closer to 5’ than to 6’ tall this will quickly become your go-to shovel of choice. Continue Reading


Flexzilla Hose With SwivelGrip (HFZG550YWS): Product Review


The Flexzilla hose with SwivelGrip (model HFZG550YWS, not to be confused with HFZG550YW which doesn’t have the SwivelGrip ends) is top quality, high tech hose that’s truly kink free and built to last. The trademarked chartreuse color makes it super-visible, it’s lightweight but incredibly tough, flexible even at very low temperatures, and the high quality aluminum ends and coupler grips (SwivelGrip) make for easy fastening and unfastening of the hose from spigots and nozzles. In Continue Reading


Yard Force Electric Pressure Washer (YF1800LR): Product Review


This is one of the best non-commercial pressure washers I’ve tested to date. From its easy to understand and follow instructions to the ergonomic design, from the self-contained reels that hold the power cord and high pressure hose to the great cleaning performance, and from the power to weight ratio to the small details like the nozzle cleaning needle and the included turbo nozzle, every part of this power washer works flawlessly. As the company’s Continue Reading


Corona RatchetCUT Anvil Pruner (RP 4224): Product Review


This ratcheting anvil pruner has a lot going for it, with non-slip ComfortGEL® grips, a very sharp carbon steel blade and the cutting power of a ratchet mechanism. It makes incredibly precise pruning cuts in live wood with no damage to the remaining bark. The only quibble I have is the locking mechanism and its tendency to pinch when the pruner is held in the left hand. Outside of this, the pruner is well worth Continue Reading