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

Perfect 10 women's gardening gloves with NailGuard Technology - review
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Perfect 10 Gloves with Nailguard Technology: Product Review

Chipped nail polish, cracked fingernail tips, and dirt under the nails are a thing of the past if you're wearing the Perfect 10 gardening gloves with Nailguard Technology - they were developed specifically to protect a woman's fingernails while gardening. Overall, I really do like these gloves. They're very comfortable, flexible and yes, they protect my fingernails. I wear them for many gardening tasks and consider them to be a very good all-around gardening glove. However, I found Continue Reading →

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Heroclip® (a Combination Carabiner and Swivel Hook): Product Review

What can I say, I love the Heroclip® and I absolutely recommend it. The Heroclip® is a combination of a carabiner and a 3600 swivel hook, letting you use it as both a clip and a hook. It’s a rugged and rustproof tool made from high quality materials, with excellent fit and finish. Plus, it’s available in 3 sizes and a multitude of colors. Although it’s not something you’d normally think of as Continue Reading →

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Best Electric & Cordless Pressure Washers: Guide & Recommendations

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 →

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WOLF-Garten® Interlocken DAS Crumbler and Soil Cultivator: Product Review

The WOLF-Garten® Crumbler and Soil Cultivator is a lightweight yet sturdy tool that does a good job of loosening topsoil and hoeing small weeds. It consists of a 4-tined rotary cultivator with a stirrup hoe attachment that makes it even more effective and is a welcome addition to what would’ve otherwise been “just another cultivator.” Note that the cultivator/hoe is sold separately from the handle (pole) as part of WOLF-Garten’s Interlocken® system of interchangeable tools Continue Reading →

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Weeding Tools

FreedomWeeder: Product Review

The FreedomWeeder is a 44-inch tube that you fill with liquid herbicide (of your choice). It has a spot applicator tip on the bottom to target individual weeds, an attached hand pump sprayer for broader application, and a “drizzle” cap to pour contents. The tube is long enough that you don’t have to bend over to apply the weed killer (your back will thank you!). And I love the option to use the sprayer when Continue Reading →

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Craftsman 60V Max Hedge Trimmer: Product Review

This cordless hedge trimmer is good for light- to middle-duty residential use due to its long battery life (60 to 80 minutes on a single charge), light weight (under 10 lbs.), good maneuverability, and reasonable price. It makes clean cuts on thinner stems, perfect for users with small gardens and hedges who need to keep a manicured look. But if you’re looking for a hedge trimmer that can muscle through thicker vegetation, you might want Continue Reading →

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Sun Joe® Cordless Go-Anywhere Portable Pressure Washer (SPX6001C): Product Review

What a great concept - a completely self-contained, cordless pressure washer that doesn’t need a nearby spigot, hose or electrical outlet (meaning there’s no hose or electrical cord to get tangled up in). Water is supplied from an attached 5.3-gallon bucket and power from a 40V li-ion battery. What’s not to like about that? For a 40V power washer, the run time is excellent, averaging over 21 minutes on high power. That gives you enough time Continue Reading →

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WORX 20V Cordless Chainsaw: Product Review

There are a lot of things to like about the WORX 20V cordless chainsaw. It has plenty of power, even with only a single 20 volt lithium-ion battery. It makes fast clean cuts, has a nice ergonomic design, is comfortable and easy to handle, and has excellent fit and finish. Given its light weight (roughly 6.8 lbs) and petite stature, virtually anyone would be able to use this chainsaw. Because it’s a small chainsaw, with only Continue Reading →

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Craftsman 60V Max Handheld Blower: Product Review

This is the lightest cordless blower I’ve tested to date, as well as one of the most powerful. At just over 5 lbs (10 lbs with the battery installed), a 90-minute run time (on the low setting), and 600 CFM blowing at 110 mph, this is one heck of a blower. It doesn’t have a shoulder strap but it simply doesn’t need one; it’s light-weight and well-balanced enough to be easily held with just one Continue Reading →

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Jade Cooling Towel: Product Review

If you want a scarf or towel to cool you down on hot and sunny days, the natural approach of the Jade Cooling Towel works quite well. Simply wet the towel, wring it out, and place it around your neck where it’ll keep you cool for about an hour. The jade-infused material is soft and comfortable, and there are no chemical smells, irritating seams, or bumps. However, I think it is better suited for people Continue Reading →

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Growing Perennial Foods: A Field Guide to Raising Resilient Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables, by Acadia Tucker – Book Review

You may think of perennials as ornamental, but this book guides you through the process of planting and harvesting perennial foods. Great for new and experienced gardeners alike, "Growing Perennial Foods" is worth the purchase for the recipes alone. The book starts with a short primer on general gardening topics, including composting, mulching, planting, pruning, and fertilizing, as well as watering, supporting plants, and pest management. That's followed by individual plant profiles for a wide Continue Reading →

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Sun Joe® SPX1501 Pressure Washer: Product Review

I like this little beast of a pressure washer. To me, it's like a wolf in sheep's clothing - despite its petite size and toy-like appearance, it's a powerful cleaner. I'd put it in the "beginner" pressure washer class because of its useful pressure rating of only 1400 PSI. But if you're looking for a basic unit without a lot of bells and whistles, a unique adjustable spray nozzle (no more losing individual nozzles!), easy-to-attach Continue Reading →

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