Have you ever dreamed of being a green thumb but found yourself without enough space for a garden on your property? Or maybe you’re tired of dealing with heavy and bulky traditional planters that take up too much space in your garden or on your balcony. Many gardeners face this challenge when it comes to […] Continue Reading
Carrying a separate tool for every gardening task is annoying and heavy! That’s why it’s so important to find multi-purpose options. The best Hori Hori knives are the ultimate gardening multi-tasker. These fantastic tools can handle numerous jobs like digging bulbs, transplanting seedlings, pruning small trees, and pulling stubborn weeds. Dating back to the late […] Continue Reading
Are you struggling to keep your homegrown vegetables healthy and strong? Potting soil is one of the most important elements when it comes to vegetable gardening. It helps create a nutrient-rich environment for your plants and can make or break their overall development. When choosing potting soil, there are specific qualities that you should look […] Continue Reading
Gardening is a beloved pastime for many people, but kneeling for long periods can cause patellar tendon stress and pain, often diagnosed as patellar tendonitis. You can ease pressure and constant shifting with some of the best gardening knee pads or a garden kneeler. Kneeling on one knee fitted with a gardening knee pad and […] Continue Reading
Have you ever planted your garden in the spring only to find some plants germinated while the rest were wasted seeds? If you want to assist your seeds in germination, consider purchasing a seed starter kit. A seed starter kit allows you to begin growing in the winter months before you plant anything in the […] Continue Reading
Creating a great garden means understanding the growing conditions in your space. While you may know the importance of sunlight and water, pH is often overlooked as a big factor in soil health. The pH of the soil can indicate nutrient content, which can determine what will grow in your garden. Now that you know finding […] Continue Reading
Water is essential when it comes to your plant’s health. However, knowing the right amount of water your plants need can be difficult, leading to issues like drying and wilting, especially during the hot months. Fortunately, you can avoid undergoing all this trouble by buying a quality water hose or investing in the best soaker […] Continue Reading
When it comes to caring for your indoor plants, you probably know to give them the appropriate amounts of water and sunlight, but do you remember to feed them? Similar to humans, plants need food to flourish and bloom, especially indoor plants. And no, we’re not talking about human food. We’re talking about fertilizer. Fertilizer […] Continue Reading
Weeding is inarguably one of the more agonizing garden chores. And anyone who has lost their Saturday trying to weed a lawn can vouch for this particular job lasting hours. Worse, whenever you think you’ve vanquished the last weed, you find more. Short of paving over your lawn, it’s a difficult problem to solve. Many […] Continue Reading
There are so many different pressure washer models available, including electric, gas and even cordless, that it's difficult to know which will best meet your needs. Here's what you need to know about brands, nozzles, PSI, flow rate, styles, and the capabilities of different types of pressure washers. Plus, we share our recommendations for the best pressure washers in different categories. Continue Reading
With so many different types and brands of sharpening tools available today, how do you know which is the best option for sharpening your gardening and landscape tools? Here's the straight scoop on everything you need to know to choose the best tools - including metal files, whetstones, carbide sharpeners, paddle files, tapered rods, ceramic stones, electric sharpeners and more. Continue Reading
When faced with pruning tasks where a hand pruner is too small, a lopper is either too big or not big enough and a chainsaw is overkill (and maybe too dangerous), where do you turn? One answer is a pruning saw. In this article, we describe the key features to look for when buying a pruning saw and share the saws we most highly recommend. Continue Reading
Whether you're looking for a gift for the gardener in your life or you're wondering what gardening tools to invest in next (or to add to your wishlist!), we've compiled some of our favorites. We've personally used (and continue to use) every one of these items so we can honestly recommend them as great gift ideas. Continue Reading
Our newest guide with details on how to choose the best lawn & garden sprinklers for your yard. We cover the various options, quality indicators, and things to consider. It includes a full description of oscillating, impact, rotary, stationary, traveling and sprinkler hoses, with pros and cons, as well as our recommendations for the best sprinklers. Continue Reading
Each year brings a ton of new features to the gardening tools and outdoor power equipment market. This year we’re seeing a continuation of many recent trends as the number of both younger (Millennial) and older gardeners increases, such as a focus on convenience, longer life, improved technology, ergonomic design and smaller size. In this article, we share some of the features to look for in 2018 and highlight newly-introduced garden/outdoor products that are worth considering. Continue Reading
