Garden Tools & Supplies

If you have ever seen the commercials for the Topsy Turvy plant hanger, then you know that the device enables you to grow your tomato plants upside down. Unlike ordinary gardening that requires...

String trimmers are a time saving invention that allows the user to cut weeds and trim grass in a much faster, more convenient, and back-saving way than doing it by hand. String trimmers are...

Grow tubes are used often by professional grape growers because they make vine training far simpler, keep weeds away from the plants and keep animals away from the plants while they're young. They...

A double check valve is a mechanism that prevents backflow in water pipes, thus keeping the water free of dirt, debris and other contaminants. Double check valves are often found in fire sprinkler...

Hypertufa is created by mixing vermiculite and cement with peat moss. The resulting material is similar to stone but also porous, making it well suited for use in making planters and growing...

There is no need to use fresh tap water and run up your utility bill to water your garden plants. Greywater is an acceptable and low-cost or free alternative. Rainfall is an example of...

Every vegetable or flower garden needs compost added to it in order for plants to grow successfully. Kitchen scraps and garden snippings can easily be converted to compost for next year's garden...

Building an easy wooden planter box is a perfect way to spice up your home or even your office. Even if you have never built anything in your entire life, there is no need to spend money buying...

From ancient times to modern gardens terracotta (literally earth baked) pots have been a favorite decorative planter among gardeners. Heavier than plastic pots, terracotta is less likely to be...

The carburetor controls the fuel to air mixture which keeps the motor running smoothly. Many garden tools are equipped with small engines that require carburetors, and most are Poulan products. If...

Small engine carburetors control the air and fuel mixture for appliances such as the Poulan chain saw. If the carburetor is not adjusted properly, the chain saw will not perform correctly and may...

Weed trimmers are useful instruments for any yard no matter how big or how small. Each spring as you dust off that old trimmer and begin to get it ready to start up, one of the things you want to...

White planter boxes accentuate brightly colored plants and flowers. These boxes come in many styles, shapes, sizes and materials. They can be made of different kinds of materials including...

Plastic flower pots are an affordable and light weight alternative to ceramic pots. Like most garden supplies, plastic flower pots can easily become dirty and discolored by calcium deposits....

The first breath of spring sends gardeners scrambling to find new and decorative ways of identifying their plants. One of the easiest and most visual ways of identifying the contents of a clay pot...

Metal plant markers can be an attractive way to identify plants in your garden. Additionally, metal plant markers are durable and long lasting. Brass and copper labels will gain a brownish patina...

Sturdy concrete containers won't topple in strong winds. Neither will they crack in extremely cold water. The soil in a cement container will remain moist and the roots will stay relatively cool.

Yard tools are an important and often expensive collection of necessary items for maintaining your lawn and landscaping. During normal usage, yard tools are exposed to dirt, grass, roots, sap and...

Using purple PVC (polyvinyl chloride) primer and cement is very easy to do. PVC surfaces must be clean in order for the primer to effectively prepare the PVC pipe and fittings for cement. Purple...

Watering flowers and vegetable plants efficiently conserves precious resources. Converting spray heads to a drip system directs water to plant roots at the ground level while reducing spray that...

Self watering pots use a system called sub-irrigation. Sub-irrigation relies on your plant and the soil's natural ability to wick water upward as needed. There are benefits to this system. First,...

A task that seems so simple but usually ends in a tangled mess, literally, is installing new string in a gas trimmer. It always happens half-way through the job: the weeds are still standing...

A lawn mower is like a paint roller, covering wide swaths using indiscriminate strokes. A gas trimmer is the fine brush that fills in the trim and adds the finishing touches. Gas trimmers are an...

A back porch compost tumbler provides convenience and ease of use. This low-cost, simple design requires no special tools or equipment. You can put together a small, rotating composer in an...

Part of properly caring for your yard tools is sharpening them from time to time. Tools like saws, shears and hatchets all require regular sharpening if they are to give you their best service. A...

Troy-Bilt rototillers are gas-powered, lightweight gardening tools that allow soil to be tilled and weeds to be removed quickly and easily. With proper care and maintenance, your Troy-Bilt...

Homelite gas-powered string trimmers can help make the tedious task of manicuring a yard a lot easier. With proper care and maintenance, your Homelite string trimmer will provide good service and...

The line in a string trimmer is wound on a spool that is inserted into the cutting head. As the line cuts, it will wear out and break off. New line is fed from the spool, usually by tapping the...

No matter how thick your line is or how new your line trimmer is, sooner or later you will run out of line and have to replace it. The newer line trimmers have cartridges that just pop out for...

For good grafting results, a sharp knife is an essential tool. Grafting knives differ from other knives. They have thin, sharp razor-like blades that are beveled on only one side. This allows the...

If you are looking for an interesting and unusual garden feature, consider planting a container garden in a bathtub. Bathtubs work well as a garden planter because they are big, sturdy and look...

Maintaining sharp cutting edges on your Stihl chain saw will make your work easier and faster. Dull saws also have more of a tendency to catch and kick back, so keeping your saw sharp is also a...

Stihl makes great landscaping tools and its hedge trimmers are no exception. Before attempting to start the hedge trimmer, be sure the fuel tank is filled with fresh, stabilized gasoline. Also be...

A reel lawn mower is a fun alternative to gas or electric powered lawn mowers. Reel mowers cut grass more cleanly than rotary mowers. Over time, however, reel mowers can become dull and need to...

There is nothing more aggravating than a stubborn piece of lawn equipment that will not start! Weeds are just laughing at you while you pull that string over and over. Not anymore! Read this ehow...

Toro drip line is a specialized irrigation tubing, similar in appearance to garden hose, consisting of an inner metallic water channel and an outer porous membrane that allows water to seep out...

Every plant grower is looking for ways to make plants stronger, to help them grow better. Liquid root stimulator is a product that has seen some popularity recently; the idea behind these products...

Terracotta pots have a classic look in the garden. The porous nature of the clay absorbs water and minerals. Mineral buildup around the pot causes white spots. In addition, bacteria and fungi can...

Keeping your gardening tools clean and well-maintained will not only prolong the life of the tools but will prevent the spread of diseases or bacteria from plant to plant. Rubbing alcohol will not...

Many Ryobi string trimmers have what the manufacturer calls "Reel Easy String Heads." Reel is obviously a play on the words "reel" and "real": the reeling of the string, and real easy. You can be...

Carburetors are essential to proper fuel to air mixture on many of the small engines found on Stihl lawn and garden equipment. They deliver the gasoline and mix the fuel with the air to ensure...

A trellis provides adequate support to any heavy or climbing plant and encourages it to grow upwards, thus receiving full exposure from the sun. Trellises range in size from small ones placed in a...

Tuning up a lawnmower at the end of each mowing season will ensure an easy start the following season. Tuned gasoline lawnmowers are environmentally friendly. When a lawnmower is tuned up, the...

Mylar is a patented trademark name for plastic sheet film made from polyethylene terephthalate, or PET. It comes in varying coatings and thicknesses. Mylar's mirror-like reflective quality helps...

Replacing the air filter on your Poulan chainsaw isn't often necessary, but Poulan recommends it should be checked after every five hours of use. A few simple steps will allow you to check the air...

Worms thrive at a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. The lower the pH, the more acidic the soil; the higher the pH, the more alkaline the bedding in your worm bin. Bedding is made up on shredded...

Many people don't keep up routine maintenance of their pruning shears, even though it is very important. Keeping your pruning shears cleaned and sharpened helps you when it comes to cutting and...

Consumer use of barrels to capture and store rainwater is a growing trend. Making your own rain barrel lets you help the environment and save money. Many people who use rain barrels say they...

Hummingbird feeders are a common way to entice wildlife to your backyard. They're inconspicuous, inexpensive and highly effective if properly used. Hummingbird feeders are not without their...

Compost is so valuable to some gardeners that they call it black gold. But to turn kitchen scraps into compost, many gardeners will construct huge piles and fill them with rotting leaves, coffee...