This is a lightweight, corrosion resistant trowel that has a secure, ergonomic grip, digs well through a variety of soil types, and is a good value for the money. This is a not a trowel that has to be cleaned, dried, and coddled, and at a price of around only $7 it would be an inexpensive model for beginners or young gardeners to use. Continue Reading
This gasoline-powered cultivator offers superior performance, and refined fit and finish. The powerful, lightweight unit is very easy to maneuver, uses a 4-cycle engine (so there’s no need to pre-mix gas and oil), and has handles for easy transportation. Starting it can be a little awkward so you may want to also buy the optional JumpStart engine starter. Continue Reading
The cultivator has a lot going for it, including a powerful (43cc, 2-cycle) engine that tears through soil with ease, adjustable handles, replacement blades and easy operation. However, assembly is a challenge and it vibrates a lot which makes it difficult to control and, in our tests, loosened knobs, popped off sparkplug connectors and bent the wheel connector. Continue Reading
This is one heck of a cultivator! Lightweight, strong as an ox, easy to use, relatively quiet and best of all, no gasoline. This is the first propane-powered tiller cultivator on the market and it’s a winner. If I had to choose just one from all the cultivators I’ve tested, this would be it. Continue Reading
The Classic Soil Knife from A.M. Leonard is a quality tool with some nice improvements over the traditional hori hori. The contoured handle is easy to grip and keeps your hand firmly in place while using the knife. Plus, the bright orange color makes it easily visible. However, I’d upgrade to the Deluxe Soil Knife to take advantage of the better serrated edge and depth markings (they come in handy for planting small bulbs and Continue Reading
The Greenworks G-Max 40v cultivator has surprising power, very good quality construction and gives excellent results. It might be overkill for a very small garden where a garden fork would do the work. And it might be underpowered for a really big garden. But if you’re looking for a replacement for a gas-powered cultivator, this is definitely one to consider. Continue Reading
Strong yet lightweight, tough and well balanced, the uniquely-shaped Rock’n Root Trowel is ideal for many gardening chores, especially in tight spaces. With a lifetime guarantee, this tool is a great value for the price of only $20.00. Continue Reading
The Joseph Bentley Stainless Steel Trowel is a well-made tool for scooping, mixing and light digging, although not recommended for repeated digging in hardened soil due to its lack of a beveled edge. Somewhat sturdy construction, using a 6 inch stainless steel blade and oak handle. The oak handle is a little rough and the leather strap gets in the way (although it’s handy for hanging up the trowel when you’re done). Not a tool Continue Reading
The PRO Edger by Radius Garden has earned a space in my garden shed as a "must have" tool. With an unlimited lifetime warranty and moderately priced around $40, this tool will be passed down to your family members even after a lifetime of use in your garden. Continue Reading
I have to be honest. When I first saw the Earth Talon shovel I thought the pointed end was nothing more than a gimmick. But after putting it to the test in the hard, rocky soil of the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, I’m a fan. Unique Design The Earth Talon shovel is specifically designed for […] Continue Reading
Combining some of the best characteristics of a spade with a garden axe or knife, the Spear Head Spade is better described as a precision digging tool. Continue Reading
Advertised as being “HERgonomic®,” the HERShovel was designed by women for women, already a step ahead of most such tools in my view. Because women’s bodies are significantly different from men’s, a tool that’s ergonomically designed for men is not necessarily right for women. HERS® is a hybrid tool that combines the features of both […] Continue Reading
Do you want to grow vegetables but have only limited garden space? If so, intensive cropping or square foot gardening may be a good solution. By planting vegetables more closely (and following some specific gardening techniques), you can grow the same amount in 20% of the space you’d need using conventional methods. But proper plant […] Continue Reading
Joseph Bentley is a British company that makes a range of traditional garden tools using primarily hardwoods and stainless steel. Their tools have been available in the UK for over 100 years, but are only now coming to America. We previously reviewed the ProPlugger bulb planter, which we found we useful when planting small to […] Continue Reading
The ProPlugger XL 5-in-1 long-handled bulb planter was originally designed to remove plugs of sod (from creeping grasses) that could be used to replant bare patches or plug a new lawn. However, it also works very well as a long-handled bulb planter – as well as a weed remover, annual planter, and soil sampler. You’ll […] Continue Reading
