Garden Tools & Techniques
Which garden tools are worth your hard-earned money? We put the tools to the test, and we have plenty of recommendations for equipment to buy, to gift, and to skip when you’re browsing the aisles at the garden store. You can count on these tools to get the job done.
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9 Things You Should Do To Your Garden Before Going On Vacation
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15 Plants You Shouldn't Bother Deadheading
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How To Start Plants From Seeds, According To An Expert
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The Sand And Oil Method Is An Old-School Trick That'll Keep Your Garden Tools Clean
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What Is A Rain Barrel And Can It Actually Save You Money?
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Grampa’s Weeding Tool Is A Nostalgic, Ouiser Boudreaux-Approved Must-Have
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The Ideal Time To Reseed Your Lawn, According To An Expert
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How (And When!) To Deadhead Hydrangeas, According To A Horticulturalist
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Using Ice Cubes To Water Your Houseplants? Think Again.
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How To Deadhead Mums For Beautiful Blooms Year After Year, According To An Expert
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How To Deadhead And Prune Roses For Healthier Blooms
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This Rechargeable Gadget Will Keep Mosquitoes Off Your Porch All Summer Long—and It's Under $40 on Amazon
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How To Use Boiled Egg Water In The Garden
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How To Turn a Cardboard Box Into a Garden Planter
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Joanna Gaines' Easy Technique to Pot a Plant Without Drainage Holes