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...]
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Get a Better Spring Garden With These Fall Tasks
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
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
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)
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
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
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...]