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...

The key to caring for a hens and chicks plant is to make sure they are first planted in a place that is really warm and dry in the wintertime. Care for your hens and chicks plant with help from a...

Clivia is from South America and does really well in the summertime, but in the winter it needs to be in a greenhouse. Plant Clivia with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

Planting seeds with a child is fun and you can even paint the containers or grow something like a pumpkin for them to enjoy at Halloween. Plant seeds with a child by following the advice of a...

When caring for blueberry bushes, it's very important to always keep your blueberry plant trimmed. Keep your plant healthy with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on...

Wire baskets can either hang from the eaves or sit on a pedestal. Plant a hanging wire basket properly with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Unfortunately there are times when a plant outgrows or topples the plant stake upon which it grows for support. With more stems and foliage continuing to grow, removal of older, insufficient plant...

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.

Creative homemade outdoor plant holders are an excellent way to decorate your yard, make it uniquely yours and recycle a wide variety of objects in the process. Planters can can be made by...

Miracle-Gro plant fertilizer is made by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. It has four active chemical ingredients that provide nutrients for plants and flowers.

The common orange-brown surface of terra cotta plant containers can be dull. Add color to your potted plants by covering the terra cotta container with paint, three-dimensional artwork or a...

A potted plant always adds a warm and homey touch to any part of your home, inside or outside. The right planter can make a novel decorative feature for a balcony. Plant pots come in a wide range...

Old plant pots can be filled with bacteria, parasites and other harmful microbes that can destroy your growing plant. Even if you buy a new plant pot, if it has been stored in an infested area,...

Geraniums are the summer flower that remind you of hot, lazy days with endless sun and warmth. You can overwinter your geraniums in a sunny window all winter long. Keeping that beautiful pot...

Good-quality pruning shears aren't cheap, which is one reason to keep them clean and in good shape. An even more compelling reason is that your pruning shears could quickly spread plant disease...

Gardening in containers is quite popular in America. Whether you intend to have the plant remain in the pot for life or if the pot is merely a stopover from seed to sapling in the garden, it is...

A defoliant can be a handy tool that causes plants to lose their leaves. Defoliants today have a tainted image after the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam caused a great deal of harm to soldiers and...

Using organic fertilizer is a wonderful way for students to realize the important impact they can have on the environment. It's also a great way for them to understand the benefits of using...

So you've got some great tomato seedlings that are starting to grow taller? Pretty soon you are going to have to stake them to encourage strong, tall tomato plants.

Recycling used plant pots and flower trays that once contained plantings from the nursery brings your creativity into play. In some neighborhoods, recycling programs don't allow gardeners to mix...

My next-door neighbors -- retired Parisians -- are rich and love to travel; I am poor and -- lucky for them! (lucky for me) -- love to stay put, here in Provence, so guess who's in charge of their...

Most people these days are making the most of what they have. If you are trying to save some money and are interested in recycling for the good of our environment, why not use items you may have...

Need to find a use for those old plastic nursery plant pots you have kicking around? Hate to just add them to the local landfill ? Why not transform plain plastic garden pots to match your home...

Self watering plant containers are a brilliant gardening innovation. Not only do they save gardeners time and effort, but they save water as well. By reducing the amount of wasted water from...

Plant pots usually come in pale greens and earthen browns and can be aesthetically unappealing. Grime and mold can also take hold on a plastic plant pot and make it even less attractive. Luckily,...

If you garden, then you likely have acquired an assortment of plastic plant containers from your local nursery or garden center. And if you have, you likely have also questioned what to do with...

You will learn how to build a topsy-turvy tomato planter using items that you probably already have, such as plastic gallon jugs. Milk jugs will not be adequate, as they are not sturdy enough. A...

If you love to garden, you probably plant many different varieties of vegetable seeds, herbs, annuals and perennials. In order to keep track of what you plant, it's important to label your plants...

You can easily decorate plant pots with smoke to give them a designer appearance. For indoor, or outdoor, use; terracotta pots can be transformed from the mundane to dramatic in any landscape....

It doesn't matter if you're a professional landscape artist or a garden hobbyist; no one appreciates stubborn weeds and grass encroaching on his project. Stray weeds have always been the bane of...

The Hori-Hori is one of the best gardening hand tools you can have in your collection. Small, versatile, and inexpensive! Let me take you on a tour of the it's highlights.

Planting a flower garden can be a lot of work and requires careful planning.