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Fall Pruning Tips: What to Remove Now

Published on October 4, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding plant pruners in the fall garden.

What should you prune in fall and what should wait? With leaves gone, fall is the perfect time to examine your trees, shrubs, and vines and come up with a pruning plan. It's the time to remove dead, … [Read more...]

Get a Better Spring Garden With These Fall Tasks

Published on September 20, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden gloves, pruners, trowel, and bulbs for fall planting.

Why do some gardens look so much better in spring than others? Fall preparation! Have a look at what you can do now to give your spring garden a jump-start. Also see, the free, printable Fall … [Read more...]

How to Deadhead Flowers & Make Way for More Blooms

Published on July 27, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Using pruners to snip off an old flower head.

To "deadhead" means to remove old flower blooms. This helps tidy up plants we don't want to produce seeds and makes room for second blooms. Many of our favorite plants bloom repeatedly including … [Read more...]

How to Choose the Right Pruning Tool for Your Garden Jobs

Published on May 27, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of garden tools.

Pruning is essential for the health of a garden but do you know the best tools for pruning trees, plants, and shrubs? Or grasses, perennials, roots, and vines? Find out the right tools for the … [Read more...]

DIY Portable Garden Tool Storage Shed on Wheels (Free Building Plans)

Published on April 15, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Pile of lumber and completed DIY portable tool shed.

Want to keep your garden tools sorted and ready to go? This DIY tool shed on wheels takes a couple of hours to build and can be customized to suit your needs. It is intended for use in a sheltered … [Read more...]

20 Ideas to Turn Old Tools into Garden Art

Published on February 21, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art made from repurposed tools.

Wondering what to do with old tools? Creative gardeners use them for garden art and trellis. Display them on their own or turn them into tool art animals. Have a look at these ideas from home … [Read more...]

How to Safely Prune Hard-to-Reach Tree Branches

Published on May 3, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Using a long pruning saw to remove a branch.

If you have trees or shrubs that need trimming and the branches are just out-of-reach consider using an extendable pruning and saw tool. The long pole allows you to stand a safe distance away as you … [Read more...]

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