Garden Tools & Supplies

Chainsaws are work horses. They devour cord after cord of lumber and keep on working. After so much cutting, the chain will become dull and useless. Chainsaw chains can be re-sharpened, but after...

Gardening tools often get neglected and rarely see proper maintenance. With the rising cost of all goods you can save yourself some money by maintaining your tools. Proper maintenance will not...

Walk into any garden center and you will find a variety of garden planters. Some of these planters truly are works of art. However, you do not have to spend a fortune to have a lovely planter of...

Making a flower box is a relatively simple task. Placing flower boxes around a garden or at the edges of your house can be a beautiful addition to a garden. Whether hung from a window or used as a...

You may see various old tools across the countryside that are on display in homes or outdoors as antiques and heirlooms. These old tools may still be useful for the purpose intended as long as...

Make a scrap wood planter in a few hours at a cost of only pennies. This is a great way to recycle old scrap wood leftover from other home projects. The following directions can be easily adapted...

Comparing rubber mulch to wood mulch will help you decide which is right for you, or for a particular area of your yard. While wood mulch is more traditional, some of its properties mean that it...

Many people heat their homes with wood. Therefore it's a good idea to store wood for the winter, just as the pioneers used to. The problem is where do you get the wood, or wood logs? Some people...

Building a trellis for the exotic canna flower is an ideal way to hold up its thick stalks and broad, dark-green leaves. When planted directly under a trellis, canna flowers will climb up low on...

In these times of economic strain saving money is on everybody's mind. through these instructions and practice you should be able to sharpen a chainsaw. I have done this countless of times over my...

A hot box is a type of greenhouse used to start seedlings. The box is easy to make and works just as a greenhouse does, but it is compact enough to sit next to your garage or house with taking up...

All log splitters, regardless of whether they are human powered or driven by a high-pressure hydraulic fluid, must utilize the same main component, a wedge. The V-shaped solid piece of steel is...

For scooping up feed, seed, fertilizer, potting soil, compost or a jillion other substances, you simply need a scoop. I made this one from galvanized sheet metal that I picked up at a local...

Using a grow box to start seeds indoor anytime during late fall or early winter season. The main requirement is the proper lighting from the light fixtures and a little construction for a base....

changing a lawn mower blade is a fairly easy task. if you have the right tools. luckily there are only a few things you will need. just follow my instructions and you will have a new blade in no time.

Raised garden beds are particularly effective in areas with poor soil conditions and drainage issues. They allow gardeners to plant early and avoid freezes. Many raised beds can help to eliminate...

Wooden shipping crates are difficult to find but beautify the garden shed with a rustic feeling of natural wood. These boxes are used to place planters into so they blend with the surrounding...

Trellises are structures that are placed in a outdoor garden that are home to roses and other vine climbing plants. Trellises can also be found indoors to help guide houseplants in the right...

Whether your goal is to clear away debris from trees or to make compost, a wood chipper can be an efficient way of mechanically cleaning up small limbs. Wood chippers come in many sizes, from...

Operating a chainsaw is a necessary wintertime task in many rural locations around the world; however, would you know how to put a chain back on a chainsaw bar if it came off while you were...

Watch this free video clip on the wedge used to split logs.

Learn how to take care with the logs you are splitting and what to watch for in this free video clip.

Learn tips on cleaning the splitter after using it in this free video clip.

Watch this video on splitting the other half of this log as much as possible so that the wood will burn better.

Learn how to set the log on a wood splitter and use it in this free video clip.

Watch this video on splitting logs further so they burn better in this free video clip.

Watch this video on splitting logs further so that they will burn better in this free video clip.

Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free video clip.

Learn how to turn on a wood splitter in this free video clip.

Learn safety tips when using wood splitters in this free video clip

Wood chips help to hold moisture around your plants. Learn about gardening with wood chips from an award-winning horticulturist in this free home landscaping video.

Learn tips on preparing to use a wood splitter in this free video clip.

Learn about the different mechanisms of a wood splitter and how it works in this free video clip.

Get an introduction to wood splitters in this free video clip.

The axe is an important tool used to fell trees and to chop wood for fires. Axes are also used recreationally in lumberjack competitions. Regardless of purpose, learn to use an axe correctly to...

Using crumb rubber mulch to protect a garden from weeds may sound a little strange, but it's actually quite practical. Rubber mulch is more expensive than wood varieties, but it lasts years...

Planter caddies help you move your large and heavy container plants from one area to another without having to do heavy lifting. Also known as "planter trolley," "plant dolly," or "pot mover," a...

A garden shed may require being moved if the location it is sitting has a drainage problem or if you want it in a different spot. If the shed is small enough, you can move it with the help of...

A wood planter can add beauty to your home and is the most preferred material for planters. The type of wood you buy for a planter will depend on what you are planting; some woods are not...

A wood chipper is a handy machine that has several uses. A wood chipper can be used around a home's yard after cutting down trees or cleaning out brush. Read on to learn how to buy a wood chipper.

A wood chipper will grind tree and shrub trimmings into mulch, handy when you have a lot of work to do.

Whether you use a corded jigsaw or a cordless jigsaw, these tools are perfect for making intricate or curving cuts in almost any material.