Click here to view a weed wacker As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A weed wacker, also known as a weed eater or string trimmer, is a tool most people know by sight but may not know its uses. A string trimmer is a must-have tool to help you keep your yard … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #3 | WEED WACKER
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A mulch rake is another must-have garden tool if you spread seasonal mulch. This rake does a great job leveling and spreading mulch evenly throughout garden beds. It’s a heavy-duty yet lightweight rake strong enough to level and move other materials like gravel, dirt, and sand. What makes … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #2 | MULCH RAKE
Watch this video to find out the secret to spot treating weeds in your grass! 😀 After watching the video, what more can we say. 😄 The weeding hand tool is one of the best inventions that makes spot weed removal a breeze. This tool is ideal for dandelions and other invasive weeds. It works … More SERIES: MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS #1 | WEEDING HAND TOOL
Our series on essential items every gardener needs showcased what items a new gardener needs to get started. That list did include a few basic garden tools. But, our new series, Must-Have Garden Tools, upgrades some of those items and provides a few new ones. Eventually, you’ll need most of the tools in this series if you … More MUST-HAVE GARDEN TOOLS
Daffodils Since we started flower facts last season with one of the most popular winter flowers, we thought we would do the same for spring. That’s right, we’re talking about Daffodils this month! Daffodils are a garden staple and an easy-care plant for novice gardeners. Part of the amaryllis family, and even though native to … More DAFFODILS
Potting and Garden Soils WHY: Garden and potting soils add extra nutrients to plants to create an optimal environment for growth. When planting in the ground, garden soils help enrich the different types of ground matter found in various regions. Garden soils are usually denser and help create a foundation to build strong roots. Potting … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT # 10 | SOILS
Hand Scooper WHY: A garden hand scoop is a shovel used for moving loose materials, such as soil, fertilizers, or seeds. This hand tool has up-curved, rounded edges, forming a wide cup-like shaped body. It is deep enough to scoop and move a large amount of material with little to nothing dropping out. TYPES: Similar … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #9 | HAND SCOOPER
Hand Trowel WHY: A gardening hand trowel is a small hand tool used to dig, plant, or move a small amount of matter. A hand trowel is particularly helpful when full-size shovels are too big. They are used to plant small flowers or plants and for digging small holes. TYPES: Garden hand trowels are either … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #8 | HAND TROWEL
Hose W/ Multi-Pattern Spray Nozzle WHY: Your garden won’t survive without water, so having a water hose with a multi-pattern spray nozzle is helpful. The garden hose brings water to your work area, while the multi-pattern spray attachment gives you control of the water flow. A multi-pattern sprayer is beneficial because the water flow may … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #7 | GARDEN HOSE