Reviews of gardening products of all kinds. If it’s used in the garden, we review it!
The Amazing Rake is an excellent tool for far more than just fall yard clean-up - it’s no wonder that it won a 2016 National Hardware Show Award. Lightweight but solid, it allows you to easily rake, scoop and pick up just about any kind of garden debris. Available in three bright colors, it’s made in America and has a full, one-year warranty. Continue Reading
The HopperTopper Lawn & Leaf Funnel is a funnel-like cardboard or plastic device that fits into the top of a paper yard waste bag. It’s supposed to make getting leaves and debris into the bag an easy and frustration-free experience. However, it has several flaws that make it difficult to use. Overall, it’s just not worth the effort. Continue Reading
This isn’t one of those “does everything” spray nozzles. But if you need a nozzle to water delicate plants or to provide a lot of water quickly without drowning or flattening everything in the garden, this is an excellent choice. With an ergonomic design, top-notch quality and six fun colors to choose from, you can’t go wrong with the Dramm One Touch Fan Nozzle. Continue Reading
These elbow-length gardening gloves are designed specifically to fit the unique anatomy of a woman’s hand. They’re all-leather, washable (without getting stiff), comfortable and extremely well made. The snug fit gives the dexterity needed for pruning, deadheading and other garden tasks. Note that they fit a little on the small size so bump up a size if you’re on the verge between sizes. Made in the USA. Continue Reading
The Snake Wand™ is a 36-inch watering wand with a flexible head and 9 spray patterns. It definitely makes watering jobs easier in hard to reach places. However, we had a quality issue with it (the pin holding the trigger in place fell out so the nozzle couldn’t be used – the company quickly replaced it under the 5-year warranty) and it’s difficult to control water flow (water comes out under high pressure). Continue Reading
Overall, this saw operates very much like its commercial grade, higher end, gasoline driven counterparts. The power to weight ratio is great, making the saw powerful but not too heavy (particularly if wearing the shoulder strap). It makes very clean cuts and the fit and finish suggest quality throughout. In my tests, the motor never lacked the power to cut through the thickest woods (up to the saw’s maximum cutting diameter), including incredibly Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-built hose nozzle for the garden that has only the two spray patterns you most often use – a gentle shower and a strong jet - then the Dramm One Touch Shower & Stream is an excellent choice. It comes in six fun colors, has an ergonomic and easy-to-use water control valve, and sprays extremely well. Continue Reading
If you’re looking for an excellent pair of general purpose gardening gloves, you can’t go wrong with the Foxgloves Original gardening glove. The gloves are made with a snug yet supple form-fitting material that’s tough enough for most gardening tasks (but if you’re looking for heavy-duty work gloves, these aren’t them). Machine washable, available in 8 fun colors and built for both men and women. Continue Reading
If you’re looking for the crème de la crème of loppers, look no further than the Florian Maxi Lopper. It is extremely well crafted, strong, agile, and it can cut, and cut, and cut – all without requiring you to use a lot of force. Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a hose nozzle with multiple spray patterns, this is a great choice. With high quality parts and a lifetime guarantee, it’s sure to last. And with your choice of six fun colors, it’s stylish and not easily lost in the garden. It can also be used for non-gardening chores, such as washing the car or cleaning lawn furniture. Continue Reading
This is a good blower and mulching vacuum – when you can get it started and if the engine stays running. There are some nice features, such as the curved blower tube and comfortable strap but, unfortunately, the cons outweigh the pros. Continue Reading
This hose nozzle is very similar to the original Ultimate Hose Nozzle, but with the addition of a soft plastic handle. The handle makes it easy to control, easy to pick up, comfortable, and relieves wrist fatigue. It still has the same 5 spray patterns as the original version (some useful in the garden and some not) and works equally well. Continue Reading
This is one of the best blowers we’ve tested to date. It has power, versatility, and quality. Be aware that if the cruise control lever is in the “on” position, the blower will automatically start when the battery is installed (that’s a potential safety issue). That aside, the Greenworks 40V Lithium-Ion Axial Blower (model 2400802) is definitely a recommended buy. Continue Reading
Simply put, if you have the cash, want to go cordless, and want a superior quality product, buy the Troy-Bilt TB4300 Blower. It met all my expectations and then some. It’s a solid performer that can be stacked up against any gas, cordless, or corded blower in its class. Continue Reading
Redback has produced a very good blower, with excellent quality and safety features, a helpful shoulder belt, 60+ minutes run time, and four blower speeds. It has an electronic control panel instead of a variable-speed trigger-style throttle, and will only run in turbo-speed mode for 30 seconds before dropping down to high speed – two features that some users may not like. Overall though, it’s a good choice for use in the typical suburban property. Continue Reading
