Garden Tools & Supplies

How to Use Electric Fences

By Gardengates

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Sometimes the only way to keep wild animals out of an area or domestic ones in an area is to use an electrified fence... more »

How to Use Floating Row Covers

By SeventhSibling

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If you have ever had an issue in your garden with bugs or varmints eating your developing produce, a floating row cover may be the solution. A floating row cover, as shown in the picture to the left, is a lightweight material placed directly ... more »

How to Use Long Handled Grass Shears

By GreenGardenChic

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Maintaining that crisp edge on a lawn is easy if you have the right tool. Here is an overview on how to make your neighbors green with envy and hardly break a sweat when doing so... more »

How to Use Peat Pots

By Kat Yares

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Ask any garden enthusiast and they will tell you that peat pots are perfect for starting seed for your garden. The seed starts can be vegetables or flowers but plants like to begin their life cycle in a pot of their own. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Use Rock as a Ground Cover to Control Your Weeds

By polihali

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For those of us who like to garden, it is always fun to till the soil, put plants in the ground, and watch them grow. And then summer comes and the weeds set in. Not only are weeds unsightly, if left unattended, they can rapidly overtake the ... more »

How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

By Janet Ford

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Don't forget to winterize your lawn mower before Jack Frost comes calling on you this year. Protect your expensive investment with these very easy steps... more »

How to Write A Garden Grant

By Serafina

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Children love to garden and it can be a rewarding experience for them along with the adults involved. There are garden grants available for schools, neighborhood groups, community centers, camps, clubs treatment facilities and intergenerational ... more »

How to Buy Basic Garden Tools

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There's a tool for every garden purpose--a dandelion popper, a bulb dibber, a watering can for seedlings. Stock your shed with well built, high-quality essentials--the classic tools you'll use year after year... more »

How to Choose Containers for Outdoor Trees

By SeventhSibling

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The potted tree you choose for outdoor décor will need a large container with drainage, that’s a given. But there are other considerations in selecting a container for a tree... more »

How to Clean Grass Shears With Kitchen Products

By SeventhSibling

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Sometimes, we forget to clean garden tools after use, or are simply not mindful of the need to clean the tools to keep them functioning properly. Aside from the fact that rust is unsightly and in the long term, can seriously damage a garden ... more »

How to Find Free Garden Mulch

By Kat Yares

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Go to any garden center and you will find that purchasing garden mulch can be an expensive proposition. Unless you are looking for a specialty product, there are a number of ways that you can find mulch for your garden at little or no cost. Read ... more »

How to Find Inexpensive Pots for Plants

By derbyka

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It always happens. You've found a beautiful new plant and go to buy a pot that will show it off only to get hit with sticker shock! Leave the high prices behind and take a look at these cheaper alternatives... more »

How to Keep Your Hands Clean When Gardening

By jesseng

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Love to Garden but Hate the Dirty Residue? Try these tips... more »

How to Maintain a Burlap Ball Christmas Tree

By SeventhSibling

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You can draw a certain amount of pleasure from purchasing a live Christmas tree that can eventually be planted in the ground. I can attest to that pleasure, having kept a live ball and burlap Christmas tree in a planter through two Christmas ... more »

How to Maintain Garden Tools

By Murray Anderson

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There’s no real secret to keeping garden tools working for you. All you need to do is buy good quality tools to start with, then take proper care of them. The main enemies of garden tools are moisture (causes rust) and lack of maintenance (means ... more »

How to Make a Planter Caddy

By Ruby Bayan

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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 planter caddy is basically a set of caster wheels ... more »

How to Make a Soda Bottle Cloche

By Willi Galloway

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An easy way to protect tender seedlings in early spring is to cover them with a cloche—a glass or plastic structure that protects plants from fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather. You can purchase cloches at nurseries, but a less ... more »

How to Move a Garden Shed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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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 friends or by using a vehicle to pull it to the new ... more »

How to Plan, Plant, and Care For Your Garden

By Tonig

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Gardening is a hobby that will bring many hours of work, but also produces great satisfaction as your garden grows and shows off throughout the summer. If you have not gardened before there are guidelines that you can follow to make your efforts ... more »

How to Prevent rust on garage tools

By pigs4fun

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Why work with rusty tools if you can prevent it. Try this method to prevent rust on your tools and keep them working as if they were brand new... more »

How to Reuse an Old Garden Hose

By pianistic

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Don't just throw an old garden hose away. Here are some ideas on other ways you can use it... more »

How to Select a Watering Can

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A watering can is one of those basic garden tools that every gardener needs. Some gardeners even have several, each with a different purpose. Here is what to look for when purchasing a watering can... more »

How to Select the Perfect Rake

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Rakes are one of the staples of the toolshed, but the well-equipped gardener will have several to choose from. How do you know which rake you need? Here are some guidelines for choosing the right rake for the job... more »

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By grouch

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It hit 60 today in the Midwest for the first time in a long time. I guess more then anything that means with all the rain we have been getting the grass will be long this year. Get ahead of the game by sharpening your lawn mower blades early ... more »

How to Start a Stubborn Lawn mower

By jimdris

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Few things are more frustrating than trying to start a stubborn lawn mower. After eighty-five pulls on the starting cable, a loud groan and maybe good kick, it's time to regroup and try a different strategy. This article provides some helpful ... more »

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