The humble bucket is many a gardener’s best friend, because it’s easy to pop a few hand tools into it, bring it into the garden to catch weeds and dead flowerheads, and even water in new plants. Yet for all their versatility, regular buckets have … [Continue reading]
The Ken-Ho Weeder: An Ideal Tool for Spring and Summer Weeds
March 16, 2013 by
It seems like every garden tool company has a few weeding tools in their line, regardless of whether they have any new ideas about how to make one. Like Madonna and her now-legendary loathing of Hydrangeas, those bland trowels and dandelion forks … [Continue reading]
The Fiskars 62-inch Pruning Stik: A Perfectly Designed Pole Pruner
March 7, 2013 by
In winter, many fruit trees need pruning to encourage better production. But the awkward feel and heavy weight of so many pole pruners can leave us dreading this yearly task. That’s why I love the Fiskars 62 inch Pruning Stik. This pole pruner … [Continue reading]